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SLS

p r o c e s s

u s e r ’ s g u i d e

R C

This section describes the RCM (Rapid part cake Change Module)

and

its

role in the SLS

process. It includes operating instructions for the RCM as well as maintenance and
troubleshooting recommendations.

RCM Overview

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RCM Features

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RCM Specifications

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RCM Description

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RCM Safety

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Cleaning the RCM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Loading and Unloading the RCM

. . . . . . . 130

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for sPro

Page 1: ...Pro SLS and DuraForm are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners L In accordance with laboratory equipment safety standards EN61010 1 Sect...

Page 2: ...U I D E This guide describes how to create finished SLS parts made of DuraForm PA plastic powder laser sintering LS material using 3D Systems sPro SLS system and SLS equipment What s Inside 3 Hazard...

Page 3: ...orm Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS s Printed copies of these documents were included in your SLS powder material shipment You can also download MSDS s for SLS materials from3D Systems website See Ot...

Page 4: ...these sections SLS Equipment overview of SLS equipment features and functions This section includes illustrations that help you locate SLS equipment components and controls and convenient menu maps f...

Page 5: ...mage and or data loss Electric shock Injury or death from electric shock Hot surface Burn injury or fire on hot non handling surface Allow surface to cool before touching Hot surface touch Burn injury...

Page 6: ...0 0 for the temperature Setpoint C Keys Keyboard key names are capitalized for example Press the Enter key Labeled Controls and Indicators Labeled switches buttons lights and gauges are in bold upperc...

Page 7: ...nts for facility electrical power room atmosphere compressed air nitrogen and coolant It also shows equipment dimensions and a recommended arrangement for your SLS equipment This layout was sent to yo...

Page 8: ...Online Help from the main window menu bar For help on the currently selected Sinter command or window press function key F1 Material Guides give you the material machine and software configuration in...

Page 9: ...ty 32 Mechanical Motion Hazard Locations 34 Hot Surfaces and Powders 35 DuraForm Material Handling Safety 36 IPC Handling Safety 37 Shutdown 39 Emergency Shutdown 40 Before using any SLS equipment you...

Page 10: ...the 3D Systems service training package and are certified to perform service tasks Certification may occur at various levels and servicers should only perform tasks they are authorized and certified t...

Page 11: ...ny way Do not enter any area displaying posted warning signs during open beam operations Open beam operations refer to the laser and they only occur during service procedures Alarms and Warnings If yo...

Page 12: ...tely Safety Interlocks Safety interlock devices on the SLS equipment help prevent accidental laser exposure electrical shocks crush injuries burns and fires SLS equipment will not operate unless all s...

Page 13: ...y minimizing exposure to heated powder slip hazards by keeping powder from dropping on the floor fire hazards by minimizing airborne dust cloud formation and potential ignition See MSDS for complete h...

Page 14: ...on from escaping to the outside The process chamber window material also blocks laser radiation so you can safely observe the part bed during a build Other Active Safety Features The Breakout Station...

Page 15: ...are surfaces and powders in the vicinity that may be hot and could cause severe burns or fire SLS equipment has two types of hot surface hazard labels one with a hand and one without The label with th...

Page 16: ...anical Motion Hazard Locations on page 33 NOTCHED BELT PULLEY ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Motion of notched drive belt on pulley presents an entanglement hazard in the vicinity of this sign Entanglement hazar...

Page 17: ...Only 3D Systems certified service personnel should operate SLS equipment with access panels or service doors open Heed high voltage warning signs and labels Take common sense safety precautions when...

Page 18: ...t raising the oxygen concentration in the chamber This can keep the SLS system from reaching inert or cause an in process build to abort Waste Heat Almost all the electrical power used by the SLS syst...

Page 19: ...quantifies the noise levels for various components of the SLS system EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL SLS System 85 dBA operator standpoint BOS and Dust Collector BOS only Dust Collector only Dust Collector sel...

Page 20: ...th 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 design...

Page 21: ...uld only be opened by certified service personnel See Laser Safety on page 20 DEFEATABLY INTERLOCKED PROTECTIVE HOUSING If you defeat the SLS system laser safety interlocks then open this housing pane...

Page 22: ...a f e t y LASER RADIATION HAZARD LABEL LOCATIONS Behind the process chamber cover Behind raised laser window access door On process chamber left and right exterior wall right side not shown On proces...

Page 23: ...TIONS CAUTION CLASS 4 INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION At top of SLS system on IPM access panel On back panel of...

Page 24: ...4 S A F E T Y u s e r s g u i d e l a s e r s a f e t y LASER CERTIFICATION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION LABEL LOCATION Machine ID label at left rear of SLS system on AC chassis door Laser certification...

Page 25: ...a beam Do not operate the SLS system with a broken or missing window Operate the SLS system in accordance with all local regulations If your state or national government does not provide guidelines fo...

Page 26: ...e SLS laser or beam delivery system When this occurs certified service personnel at your site should follow the special laser safety precautions described in the following list Certified service perso...

Page 27: ...he CO2 laser wavelength cannot travel through glass It will create a visible indication on polycarbonate Your company must provide industrial safety glasses of either glass or polycarbonate for adequa...

