3D Systems sPro, User Manual

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SLS p r o c e s s
u s e r ’ s g u i d e
Thank-you for purchasing 3D Systems® SLS® equipment and
DuraForm® materials. Before you start building parts in your
SLS™ process facility, please read this guide carefully to
enjoy optimum process performance and longer equipment
service life.
C O N T E N T S
Document 23348-M12-00 Revision
B August
20
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Copyright © 2006 by 3D Systems Corporation. All rights reserved.
3D Systems, the 3D logo, Sinterstation,
sPro,
SLS, and DuraForm are registered trademarks of 3D
Systems, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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In accordance with laboratory equipment safety standards (EN61010-1, Sect. 5.4.4). If this equipment is used
in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Observe all warning labels, and conform to all safety rules described in this manual.
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Contents
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About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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SLS Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Prepare to Build . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Build Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Break Out Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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RCM
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IRS & IPC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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SLS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
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BOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
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Contacting 3D Systems . . . . . . . . . 242
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
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