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3D SYSTEMS, INC

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PN:80-D27 Rev.B

MACHINE PREPARATION

Loading the feeding piston

Operations described below complement and follow on from the Preparation Assistant "Step 3 : Loading powder" on page

41 .

WARNING: REACTIVE POWDERS

THE MANUFACTURING CHAMBER MUST BE INERT BEFORE POWDER MANIPULATION (O

2

LEVEL 1%

MAXIMUM) .

Before the first use of metal powder, ensure absence of humidity in the powder, which would affect its flow. That is why

sifting and oven drying are strongly recommended .
Implement the following operations :

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Sieve the fresh powder once,

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Place the fresh powder into a large tray in order to obtain a thin layer (maximum 4cm),

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Place the tray in the oven at 70°C for 24 hours, in order to dry the powder out completely . As a good practice, shake

the powder delicately from time to time in order to speed up the process of moisture loss,

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Sieve the powder again .

WARNING: REACTIVE POWDERS

DO NOT HEAT THE POWDER IN CASE THE OVEN IS NOT INERT . FLAMMABLE POWDERS ARE PROVIDED IN

SEALED INERT PACKAGING FREE OF HUMIDITY .

1 . Press the unlock door button . The door is still locked during the next 10 seconds .

After the 10 seconds, open the airlock door (1) .

2 . Pull the carriage and put the powder cans on a whole plate (2) (see "Plate

preparation and loading" on page 58 for details on how to prepare

the whole plate) . Make sure to put the cans fully inside the whole plate

surface .

3 . Push the carriage inside the airlock (3) and close the airlock door .

4 . Start the

Loading powder cans

cycle on the control panel (see "Step 3 : Loading

powder" on page 41) . The cans will be placed automatically on the sintering piston .

5 .  Position the feeding piston .
6 .  Press the unlock door button .
7 .  Lower the lever, open the sliding door and then the gloves door (4) .
8 .  Pour (5) and smooth (6) the powder in the feeding piston .
9 .  Put the empty cans on the plate .
10 .  Close the gloves door .
11 .  Lock the door .
12 .  Move down the tamping piston .
13 .  Raise the feeding piston to tamp the powder .
14 .  Move up the tamping piston .
15 .  Start the

Unloading powder cans

cycle on the control panel (see "Step 3 : Loading

powder" on page 41) . The cans will be placed automatically on the airlock .

16 . To continue loading powder with other cans, then repeat from the step 1 .

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Summary of Contents for ProX DMP 300

Page 1: ...ProX DMP 300 3D Production Printer User Guide Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...in contact 5 Powder eye contact 5 DMP Equipment Safety Features 6 Safety Interlocks 6 DMP System Response if an Interlock Fails 9 Limited Access and Barrier Shielding 9 Other Active Safety Features 10 Machine Safety 10 Electrical Safety 10 Personal Protective Equipment 11 Hand Tools 11 Grounding 11 Vacuum Cleaners 12 Fire and Explosion Prevention 12 Room Ventilation 12 Material Safety 13 Material ...

Page 3: ...er Safety Label Located on back of the scan head 23 European Directives 24 European directive 89 686 CE in Europe 24 Operator safety 24 3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 24 The Prox DMP300 system 24 4 PROX DMP 300 AT A GLANCE 25 Prox DMP 300 system components 25 A Chamber door 26 B Manufacturing chamber 26 C Powder recycling 29 D Control panel and external control panel 31 E Stack light 32 F Laser assembly 3...

Page 4: ...maintenance schedule 76 Every month maintenance 76 Carriage lubricate procedure 77 Sieving system cleaning 79 Every 3 months maintenance 80 Procedure to check the glove for damage 80 Front and Back casings cleaning 81 Exhaust filter replacing 83 Chiller cleaning 84 Every 6 months maintenance 86 Clamping filter inspection replacement 86 Airlock filter replacement 87 Vibrating channel enclosure clea...

Page 5: ...uilt by removing material in different steps but by adding material Other advantages are the quick set up times and the ability to produce very complex assemblies as a single part The ProX DMP300 has a build platform of 250 x 250 x 300mm which can produce big and high quality parts in a variety of metals In order to operate the machine safely and efficiently please follow the following instruction...

Page 6: ...rmed on metal powders only Each metal powder should only be used after checking the information provided by the supplier the material safety data sheet MSDS and any applicable regulations Limitations relating to the manufacture of 3D objects by laser sintering Before manufacturing a 3D object please ensure that none of the following criteria are met A 3D object with at least one of the layers cove...

Page 7: ... any DMP equipment enclosure Do not try to open any panel or door while a machine is running Do not access any area of the machine near the print chamber during printing Take note of all warning labels on the machine Secure electrical cables and coolant hoses to prevent tripping Make a daily inspection of the machine before starting work Never wear a tie scarf or loose fitting clothing when operat...