Page 28: ...3D Systems material guides for information on specific powders Powder Ignition Information Powdered materials can be flammable and can be ignited by static electricity in a non inert environment Refer...

Page 29: ...ssociation Volume 5 of the National Fire Codes Europe Maximale Arbeitsplatz Konzentration January 1990 Powder exposure US Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR section 1900 1000 available from Superinten...

Page 30: ...und powder Maintain proper clearance from powders when using portable heating devices Store flammable liquids away from powder After removing a part from the process chamber allow it to cool to room t...

Page 31: ...ready to use Have any equipment specified in the MSDS ready to use MSDS Give operators access to the MSDS s that apply to materials they will be handling and ensure that they read them If necessary tr...

Page 32: ...oxygen level drops below a designated point It must be wired to trigger an immediate shutdown of the SLS system and nitrogen generator if in use The table of Oxygen Deprivation Effects and Symptoms on...

Page 33: ...se rate goes up May experience impaired coordination perception and judgment 10 12 Respiration continues to increase in rate and depth Lips become blue May lose consciousness at this point 8 10 Mental...

Page 34: ...y open or closed Keep hands away from the door props on the right and left sides of the door Make sure anyone working near the BOS has their hands clear of the door before you open or close it BOS pow...

Page 35: ...described in Safety Labels on page 15 Avoid those surfaces when docking and removing the RCM Use appropriate gloves when removing the part cake from the RCM or let the part cake cool for several hour...

Page 36: ...RS and contact 3D Systems Customer Support Hotline If no leakage or damage is observed store the full IPCs safely according to the storage guidelines below until you need to refill your IRS Storage Th...

Page 37: ...material expiration date is printed on the IPC shipping tag in the plastic shipping pouch attached to the cover Do not connect an IPC to the IRS if the material is about to expire When the IRS detect...

Page 38: ...especially when it is full The IPC weighs 50 kg 110 lb empty and 150 kg 330 lb full Always follow standard lifting practices one person per 23 kg 50 lb when moving any SLS equipment or material If you...

Page 39: ...he IRS IPC section BOS Shutting Down the BOS on page 232 of the BOS section Depressurization The SLS system IRS and BOS all connect to facility compressed air In addition the IRS pressurizes the IPC c...

Page 40: ...Effects MACHINE E STOP LOCATIONS WHAT E STOP DOES SLS SYSTEM On user interface console See SLS System Features on page 182 Internal behind right and left side process chamber access doors Stops laser...

Page 41: ...n inside the BOS including RCM motion if RCM connected a Stops forced air exhaust out of the BOS if Dust Collector connected Stops all powder transport from the IRS and within the SLS system Switches...

Page 42: ...f these machines when the RCM is connected Switches off all RCM cylinder heaters and the part piston heater a Stops all RCM part piston motion IPC On IRS operator panel IRS Features on page 135 The IP...

Page 43: ...go from powder to parts The procedures machines and supplies presented in this section are covered separately in detail later in this guide What is the SLS Process 44 SLS Process Overview 45 SLS Proce...

Page 44: ...to other rapid manufacturing methods SLS can produce parts from a relatively wide range of commercially available powder materials including polymers nylon also glass filled or with other fillers and...

Page 45: ...es and scale profiles to your parts then define custom or default build profiles for each of the three stages of your build i e Warmup stage Build stage and Cooldown stage When you finish defining all...

Page 46: ...ousands of consecutive layers of fused cross sections form one or more 3 D SLS parts See Running a Build as well as the Material Guide for the material you are using Also see your Sinter application o...

Page 47: ...heated RCM into the RCM bay Be sure to push the RCM all the way in Plug the RCM cable into the RCM then close the RCM door 2 At the SLS system console run the Sinter application wait about 30 seconds...

Page 48: ...ontinue performing Build Set Up function Once the Build Set Up is complete and has been Saved and Verified close Build Set Up 12 In Sinter select the blue Exit button to close all running applications...

Page 49: ...s main SLS process machine It builds solid 3 dimensional parts out of 3D Systems DuraForm laser sintering powder This guide covers two SLS system models the sPro 140 and the taller sPro 230 These two...

Page 50: ...need to remove the sintered parts from the part cake in the RCM and clean them Removing parts from the part cake is called breakout To remove parts from a part cake you roll the cooled RCM into the B...

Page 51: ...he SLS Process Facility Guide and SLS Process Facility Layout for sPro SLS fmodels 140 and 230 The pre installation facility checklist must be completed and returned to 3D Systems Customer Support bef...

Page 52: ...e and time amount transferred and bin weights The APMU shuts down powder transfers if the powder data suggest the powder integrity has been compromised When does the IRS send data to APMU The IRS send...

Page 53: ...Connect multiple SLS systems to a single IRS to perform multiple concurrent builds Use multiple RCM s The easiest and simplest way to increase your SLS parts production capacity is to use two or thre...

Page 54: ...se one IRS to service up to three SLS systems all building concurrently and continuously The POWDER OUTLET fitting on the SLS system gauge panel enables you to daisy chain powder transport lines betwe...

Page 55: ...ore you can build parts in the SLS system It steps you through the following procedures Setting Up a Build Packet 56 Cleaning and Checking Equipment 59 Starting the Equipment 60 Unloading the IPC 65 P...