Page 8: ...onal injury FIRE HAZARD Indicates potential fire can occur that could cause damage to equipment or personal injury EXPLOSION HAZARD Indicates potential explosion can occur due to combustible particles inside of unit that could cause damage to equipment or personal injury PINCH POINT HAZARD Keep hands clear STATIC HAZARD Indicates electro static discharge that can cause damage to the equipment or p...

Page 9: ...e are no user serviceable parts inside If electrocution occurs seek first aid and medical attention immediately Pushing the E stop button will de energize the equipment components and diffuse the hazardous situation Material Inhalation The material handling process may create a choking or air restriction hazard If someone has difficulty breathing or a loss of breath sensation transport the person ...

Page 10: ...E ALL THAT WILL PREVENT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS OPERATING CONDITIONS Safety Interlocks Safety interlock devices on the DMP equipment help prevent accidental laser exposure electrical shocks crush injuries burns and fires DMP equipment will not operate unless all safety interlocks are satisfied WARNING NEVER TRY TO DISABLE OR OVERRIDE ANY SAFETY INTERLOCK DEVICE ON ANY DMP EQUIPMENT OPERATING EQUIPME...

Page 11: ...7 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D27 Rev B B Safety interlock switch on the sliding door C Safety interlock switch on the access door to the scan head D Safety interlock switch on the airlock door ...

Page 12: ...8 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D27 Rev B E Safety interlock switch on the left door F Safety interlock switch on the right door G Safety interlock switch on the chamber door ...

Page 13: ...losed Limited Access and Barrier Shielding DMP equipment frame and enclosure designs limit access to the following Service areas such as cabinets and enclosures for electrical power and automation controls This prevents accidental exposure to electrical shock hazards Material areas such as material feed hoppers This prevents burn hazards by minimizing exposure to heated material slip hazards by pr...

Page 14: ...tted on the ProX DMP300 make it possible to avoid collisions between moving system components Protection of the Laser control of the diodes Temperature and control the integrity of the fiber Protection of the scan head control of the head temperature Lock out tag out on the main power switch when the main power switch is locked in the OFF position the machine cannot be switched on ELECTRICAL SAFET...

Page 15: ...ye s Safety shoes The use of antistatic safety shoes is mandatory in any area where heavy items are handled This includes powder vessels and build plateform In any area where powder is handled safety shoes with antistatic soles are recommended Hygiene It is advised to wash your hands even when wearing gloves after handling powder It is also recommended to shower and wash your hair after removing t...

Page 16: ...ose rooms must wear safety shoes with antistatic or conductive soles and antistatic or conductive outer garments If grounding through conductive flooring is impossible the use of antistatic bracelets combined with grounding to a work bench or the equipment itself is recommended Likewise the use of carts or other devices with non conducting wheels is prohibited ROOM VENTILATION A room ventilation s...

Page 17: ...PURCHASING OPTIONS Finding Material Safety Information Use the Material Safety Information table to locate references and contacts for information on important material safety topics Read the SDS of the material used for the specific precautions to be observed Material Safety Information TOPIC REFERENCE CONTACT Standard industrial ventilation practices US American Conference of Governmental Hygien...

Page 18: ...tion means that these powders form an immediate fire and explosion risk when exposed to moisture The end user is required to review the Safety Data Sheet for each material in your facility Always assume that any material is both a health and fire hazard REACTIVE METAL POWDER STORAGE To store reactive metal powders in your facility Use closed containers Closed containers will prevent accidental dus...

Page 19: ...t of DMP equipment INHALATION Avoid breathing powdered materials Always wear dust mask rated FFP3 N99 level protec tion or equivalent level protection Always provide adequate ventilation SHOP SAFETY Train operators in DMP system procedures Wear safety glasses Use extreme care with all heated materials Make sure that the room is well ventilated AVOIDING SPILLS Keep containers closed when not in use...

Page 20: ...onment that may become oxygen deficient make sure you comply with the following items If at any time you feel you are experiencing symptoms of oxygen deprivation leave the area immediately You have received oxygen safety training The room is well ventilated at least 4 air exchanges per hour Self contained breathing apparatus is available and easily accessible The room oxygen alarm monitor is funct...

Page 21: ... Health Service Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH and by IEC 60825 the International Electrotechnical Commission s Radiation Safety of Laser Products Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide The Class I and Class IV laser designations also comply with DIN VDE 0837 02 86 A1 07 90 You can read more about laser safety and classifications in ANS...

Page 22: ...18 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D27 Rev B SAFETY LABELS ON THE DMP SYSTEM Laser certification Identification with name plate A Machine nameplate B Laser certification On the back of the supply cabinet A B B A ...

Page 23: ...19 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D27 Rev B Warning Labels Front door Pinch point warning Label Glove door Warning Labels Front face of the galvanometric head Warning Labels Airlock door ...

Page 24: ...n sensor Warning labels Filters access doors Warning labels Sieving system Acces door for recycling filter Acces door for vacuum filter Behind the screen control panel Above the manufacturing chamber Inside the manufacturing chamber Adjacent to oxygen sensor ...

Page 25: ... Label Located on front of the Machine Laser Safety Label Located on front of the access door to the Scan Head CAUTION CLASS 4 INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEAT ED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION ...

Page 26: ...22 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D27 Rev B Laser Safety Label Located on front of the airlock right side Laser Safety Label Located on front of the scan head ...

Page 27: ...23 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D27 Rev B Laser Safety Label Located on back of the scan head ...

Page 28: ...ce should include cleaning inspection replacement Repairs must only be carried out by competent personnel Operator safety Components approved in accordance with standards EN 60204 1 safety of machinery Emergency stop as per IEC 947 5 1 the emergency stop is located on the control display it activates immediate shut down of the following components oven laser motors turbine as well as the pneumatic...

Page 29: ...AND EXTERNAL CONTROL SEE SECTION D CONTROL PANEL AND EXTERNAL CONTROL PANEL ON PAGE 31 E STACK LIGHT SEE SECTION E STACK LIGHT ON PAGE 32 F LASER ASSEMBLY SEE SECTION F LASER ASSEMBLY ON PAGE 32 G CONTROL CABINET BEHIND THE MACHINE SEE SECTION G CONTROL CABINET ON PAGE 33 H SUPPLY CABINET BEHIND THE MACHINE SEE SECTION H SUPPLY CABINET ON PAGE 33 I AIRLOCK SEE SECTION I AIRLOCK ON PAGE 34 J EXTERN...

Page 30: ...kes place in the manufacturing chamber which is kept under a controlled inert atmosphere during the printing process The manufacturing chamber consists of 1 LAYERING MODULE SEE SECTION 1 LAYERING MODULE ON PAGE 27 2 FEEDING PISTON SEE SECTION 2 FEEDING PISTON ON PAGE 27 3 SINTERING PISTON SEE SECTION 3 SINTERING PISTON ON PAGE 27 4 COLLECTING TANK SEE SECTION 4 COLLECTING TANK ON PAGE 27 5 FUMES C...

Page 31: ...move dust from the top of the roller The roller cleaner When the appropriate sequence is executed the roller cleans itself by rotating on a treated steel blade 2 Feeding piston This piston contains the volume of powder that will be used for sintering Its characteristics are given below Dimensions 500 x 250 mm Powder volume 50 liters Stroke 400 mm Maximum speed 20 mm s Positioning accuracy 5 µm Max...

Page 32: ...mping piston is used for leveling and tamping the powder in the feeding piston during machine preparation and for closing the feeding piston during recycling process 9 Lens cleaner and lens trap A filtering unit is fitted on the system to avoid particles and fumes from the sintering process being deposited onto the lens A gas flow sweeps permanently the underside of the lens trap this airflow is f...

Page 33: ...l The processing chain of the powder is composed of the following Sieving system The sieving device is located bellow the airlock It is equipped with a 75 µm sieve screen Cleaning the sieve regulary is recommended Consult the Preventive maintenance section for the recommended maintenance interval Mesh size and interval between periodic cleaning can be modified depending on materials used chemical ...

Page 34: ...is composed of 1 FAN 2 FILTER ACCESS DOOR 3 SIEVED POWDER INPUT 4 GAS TANK FOR UNCLOGGING 5 SIEVED POWDER CONTAINER 6 VALVE 7 VIBRATING CHANNEL The vibrating channel 7 transfers the powder stored in the container 5 to the feeding piston during the recycling process 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Outlet of the vibrating channel Roller Feeding sleeve ...

Page 35: ...or the sliding door 5 RECOIL OF VACUUM CLEANER This button is used to recoil the vacuum cleaner hose When the tip of the vacuum cleaner is correctly engaged the hose is locked in its housing 6 VACUUM CLEANER This button starts stops the vacuum cleaner 7 BUTTON YES To interact with the different preparation sequences The Yes button allows any action suggested 8 BUTTON NO To interact with the differ...

Page 36: ...RK CONNECTION VIA RJ45 CABLE OTHER ETHERNET CONNECTION AVAILABLE ON THE SUPPLY CABINET SEE H SUPPLY CABINET ON PAGE 33 2 3 1 E Stack light The stack light provides information about the status of the machine at any given time Green continuous machine available Flashing green automatic cycle in progress Flashing orange and green error during automatic cycle Flashing orange stop cycle break initiali...