Page 56: ...arts in build volume Set build and part parameters Save the build packet file Copy the build packet bpf file to your SLS system computers dtm build folder Each procedure is summarized below See your B...

Page 57: ...ally In time you ll learn optimal placement and orientation strategies for the types of parts you build most often Set parameter values in the build packet Parameters are settings in a build packet th...

Page 58: ...the SLS system uses to scan parts L You cannot run a build packet until it is verified To save and verify a build packet select File Save Verify After verification the build packet is saved in your dt...

Page 59: ...er and unload the RCM See Cleaning roller on page 201 3 Clean the laser window before every build The laser window behind is easy to remove for cleaning Simply lift up the IPM front panel loosen the l...

Page 60: ...trogen generator L If the O2 alarm monitor is off AC power light on front is off open the hinged panel to access the power switch then switch power ON For more information see the separate Oxygen Alar...

Page 61: ...m machine start up sequence These three procedures are described next POWER ON SLS SYSTEM 1 Turn on the SLS system s main power disconnect switch on the AC chassis door at left rear of SLS system 2 Tu...

Page 62: ...ill is not SLS SYSTEM MACHINE START UP SEQUENCE If you re starting the SLS system from it s powered off state you must first perform the following machine start up sequence before you start a build St...

Page 63: ...readings These are sPro 140 lowh air pressure 350 kPa 51 psi highv air pressure 350 kPa 51 psi 6 Verify SLS system nitrogen supply L Skip Step a if you have a nitrogen dewar or bulk tank connected to...

Page 64: ...ess Display says Ready 7 IRS will commence automatic operation it may be blending or transporting powder to the sPro on demand BOS start up L The BOS must have some used powder in its powder transport...

Page 65: ...Unloading the IPC The IRS Blender bin must be full before the IRS can transfer powder to an SLS system When the Blender is low the yellow lamp on the IRS stacklight is on When you are ready to unload...

Page 66: ...owder contained in the IPC After the pressure sensor line umbilical and ground wire are connected to the IPC put the IRS in Ready mode and use the IRS operator panel to indicate that an IPC has been a...

Page 67: ...are set at the factory and must only be changed by a certified 3D Systems Customer Support Technician or Authorized Service Provider light and display a message on the LCD It will still continue to fe...

Page 68: ...SLS p r o c e s s 6 8 e m p t y u s e r s g u i d e e m p t y...

Page 69: ...heating does not heat the RCM handle 3 Slowly and carefully roll the RCM into the SLS system Push it in as far as it will go 4 Step down on the RCM foot brake to keep it from rolling back 5 Close the...

Page 70: ...Systems Nitrogen Generator The SLS system uses as much as 2800 liters of gaseous nitrogen during the initial purge for a build then up to 7 lpm during the build L If you re not using the Nitrogen Gene...

Page 71: ...sensor light is OFF When the upper material sensor stops sensing powder its light switches OFF and the SLS system requests more powder from the IRS If the IRS has powder in its blender bin it refills...

Page 72: ...tion Ratio to 4 and the Feed Roller setting to 0 7 Specify the number of cycles normally 12 at a minimum and begin leveling powder 10 Pay attention to the O2 level in the machine Once it has reached t...

Page 73: ...age 55 These procedures include setting up a build packet cleaning and starting the equipment loading powder and preheating docking the RCM Running Sinter 74 Loading the RCM 75 Homing the Part Piston...

Page 74: ...the DSPIF application starts appearing as a DSPIF button in the Windows taskbar Sinter uses DSPIF to control SLS system heaters and motion and to communicate with the laser scanning system 3 When you...

Page 75: ...SLS system before a build on page 129 To load the RCM L The following two steps summarize the detailed RCM loading instructions found in Loading and Unloading the RCM starting on page 129 1 Put the S...

Page 76: ...cept for Home Limit are dimmed for a piston that needs to be homed 1 To home piston click Home Limit in Piston Control window 2 After piston home click Start Position button 3 To home roller click Hom...

Page 77: ...ge and then right click to acknowledge it after you do so it turns black whatever its initial color was See Responding to Messages in Sinter Help for more information on acknowledging messages Message...

Page 78: ...n select the language Sinter uses to display window titles menu options commands and button labels To change the language do the following 1 Put Sinter must be in Main or Man Ops mode 2 Select Options...

Page 79: ...t not be open When you click Add Powder the Add Powder Layer dialog box appears To use the Add Powder Layer dialog box Change the settings for each parameter in the Add Powder Layer dialog box to the...

Page 80: ...bottom of the feed hopper Typical setting is 0 6 rev Layer Thickness 0 0 to 0 508 mm 0 0 to 0 020 in The distance that the part piston lowers each layer Layer Cycle Count 1 and 32 000 The number of c...

Page 81: ...oints will not be updated you will see actual values 2 Click the Start Build button If the last build was not completed the system asks you if you want to restart it See Restarting a Terminated Build...

Page 82: ...e temperature at which you were running the build L When you restart a build it resumes building at the layer it was on when the build was terminated Therefore if the part piston was moved after you t...

Page 83: ...ld Viewer Click the Grid button to turn the display of grid marks on or off Click the zoom buttons to expand or contract the scale of the Build Viewer window Options on the Viewer Menu While the syste...