Page 37: ...TRICAL COMPONENTS LASER CHILLER UPS 1 2 1 2 The laser rack generates the infrared laser beam It is fitted with an emergency stop and a locking key It switches on automatically when the machine is powered up The laser chiller stabilizes laser temperature via a hydraulic circuit The cooling circuit is fitted with a particle filter Cleaning the filter regularly is recommended Consult the Preventive m...

Page 38: ...n off select yes Turn OFF UPS1 Emerson press Enter to enter the setting menu then select MAIN MENU 3 CONTROL 1 TURN ON OFF to enter the TURN ON OFF screen A B C D E F A GAS SUPPLY VALVE AND AUTOMATIC COUPLER WITH 6 MM SPLINED ADAPTOR B COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY VALVE AND AUTOMATIC COUPLER WITH 6 MM SPLINED ADAPTOR C ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY D 6MM CHAMBER EXHAUST E ETHERNET SOCKET RJ45 NETWORK CABLE F M...

Page 39: ...nd fumes are trapped by the filter inside the vessel After the gas has gone through the filter media in the vessel it is pumped back into the machine via the top connection Clean Out The machine monitors continuously the O2 level As soon as the O2 value reaches the safety limit setting the machine stops the lens cleaner blower closes the lens trap and the filters vessel valves up and downstream th...

Page 40: ... authorized people Make sure entire lifting rigging and supporting structure has been inspected and is in a good condition The main cabinet can be moved by using a forklift with a load capacity of at least 8000 kg minimum fork length of 1800 mm When moving the system make sure to insert the forks as indicated on the picture This is required because the center of gravity of the printer is forward o...

Page 41: ... sure that all doors are closed and emergency stops are not pushed 5 Switch the locking key to position 1 on the external controls panel 2 6 Open the gas valve 3 and compressed air valve 4 7 Start the machine by pressing the start push button on the external controls panel 5 8 The PX Control application will automatically start and be displayed on the control panel To launch the PX Control applica...

Page 42: ...cation on page 66 5 SYSTEM USE USER INTERFACE After the start of the ProX DMP300 machine PX Control V2 automatically opens By default the Operator level is logged at the start of the machine Only Operator functions are available from the main tool bar 1 NOTE The text displayed on the Machine Status access button indicates the current status of the machine INIT the machine is initializing during st...

Page 43: ... user to prepare the printer to print a job and to unload the building plate when completed This menu is composed by 8 successive steps Each step shows manual and automatic actions to be performed and consists of 1 2 4 6 5 3 1 LIST OF THE PREPARATION STEPS GREEN COMPLETED BLUE IN PROGRESS GREY NOT PERFORMED 2 ACTIONS LIST OF THE CURRENT STEP TO BE PERFORMED BY THE OPERATOR 3 BUTTON TO LAUNCH THE A...

Page 44: ...s case confirm the pop up message to go directly to the next step This step includes both manual and automatic actions divided in 4 sections A Plate cleaning including the recycling and unloading plate cycles B Carriage cleaning and unloading plate C Gas diffuser cleaning D Chamber cleaning During the step 2 1 Perform the actions 1 by using the available commands 2 and the external controls panel ...

Page 45: ...ycles 3 Follow the instructions to continue to load powder on the printer Or click on Next 3 to go to the next step 1 2 3 Step 4 Loading plate This step includes both automatic and manual actions When the manual actions are done then an automatic action is required 1 Perform the actions 1 by using the external controls panel Consult the section Plate preparation and loading on page 58 for details ...

Page 46: ...ith the or button or by entering a setpoint then confirm by clicking on 4 When the automatic cycle is completed click on Next 4 to go to the next step Step 6 Powder bed This step will allow to Smooth the powder from the feeding piston Create the powder bed the first powder layer must be deposited on the sintering plate Clean the roller 1 Select on the cycles list the desired sequence 1 Powdersmoot...

Page 47: ... replacement required 1 Perform the actions 1 Consult the section Cleaning the laser optic system on page 61 for details on how to clean the lens 2 Click on Next 2 to go to the next step If filter replacement required 1 When the Lens cleaner timer value has reached 60 days the interface will at first prompt to change the Lens cleaner filter Proceed to the filter replacement consult the Maintenance...

Page 48: ...2 When the filter replacement is completed click on Reset 1 3 Then perform the actions 2 consult the section Cleaning the laser optic system on page 61 for details on how to clean the lens 4 Click on Next 3 to go to the next step 1 2 3 ...