Page 84: ...E If you have Variable Layer Thickness enabled these heater setpoints change automatically when layer thickness changes Things to consider before you change setpoints Changes are saved to the build pa...

Page 85: ...libration during the build perform a manual IR calibration before you start the build as described below L You can opt to have the SLS system simply verify IR sensor readings rather than recalibrate C...

Page 86: ...ume Build Continue the build Enter Next Stage Move from Warmup stage to Build stage or Build stage to Cooldown Terminate Build Stop the build If you terminate a build when the system is in the Build s...

Page 87: ...tions of the parameters in the Build Setup Help In most respects these dialog boxes work just as they do in the Build Setup software with the following differences Settings for Z levels below the curr...

Page 88: ...The application works just as described in the Build Setup Help except that it also displays a plane marking the current Z level Changes you make below the plane such as adding or moving parts will n...

Page 89: ...e s s 8 9 B U I L D P A R T S u s e r s g u i d e w h e n a b u i l d e n d s When a Build Ends At the end of a build the Sinter application displays a summary of the actual build times such as the ex...

Page 90: ...he procedures you follow when you break out parts See the BOS section later in this guide for complete BOS operating and maintenance instructions Breakout Overview 91 Unloading RCM Removing the Part C...

Page 91: ...nnect the RCM cable Start the BOS put it in Breakout Station mode then select the powder transport mode RECYCLE or DISPOSAL Raise the part piston a few inches to raise the part cake BOS work table sur...

Page 92: ...You can remove it while it s still warm or let it cool down inside the SLS system If you remove the RCM from the SLS system PART CAKE COOLDOWN LOCATION PART CAKE COOLDOWN METHOD CONTROLLED UNCONTROLL...

Page 93: ...e Unloading RCM Removing the Part Cake Before You Begin Verify that the BOS RCM seal is latched in its upright position Know the size shape and placement of the parts in the cylinder Make sure there i...

Page 94: ...5 seconds the BOS displays In Standby While In Standby the air supply to the BOS is off all motors are off and no powder is transported Dust Collector Power on 1 Open the Dust Collectorenclosure and e...

Page 95: ...to the waste drum 2 Press 3 If the BOS sifter is empty the BOS turns on the auger and sifter motors at the bottom of the hopper and attempts to fill the sifter If it can do so in less than 2 minutes...

Page 96: ...y until you release the switch or move it to the middle Stop position The jog switch returns to the Stop position when you release it L When the part piston reaches its upper or lower limit its up or...

Page 97: ...parts with a spatula and brush Brush unsintered part cake powder into the power transport hopper through the grate When you can easily grasp a part carefully lift it In the case of a tall single part...

Page 98: ...h on the BOS operator panel to DISPOSAL 3 Press to go into Breakout Station mode and start powder transfer Recycle Used Powder 1 Set the POWDER TRANSPORT switch on the BOS operator panel to RECYCLE 2...

Page 99: ...der from holes and crevices then apply a sealer or other coating You SLS system ships with a basic set of rough and fine part cleaning tools You may find it useful to supplement these with other fine...

Page 100: ...being raised or lowered Sifting Network communications with other SLS process machines You must shut down the Dust Collector separately You can do this at any time by simply turning off the Dust Colle...

Page 101: ...and its role in the SLS process It includes operating instructions for the RCM as well as maintenance and troubleshooting recommendations RCM Overview 103 RCM Features 104 RCM Specifications 105 RCM D...

Page 102: ...build you remove the RCM and part cake and run an uncontrolled part cake cooldown After cooldown you dock the RCM in the BOS for breakout You use the BOS s jog switch to gradually raise the part pist...

Page 103: ...the process chamber See RCM part piston and part cylinder on page 109 RCM alignment tooling balls 9X Three top balls and six side balls help ensure safe and proper RCM alignment in SLS system and BOS...

Page 104: ...wheels RCM cable socket For connecting the RCM cable on the SLS system or BOS enables remote power and control of RCM heaters and part piston during preheating build controlled cooldown and breakout...

Page 105: ...ight Empty 260 kg 573 lb 360 kg 794 lb Part cake DuraForm GF 117 kg 258 lb 191 kg 421 lb Full empty weight part cake 377 kg 831 lb 551 kg 1215 lb Maximum build volume X Y Z 550 550 460 mm 22 22 18 in...

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Page 108: ...etpoints when The RCM is loaded in the SLS system with the RCM cable plugged into the RCM and the Sinter application running The RCM heaters include Upper part cylinder heater band Middle part cylinde...

Page 109: ...t piston is at the top of the cylinder or Start position As a build progresses The piston descends in small increments after the laser scans the part bed before each new layer of powder is added The p...

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Page 112: ...are certified to perform service tasks Certification may occur at various levels and servicers should only perform tasks they are authorized and certified to complete Use special caution when handling...

Page 113: ...ages can result from unsafe practices such as opening an enclosure door or panel when equipment is powered up and running Dress electrical cables powder transport tubing and coolant hoses to prevent t...

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Page 129: ...the part bed seal in the SLS system The seal is on the bottom of the process chamber around the square part bed hole Use a non ignition vacuum to clean the seal 3 Remove the RCM lid just before you r...

Page 130: ...RCM wheel lock lever to lock the wheels d Connect the SLS system s RCM cable to the RCM connector e Close the RCM bay door 4 Put the Sinter application in Manual Operations mode click Man Ops on the m...

Page 131: ...the main Sinter window toolbar or select Machine Manual Operations See the Manual Operations topic in Sinter Help for instructions 3 Unload lower the RCM Display the Piston Control dialog box via the...

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Page 133: ...s 137 IPC Features 138 IPC Specifications 139 How the IRS IPC Work 140 IPC Description 148 IRS IPC Safety 151 IRS Operator Panel and Stacklight 153 IRS Start up 155 IRS Standby and Ready Modes 156 Usi...

Page 134: ...process machines work together to supply powder for up to three SLS systems The IRS draws virgin powder from the IPC blends it with used powder from the BOS then sends the blended powder to the SLS sy...

Page 135: ...See Blending on page 166 Power switch Operator panel Displays status and warning messages in Ready mode enables setup diagnostics and manual powder transfers in Standby mode See IRS Error Messages on...

Page 136: ...Hz 3 A Facility breaker rating 15 A Weight 350 kg 772 lb Dimensions overall H W D 272 133 117 cm 107 52 46 in Stacklight height 28 cm 11 in Door clearance left and right sides 51 cm 21 in IRS umbilic...

Page 137: ...C s are not Umbilical connectors Three nozzles and one socket for the umbilical molded connector Top nozzle pulse air line air pulses fluidize the powder in the container Middle nozzle transport air l...

Page 138: ...ropean Council Directive 99 5 EC and all applicable local laws and regulations Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and...

Page 139: ...rom the IPC to the Virgin bin After the initial fill the IRS draws powder from the IPC until the Virgin bin is full After Blender bin smaller bin in the right front corner receives blends and stores p...

Page 140: ...lend a full batch When this happens the IRS blends a partial batch Virgin powder storage bin The Virgin bin in the right rear corner of the IRS receives virgin powder from the IPC and stores it for bl...

Page 141: ...e final desired percent it transfers a load of used powder If below it transfers a load of virgin The weight of powder transferred with each load varies somewhat and it is different between the used a...

Page 142: ...owder with a proportionally smaller amount of the other powder Example If the percent virgin is 60 3 kg virgin to 2 kg used and the used bin only has 1 kg left the IRS will blend a partial batch using...

Page 143: ...determine powder weight in the bins The dust collection fan will ensure that air always flows into the gap around the outside to capture dust TRANSPORTER A conical stopper valve operated by an air cyl...

Page 144: ...riod elapses without the level sensor turning on the transfer will also begin 4 Pressurize Transporter Valve N5_S2 switches to actuate air cylinder N66 to close the Right Transporter plug valve Note t...

Page 145: ...SLS system will continue to call for powder until the SLS system upper feed hopper level sensor is asserted As the powder level falls from use the top level sensor will no longer be asserted and the S...

Page 146: ...d the Used Powder bin is not full the transfer will then follow the following sequence 1 Transfer Request the BOS sends the IRS a message requesting a transfer 2 Transfer Acknowledge When ready for a...

Page 147: ...n the top lid under the IPC cover press in to connect pull to remove IRS UMBILICAL CONNECTIONS Pulse Air top connection under the spring loaded cover inflates the IPC during powder unload and delivers...

Page 148: ...l powder has been unloaded the IRS will not unload any further powder and will shut down until the empty IPC is disconnected from the system IPC batch unload sequence Powder is unloaded from the IPC i...

Page 149: ...PC drop below minimum As soon as it does the IRS blows pulsed air in the IPC to clear the powder line This prevents the powder line from clogging when the next unload batch starts IPC overpressure saf...

Page 150: ...ever use a blade to remove the shrink wrap from an IPC You could damage the vinyl container fabric and cause it to leak when the IPC is pressurized during unloading Hazardous voltage exists inside the...

Page 151: ...ses the pressure in the IPC to about 1 25 psi The overpressure switches close all the air valves for air flow from the IRS to the IPC if the pressure in the IPC exceeds 1 8 psi IPC moving and storage...

Page 152: ...er on use the operator display and buttons to setup run and troubleshoot the IRS TO DISPLAY ALARM AND WARNING MESSAGES In IRS Ready mode the operatorpaneldisplays status warning and error messages If...

Page 153: ...The green yellow and red lights on the IRS stacklight indicate the IRS states described below The blue light is not used COLOR MODE IRS STATUS Red Off Normal Steady IRS is stopped and is not servicin...

Page 154: ...ers Ready mode The display you see immediately after you enter Ready mode depends on the states of the bins 4 If all the bins are full including the Blender bin the Ready mode display appears showing...

Page 155: ...The most important powder transfer operation you do in Ready mode is unloading virgin powder from the IPC To do this you must change the IPC status from Do Not Unload to Unloading Menu options in Stan...

Page 156: ...ic For example The Utilities menu is only available when the IRS is in Standby mode The IPC Status menu option is only available in the Ready mode To select main menu options From Integrated Recycling...

Page 157: ...n g I R S m a i n m e n u To access IRS Setup or Diagnostics menus From the Main menu choose Setup or Diagnostics then press The BOS Setup menu or Diagnostics menu appears See Using the BOS Setup Men...