Page 49: ...ing file FAB3 format created with ProX DMP Manufacturing standalone software Inerting the manufacturing chamber 1 Click on the folder icon to launch the file browser 1 2 Select the manufacturing file and click on Load file 2 The Preparation Assistant will then return to the previous page The inerting phase should then be initiated 1 2 ...

Page 50: ...OFF and external vessel valves closed This step will only inert the manufacturing chamber 2 Once the O2 value is lower than the safety limit the lens cleaner turbine will activate and the vessel valves will open allowing the fume vessel inerting If the O2 level goes higher than the safety limit during manufacturing or after filter vessel replacement the lens cleaner turbine will stop automatically...

Page 51: ...ering activates sintering for the selected cycle Layering activates layering for the selected cycle Selection of the layers Layer _start_ to _end_ The numbers of the first and last layer must be indicated Click on the corresponding field to complete them a numeric keypad will display The button 1 increases the _start_ layer by one and duplicate this value for the _end_ layer useful when producing ...

Page 52: ...ompared to the recommended interval replacement Current oxygen value compared to the Oxygen limit value to produce setting Scanner head sensor state Base plate clamping state Fix them before continuing Click on Validate to launch the building process on Delay to use the delay start function or Quit to cancel To overcome O2 level variation around the fume safety setting the job will start only if t...

Page 53: ...value on the manufacturing chamber Enclosure temperature current temperature value on the manufacturing chamber LENS CLEANER Turbine state of the lens cleaner blower turbine If green white the blower is operating not operating Setpoint setpoint of the blower operating in Differential pressure Outlet Pressure Inlet Pressure of the external filter PART Clamping status of the base plate clamp If gree...

Page 54: ...rresponding error code 3 FILTERS TIMERS This area indicates the following information in this order for the Lens Cleaner filter Recycling filter and Vacuum filter Status of the filter operating hours Green light operating hours 90 of the recommanded filter replacement Orange light caution operating hours 90 and 100 of the recommanded filter replacement Red light warning operating hours 100 of the ...

Page 55: ...y step instructions on how to prepare to start a job and to remove the built part when job complete Adjuster level dedicated for advanced user no printer preparation wizard Access to the process settings with read write and read only access see appendix reference 9000610X00 Maintainer level dedicated for special servicing procedures Access to Adjuster level menus with additional features and addit...

Page 56: ...pecify the type of printer ProX DMP300 200 or 100 Serial number indicate the serial number indicated on the name plate of the printer Piston reducer is the printer equipped with special piston reducer Yes No Oxygen tab This tab indicates the settings related to the oxygen value on the manufacturing chamber General safety O2 threshold this setting value is an absolute percentage of oxygen The manuf...

Page 57: ... layer in µm Powder raising iteration number of iterations of the loop in the layering sequence Initial descent value of the first movement relative position of the sintering piston Determine the positions values of the sintering piston for the iteration scraping in µm Recycling tab This tab groups the recycling settings Recycling after manufacturing it defines the duration of recycling at the end...

Page 58: ...y PrinterType_SerialNumber_PlateNumber Printer type e g ProX300 Serial number e g 1122333 Plate number the number entered during the plate loading see section Step 4 Loading plate on page 41 is linked to the name of the corresponding tracking file 1 Click on the Open file button to open a tracking file 1 2 Select the desired tracking file from the list 3 All corresponding events will be indicated ...

Page 59: ...55 3D SYSTEMS INC PN 80 D27 Rev B Manufacturing report ...

Page 60: ...ng csv or xml formats click on the Export button 4 The selected tab will then be exported on the location you have specified 5 Optional to export all trackings files csv format click on the Export button 4 The tracking files existing on the printer will then be exported on the location you have specified When starting a purge a similar tracking file is automatically created The name of the corresp...

Page 61: ...OF HUMIDITY 1 Press the unlock door button The door is still locked during the next 10 seconds After the 10 seconds open the airlock door 1 2 Pull the carriage and put the powder cans on a whole plate 2 see Plate preparation and loading on page 58 for details on how to prepare the whole plate Make sure to put the cans fully inside the whole plate surface 3 Push the carriage inside the airlock 3 an...

Page 62: ...e sure to position the sintering plate on the base plate as indicated on the picture The grinding lines of the sintering plate must be on the same direction than the operator 4 Degrease the upper face of the sintering plate and clean it with dry paper towel To avoid leaving towel residues on the sintering plate clean it in the grinding lines direction 5 Press the unlock door button The door is sti...

Page 63: ...s described below complement and follow on from the Preparation Assistant Step 5 Zero sintering on page 42 The zero research is performed with the roller Please ensure The sintering plate must be clean No dust must be located on its surface The roller should not get in touch with any powder during this cycle Make sure to keep a clean area as described on the section Unloading a plate on page 64 1 ...