Page 158: ...From Ready mode display Press to display the main menu Press to choose Setup from the main menu then press Setup Menu Options Process Parameters Menu IPC Pressure L Pressure and R Pressure Sens Gain...

Page 159: ...from the main menu then press Diagnostics Menu Options Blender Blender Load Blender High Level Virgin Powder Bin Virgin Powder Bin Load Virgin Powder Bin High Level Used Powder Bin Used Powder Bin Loa...

Page 160: ...nu Options Use the Utilities menu to empty the IRS bins send powder to SLS system manually or transfer powder between bins The menu options are summarized below Instructions for emptying bins and tran...

Page 161: ...connect a spare powder supply line to it 2 Place the open end of the powder line from the POWDER or AUXILIARY OUTLET in a large covered container Empty Used Bin Sends powder from the Used bin to the...

Page 162: ...ee IRS Specifications on page 136 for powder bin capacities 3 Access the Utilities menu See To access the Utilities menu on page 160 4 Press to choose Empty Blender bin Virgin bin or Used bin then pre...

Page 163: ...lds never run out of powder always replace an empty IPC with a full one as soon as possible Step 1 Connect a full or partially full IPC to the IRS 1 Use a pallet jack or forklift to move a full or par...

Page 164: ...Put the IRS in Ready mode 1 If the IRS power is off switch it on 2 Check the IRS display If it shows Integrated Recycling Station Ready the IRS is in Ready mode 3 If the IRS is not in Ready mode it s...

Page 165: ...ed hopper is full again i e until the upper level sensor switches on sensor LED switches on Each powder transfer from the IRS to the SLS system follows this sequence 1 Transfer Request SLS system send...

Page 166: ...red with each load varies somewhat and it is different between the used and virgin bin due to the slightly different flow properties of each material In addition the desired ratio of virgin to used po...

Page 167: ...lse Air top connection under the spring loaded cover inflates the IPC during powder unload and delivers short high volume air pulses to fluidize the powder Powder Connection bottom two connections und...

Page 168: ...at all powder has been unloaded the IRS will not unload any further powder and will shut down until the empty IPC is disconnected from the system IPC batch unload sequence Powder is unloaded from the...

Page 169: ...RS This sensor is completely independent of the IPC batch unload air flow controls If the sensor detects air pressure in the IPC greater than 1 8 psi above the maximum IPC pressure setpoint the IRS sh...

Page 170: ...IRS Used bin or to the waste powder drum eventually the BOS sifter will fill up and stop running Shutting Down the IRS Shutting down the IRS stops all internal and external powder transport and depres...

Page 171: ...ed to move the IRS after you fill the bins with powder empty the bins first To empty the bins use the three Empty Bin command options on the IRS utilities menu See To empty powder bins on page 161 Alw...

Page 172: ...red Material IPC Powder has expired IPC Capacity Error Amount of Powder unloaded from IPC is greater than contents IPC Tag Mismatch IPC has changed during the unloading process Restore IPC originally...

Page 173: ...he load cell is adjusted Restore the previous Blender weight or use the Setup Reset Bin Weight Error menu option Virgin Powder Bin Weight Error The Weight of the Virgin Powder Bin changed unexpectedly...

Page 174: ...Bin Weight Error menu option See Reactivation after IRS Bin Weight Error on page 176 Insufficient Powder The Transporter did not fill within the requisite time Check Transporter level sensor adjust i...

Page 175: ...ers 1 Disconnect the IRS umbilical 2 Connect the umbilical to a valid IPC that s not empty Please Load Used Powder or Change Percent Virgin Used Powder is needed to mix another blended powder batch Th...

Page 176: ...n press repeatedly display and scroll the list of recent IRS error messages 2 Call the 3D Systems Customer Support Hotline number to request a reactivation code You ll be asked to provide the deactiva...

Page 177: ...o not see the Convey Line Clean option on the IPC Transporter menu call 3D Systems Customer Support Hotline for assistance 6 As soon as the convey line clears switch the Convey Line Clean setting back...

Page 178: ...en the IPC is done venting i e when air flow out of the IPC stops unplug the IRS umbilical s powder connection 4 Carefully vacuum powder in the IRS umbilical from the IPC bulkhead connector end 5 Pass...

Page 179: ...e r s g u i d e I R S I P C t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 6 Reconnect the IPC pulse air and powder connections 7 Press to change the IRS status from Do Not Unload to Unloading IPC IRS Status Unloadin...

Page 180: ...ly refers you to the Sinter Help because Sinter is the application you run on the SLS system when you build parts SLS System Overview 182 SLS System Features 183 SLS System Specifications 184 SLS Syst...

Page 181: ...ocess chamber the receives powder from the IRS An feed hopper dispenses DuraForm powder material on a sweeper in the process chamber Powder is wiped off the sweeper preheated then a roller spreads the...

Page 182: ...e IPM Laser window removable Laser and optics Gauge panel right side not shown Nitrogen generator port Oxygen monitor port Flow and pressure gauges Air and coolant valves User Interface UI Emergency S...

Page 183: ...ircuit 208 VAC 50 60 Hz 48 A 3 Phase WYE Facility breaker rating 60 A MODEL SPECIFIC sPRO 140 sPro 230 Dimensions enclosure H W D 197 184 185 cm 78 72 73 in 220 184 185 cm 87 72 73 in Stacklight heigh...

Page 184: ...le it to build taller parts in a taller RCM See RCM Description on page 108 for more about RCM models The major sPro model 140 and 230 SLS system subassemblies are described below Process Chamber Modu...

Page 185: ...coupled to the roller one rod in each channel Two sets of pulleys belts and belt tensioners for the roller one set in each channel Flexible thermal curtains on the inner side of each channel provide t...

Page 186: ...mage Processing Module The IPM is mounted on top of the SLS system The components below are found under the IPM s top cover 70 watt CO2 laser Beam focusing and scanning optics including the X and Y sc...

Page 187: ...ow N2 Flow gauge regulator 6 Coolant Flow gauge 7 Nitrogen Inlet from N2 Generator or tank N2 supply pressure 400 to 600 kPa 60 to 90 psi 8 Compressed Air Inlet 9 Low Air Pressure gauge 10 High Air Pr...

Page 188: ...der dispenser Powder inlets From IRS and left right OFMs Machine Services Module MSM At back of machine main interface is gauge panel Electrical and control electronics enclosures Application computer...

Page 189: ...elp for more information on manually controlling the system Access Build Setup directly to modify a build packet on the fly while a build is in progress To start the software see Run Sinter applicatio...

Page 190: ...who installs your system If you did not order a permanent activation password for Magics RP software when you purchased your SLS system you can order one by contacting Materialise See your Magics RP s...

Page 191: ...tate Power on the SLS system Run the Sinter application Perform SLS system machine start up sequence These three procedures are described next Power on SLS system 1 Turn on the SLS system s main power...

Page 192: ...e still is not Start chiller and verify flow gauges If you re starting the SLS system from it s powered off state you must first perform the following start up sequence before you start a build Start...

Page 193: ...ate their correct readings These are 6 Verify SLS system nitrogen supply L Skip Step a if you have a nitrogen dewar or bulk tank connected to your SLS system instead of a nitrogen generator a Open the...

Page 194: ...e S L S s y s t e m o n l y 8 Check pressure and flow gauges Verify the target pressure and flow settings on the SLS system gauge panel GAUGE TARGET PRESS TARGET FLOW Laser Window N2 105 kPa 7 lpm N2...

Page 195: ...Control window in Man Ops L If Sinter is not running you must run it first then unload the RCM in Man Ops 3 Exit the Sinter application if it is running 4 Shut down Windows 5 Depressurize Close the v...

Page 196: ...owever if the laser cover is removed for any reason the unit becomes a dangerous Class IV laser device Direct or reflected laser power from a Class IV laser device can cause severe burns and eye damag...

Page 197: ...stem s RCM door and unplug the RCM cable from the RCM 7 Pull out the RCM and place the insulated RCM lid over the cylinder to keep the heat in CLEAN THE LASER WINDOW 1 At the SLS system raise the lase...

Page 198: ...ndows and tighten frame screws sufficient to ensure frame gasket compression CLEAN THE ROLLER BELT CHANNELS IR SENSOR AND BLACKBODY Vacuum the front and back roller belt tracking channels using the ru...

Page 199: ...ser window with both hands and carefully slide unit out of system 5 Place unit on flat surface with handle end up 6 Using lens paper and ethanol carefully clean optic To do so drop ethanol on the lens...

Page 200: ...transporters and tubes L If you run out of powder unexpectedly your overflow chute s and or screen s might be clogged Periodically check and clean the overflow chutes and screens The steps are the sa...

Page 201: ...from the machine you now have access to the roller 7 Using a rag and alcohol clean the roller Cleaning the RCM Clean the RCM before preheating it See Cleaning the RCM on page 128 Checking the SLS syst...

Page 202: ...of SLS system failure modes below COLOR MODE SLS SYSTEM STATUS Red Off Normal Steady An alarm is active Yellow Off Normal Steady A warning is active Flashing Safety override during service by a Field...

Page 203: ...ics problem on CC board Time to add powder layer has been exceeded Part bed is too hot Temperatures not adjusted correctly 1 Adjust part bed heater offsets 2 Adjust part bed heater setpoints Time to a...

Page 204: ...ontact Customer Support Short Feed Clean exhaust filter Feed roller gap clogged Chunks in feed hopper are clogging feed roller gap Clean out feed hopper and overflows No powder in feed hopper IRS stal...

Page 205: ...ect full IPC Overflow pinch valve leak Worn durometer rubber Contact Customer Support 3D CSE Only Replace rubber Part bed is melting Uneven part bed heating Thermocouple short circuit tripped breaker...

Page 206: ...upport Top part surface is rough Laser scanner problem Chiller not on Turn on Chiller If that does solve problem Contact Customer Support 3D CSE Only Make sure Chiller sensor is installed and working...

Page 207: ...Customer Support 3D CSE Only Clean DSP card contactors Do not have ability to start the inert process but no message A dependency has not been met Software bug Check all interlocks especially the lase...

Page 208: ...ions BOS Features 210 BOS Overview 211 BOS Operator Controls and Indicators 212 BOS Components 215 BOS Safety 218 BOS Power Up Sequence 220 BOS Start up 221 Breakout Station mode operations 222 BOS Op...