Page 64: ... piston will move up and down so powder will fill the gap between the piston and its sleeve 6 Repeat step 3 up to filling completely the gap Then continue with next step 7 Select the PowderBed S from the sequence list 8 Specify the iteration number and the powder raising 9 Click on the Start sequence to execute the selected sequence the carriage will spread the powder on the sintering plate 10 Che...

Page 65: ...erosol once into free air in order to clear the gas tube of any dust that could damage the lens Avoid touching the lens with the spray nozzle 7 Soak slightly an optical paper towel in optical cleaning fluid The Sigma Aldrich fluid producer product number 02856 is recommended Optical cleaning fluid ingredients Quality absolute ethanol denaturated with 4 8 isopropanol Grade Purum Assay 99 8 based on...

Page 66: ...nd the lens cleaner diffuser 15 Close the head lens assembly making sure that the raised button is in localized contact with the head lens support 16 Tighten the assembly until reaching the end stop Excessive tightening could damage the localized contact Mechanical stop Bellows Diffuser Tighten clamp Mechanical stop Scanner head ...

Page 67: ... shall be carried out only when the oxygen level is below the required value START A MANUFACTURING PROCESS WARNING THE MANUFACTURING CHAMBER AND PROCESS FILTER MUST BE INERTED BEFORE STARTING ANY JOB REFER TO SECTION INERTING THE MANUFACTURING CHAMBER ON PAGE 63 Operations described below complement instructions from the Manufacturing menu on page 47 When all the steps of the machine preparation h...

Page 68: ...llecting tank 3 With the vacuum cleaner finish the cleaning of the sintered plate Raise the sintering piston to the upper position in order to see the groove Clean the groove between the sintering plate and the plate support to help tighten the jaws during the plate unloading 4 6 Plate unloading and carriage cleaning Launch the Unloading plate cycle Activate the sleeve cleaner and move up and down...

Page 69: ...n fall on the feeding piston Move the carriage to the top of the sintering piston and remove the powder located in the roller and the scrapper 8 to the collecting tank Using the brush and the vacuum cleaner clean the area between the two pistons 9 so that the roller does not get dirty when searching the zero sintering plate at next job Clean the whole chamber in front and behind the pistons 10 Vac...

Page 70: ...h off the printer it will not be de energized To de energize the printer refer to the section Powering down the printer on page 66 POWERING DOWN THE PRINTER 1 The printer must be at first switched off see section Shutting printer down on page 66 2 Close the gas valve 1 and compressed air valve 2 on the supply cabinet 3 Switch the locking key to position 0 on the external conrtols panel 4 Switch of...

Page 71: ...g phase Recycling Do not start the recycling cycle without lowering the feeding piston to keep the powder at lowest position Do not rise the tamping plate during the recycling phase resulting in excess powder to be entered on the recycling circuit Do not start the recycling cycle without whole plate on the sintering piston to prevent the powder entering on the clamping system Building process Do n...

Page 72: ...CING REPLACEMENT FILTERS PROCEDURES ITEM SPECIFICATION ONCE A MONTH 1500 HOURS Filters Vacuum Recycling Replace X External Filter vessel Replace X Recycling filter and vacuum filter replacement These filters must be changed once a month Part Filter element part number 1002235T00 Procedure 1 Make sure the recycling and the vacuum cleaner are not running 2 For the recycling filter open the left side...

Page 73: ...CESSARY TOOLS AND WEAR THE CORRECT PROTECTION THIS IS A TWO PERSON JOB Centering rings There are two types of centering ring used on the disposable process filter The first type is a standard centering ring that will be used for the filter replacement 2 standard centering rings are supplied with the process filter crate and should be stored for later use filter replacement The second type is a cen...

Page 74: ...ocess filter installation They will be used to close the filter during the replacement The procedure will indicate to store it for later use Caution the clean filter vessel is filled with argon to avoid water condensation during transportation WARNING OPEN NEW FILTER VESSEL ONLY AT THE MOMENT OF CONNECTION TO MACHINE KEEP OPEN TIME TO ABSOLUTE MINIMUM WARNING ALWAYS LEAVE DIRTY FILTER VESSELS FIRM...

Page 75: ...e Preparation Assistant The graphic display of the closed filter valves is If valves are not closed corresponding graphic click on Can ister valves button on the control panel to close them Step 2 is performed to disconnect filter from machine When changing the filter leave the pneumatic valves on the tubes Only open the clamps on the filter vessel as indicated below and remove the valves from the...

Page 76: ... the filter outlet port must be capped immediately after the outlet pneumatic valve is removed There may be a pressure difference when taking off the valve Do not be disturbed if you hear gas escaped this is normal Immediately close the filter outlet port with the closing set step a install 1x standard centering ring step b install 1x cover lid step c install 1x clamp tightening torque 4Nm 0 0 5 C...

Page 77: ...and extreme temperatures 6 Dispose of vessel in accordance with all local regional national state and federal regulations Have the used filter vessel s picked up by hazardous waste transporter company the filter vessel equipped with the provided closing set has been certified under the UN guidelines for transport of class 4 2 and class 9 hazardous materials up to a total weight filter contents of ...

Page 78: ...on tube should point to the filter vessel The tube will open the closing mechanism inside the vessel Proceed immediately to the filter outlet port connection in order to prevent too much air coming into the filter vessel Caution make sure to connect with the outlet pneumatic valve Do not mix up the valves The valve at the top of the vessel is the outlet and the valve at the side of the vessel is t...

Page 79: ...t button on the machine interface This will set the filter timer to zero and allow the Preparation Assistant to continue to the next step Step 8 Loading of the manufacturing file and inerting 12 The machine has to do a purge cycle in order to fill the filter with inert gas because during connection of filter to machine the argon in the filter may be lost Refer to the section Step 8 Loading of the ...

Page 80: ...Clean X Back casings Clean X Exhaust filter Replace X Chiller Clean X Clamping filter Inspect Replace X X Airlock filter Replace X Silicon scraper Replace X Vibrating channel enclosure Clean X Chiller filter Replace X Cabinet filter Replace X Cabinets Clean X Calibration Check X 3D Systems recommends having an additional annual printer service performed by 3D Systems certified Customer Support Eng...

Page 81: ... with you This will prevent any power up of the printer during the maintenance 6 Release the 8 screws of the front door of the main cabinet by using a 13mm socket wrench 7 Open the left panel of the main cabinet and connect the crank handle on the door opening system 8 Turn the crank handle until the manufacturing chamber door is fully open WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS COMBUSTIBLE DUST INSID...

Page 82: ...urn back the crank handle until the manufacturing chamber is fully closed 13 Refit and tighten the 8 screws of the front door of the main cabinet 14 Proceed to next procedure Sieving system cleaning When the two maintenances complete make sure to put the locking key removed previously and start the printer see section Powering up the printer on page 37 M6 grease fittings Elements lubrification Gre...

Page 83: ...RE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS COMBUSTIBLE DUST INSIDE METAL POWDERS ARE FLAMMABLE AND POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ESPECIALLY WHEN DISPERSED IN A CLOUD AND EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE SUCH AS HEAT OR STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK OPERATORS AND SERVICE PERSONAL SHOULD AVOID DISTURBING POWDER AND CONDENSATES MANIPULATE CAREFULLY TO AVOID AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE SUSPENDING OF FINE PARTICLES 5 If accumalated surplus is ...

Page 84: ...t operate the machine with damaged glove If glove ripped or punctured during use dispose of it immediately and replace it with new one Gloves are equipped with removable protective sleeves 1 Remove the gloves from the machine 2 Remove the protective sleeves from the gloves 3 Protective sleeves and gloves check the presence of defects cracks splits holes cuts by visual inspection 4 Gloves proceed t...

Page 85: ...ront casings 1 Move the feeding piston and the sintering piston to the position 200mm 2 Switch off the printer see section Shutting printer down on page 66 3 Switch the locking key to position 0 remove the key and keep it with you This will prevent any power up of the printer during the maintenance 4 Remove the protective guard 1 and open the bottom access doors 2 5 Remove the 3 cover panels WARNI...

Page 86: ...ls and secure them by tightening the screws 11 Close the bottom access doors opened on step 5 12 Install the protective guard removed on step 5 The next steps are performed to clean the back casings 13 Split up the supply and control cabinets from the main cabinet the maintenance requires access to the rear of the main cabinet As the fiber laser is still connected to the main cabinet move the supp...

Page 87: ...e dust mask rated FFP3 or N99 level protection at minimum we recommand the use of powered air purifying respirator 1 Make sure the gas and purge are not activated 2 Open the left side door of the printer to access the exhaust filter When the side door is opened and if the printer is still powered up the status of the interlock prevents the printer to operate during the maintenance see DMP System R...

Page 88: ...ice within four seconds to shut down the UPS The UPS will shut down about 30 seconds after the button is pressed 3 Switch off the lower UPS Push the button O 4 Lock out and tag out the printer position the main switch from the supply cabinet to position O then put a lock with a tag out label on the switch This will disconnect and isolate the printer from energy during the maintenance 5 Split up th...

Page 89: ...t be excessive the fan can be removed to assist the cleaning Clean the fan blades Remove all dirt deposits from the fan housing Do not damage components inside the chiller evaporator compressor heat exchanger 13 Replace the side panels of the chiller 14 Put the chiller back to the supply cabinet and secure it by tightening the screws removed on step 10 Make sure to install the chiller without dama...

Page 90: ...found at the bottom of the filter guard then proceed to the next step If the inspection does not reveal any presence of powder then fit back the cover plate removed previously The following steps must be performed if the filter element contains excessive metal powder see step 2 or according to the recommended maintenance interval 3 Remove the filter guard from the filter cap by unscrewing it 4 Rem...

Page 91: ...nter is still powered up the status of the interlock prevents the printer to operate during the maintenance see DMP System Response if an Interlock Fails on page 9 2 Remove the filter guard from the filter cap by unscrewing it 3 Remove the filter element Dispose of it in accordance with all local regional national state and federal regulations WARNING FLAMMABLE POWDERS PLACE THE USED FILTER ELEMEN...

Page 92: ...rotection at minimum we recommand the use of powered air purifying respirator Caution do not perform the maintenance while an automatic cycle is operating recycling loading unloading inerting cycle Procedure 1 Make sure the gas and purge are not activated 2 Open the left side access door When the side door is opened and if the printer is still powered up the status of the interlock prevents the pr...

Page 93: ...wered air purifying respirator Procedure 1 Clean the manufacturing chamber as explained on the section Cleaning the manufacturing chamber on page 65 This step must be performed carrefully as the maintenance will require to access the manufacturing chamber 2 Move the carriage to position 300mm 3 Switch off the printer see section Shutting printer down on page 66 4 Switch the locking key to position...

Page 94: ...RING CHAMBER HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE DO NOT VACUUM DO NOT BLOW USE DAMP COTTON CLOTH TO REMOVE THE METAL PARTICLE CONDENSATE WARNING STATIC HAZARD METAL PARTICLE CONDENSATES INSIDE THE PRINTER ARE HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE AND SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY FROM SOURCES OF POTENTIAL IGNITION WEAR ANTI STATIC CLOTHING ANTI STATIC SAFETY SHOES STAND ON GROUNDED ANTI STATIC FLOOR PAD 8 Clean the sides of the manufacturing ...

Page 95: ...get the silicone blade touching the protection strip then screw tightly the 5 CHC M5x12 screws removed at the step 9 15 Proceed steps from 8 to 12 to replace the left silicon scraper 16 Turn back the crank handle until the manufacturing chamber is fully closed 17 Refit and tighten the 8 screws of the front door of the main cabinet 18 Proceed to next procedure Make sure to put the locking key when ...

Page 96: ...t a lock with a tag out label on the switch This will disconnect and isolate the printer from energy during the maintenance 3 Open the access door of the supply cabinet 4 Close the input and output valves A and B 5 Unscrew the transparent filter cover and remove it by pulling downwards in order to reveal the inserted filter element 6 Replace the old filter element with the new one 7 Screw the tran...

Page 97: ...er 5008065D00 quantity 2 Procedure On the control cabinet 1 Open the access door of the cabinet 2 Remove the filter grid from the door 3 Replace the filter with the new one 4 Refit the filter grid on the door 5 Close the access door of the cabinet On the supply cabinet 1 Open the access door of the cabinet 2 Remove the 2 x filter grids from the door 3 Replace the filters with the new one 4 Refit t...

Page 98: ...ratory protection anti static safety shoes 1 Switch off the printer see section Shutting printer down on page 66 2 Lock out and tag out the printer position the main switch from the supply cabinet to position O then put a lock with a tag out label on the switch This will disconnect and isolate the printer from energy during the maintenance 3 Open the access door of the cabinets 4 Clean the inside ...

Page 99: ...e use of the printer through the Adjuster level see User level selection on page 51 Caution presence of metal powder Do not use or manipulate any material without first reading the safety datasheet SDS for that specific material Caution Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be used to protect the user against health or safety risks during working tasks Wear disposable rubber gloves anti static co...

Page 100: ... 17 When job is complete repeat steps from 6 to 8 to remove the calibration plate from the printer via the airlock 18 Close the airlock door and airlock Then stop the inerting process 19 Inspect visually the sintered lines are homogeneously well marked over the whole surface of the plate 1 If the result is not correct 2 repeat the draw on a new calibration plate If the result is still no correct c...

Page 101: ...ction on page 51 4 Access to the Configuration tool 5 Go to the Optic menu 1 6 Click on the Import button 2 7 Select the new correction file then validate The new correction will replace the previous one confirm the overwriting message if displayed 8 Draw a new calibration plate see page 95 9 To control and validate the new calibration ship the following to 3D Systems Customer Support Calibration ...

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