Page 209: ...ures BOS Door Air Curtain Powder Transport Hopper Operator panel Emergency Stop button RCM bay RCM raise lower switch Sifter Waste bag Rotating auger in hopper can crush and cut Do not operate with ho...

Page 210: ...lled breakout To remove parts from a part cake you roll the cooled RCM into the BOS connect the RCM cable and gradually raise the part piston removing powder and parts as you go Unsintered part cake p...

Page 211: ...splays the most recent status Occasionally the status will overshadow a warning or error message You can view the hidden message by pressing to hide the undesired status message It will reappear when...

Page 212: ...on jog switch on the left inside wall of the breakout chamber to Raise the part cake during breakout Home lower the part piston after breakout optional recommended COLOR MODE BOS STATUS Red Off Normal...

Page 213: ...he Stop position when you release it L When the part piston reaches its upper or lower limit its up or down motion stops automatically to prolong the life of the piston motor even if the switch is not...

Page 214: ...pper The hopper receives part cake powder that you scrape into the work table grates on the right and left side of the RCM bay The hopper itself is below the larger grate on the right Powder that fall...

Page 215: ...ble reach reduces arm and back fatigue Before breakout after you dock and lock an RCM in the BOS place the work platform directly in front of the BOS To move the platform lift the right side until the...

Page 216: ...e dust from the BOS work chamber via a fixed duct hose The flexible vacuum duct arm enables you to remove glass media from SLS parts after you clean them in the optional Bead Blaster AIR Do not restri...

Page 217: ...front of the BOS and between the end panels The BOS main door is designed for easy and comfortable access to the breakout area In order to accommodate some users a work platform may be acquired for e...

Page 218: ...ey may not be completely cooled before breakout The powder can be very hot prior to cooling Thermal protective gloves should be used if examining the RCM module or prematurely removing the parts or po...

Page 219: ...twork connection L The yellow stacklight lamp is on while the BOS establishes a network connection The green light turns on when it does 3 After about 15 seconds the BOS displays In Standby While In S...

Page 220: ...aste drum 2 Press 3 If the BOS sifter is empty the BOS turns on the auger and sifter motors at the bottom of the hopper and attempts to fill the sifter If it can do so in less than 2 minutes it starts...

Page 221: ...fter motor shuts off and transport sequence begins The transport sequence takes about 2 minutes 1 Sifter air slide air flow turns on 2 The transporter fills until its level sensor switches on 3 Sifter...

Page 222: ...l removed See image at right The left air slide air flow is only turned on in Breakout Station mode and only when hopper is empty level sensor off The left air slide air flow is off In Standby mode an...

Page 223: ...n the POWDER TRANSPORT switch is OFF the BOS enters the Powder Xfer Off state If you turn the POWDER TRANSPORT switch to RECYCLE or DISPOSAL the BOS switches to the In Standby state Xfer to Sifter If...

Page 224: ...ter state change summary THE BOS STATE CHANGES WHEN AND THE SIFTER FROM TO In Standby sifter motor off Xfer to Sifter sifter motor on You press Is empty Xfer to Sifter sifter motor on In Standby sifte...

Page 225: ...e from the Waiting for IRS state when the Sifter is full sifter level sensor on there s powder to send POWDER TRANSPORT switch is set to RECYCLE BOS receives a powder request from the IRS The BOS rema...

Page 226: ...he BOS enters the Stopping state it stops both these motors After the Stopping state the BOS returns to In Standby BOS in EStop The BOS enters the BOS in EStop state when the E Stop button is pressed...

Page 227: ...e BOS reverts to In Standby state Dispose Error The BOS displays Dispose Error if it detected an error when transferring powder to the waste powder drum After you press to acknowledge the error the BO...

Page 228: ...tion then press To view BOS software version From the Main menu choose About then press The BOS software version number and date appears Press to return to the Main menu To access BOS Setup or Diagnos...

Page 229: ...option then press To access the Process Params menu Use the Process Params menu to view and change the BOS RCM Com Mode and RCM Type process parameters From the Setup menu choose Process Params then p...

Page 230: ...ng or press to keep the setting as is and return to the Process Params menu SET RCM TYPE Use the RCM Type process parameter to specify which type of RCM is connected to the BOS an RCM 140 or a taller...

Page 231: ...TIME PARAMETERS Use the MaxTime operation_name engineering parameters to set the timeouts for various BOS powder transfer operations 1 From the Eng Params menu choose a MaxTime operation_name paramete...

Page 232: ...ht lights To select Diagnostic menu options From the BOS Main menu select Diagnostics The Diagnostics menu appears Press to choose an option then press To access the Input Status menu Use the Input St...

Page 233: ...mit the Move RCM Up Down input status changes to OFF automatically to prolong the life of the piston motor BOS INPUT STATUS OPERATION Move RCM Up ON Raises part piston while RCM Present input is ON th...

Page 234: ...ove RCM Up or Move RCM Down input in the ON state the piston will move to its upper or lower limit until you change the status back to OFF before it reaches To access the Force Output menu Use the For...

Page 235: ...ve ON Opens the BOS s air cylinder valve OFF Closes the BOS s air cylinder valve IRS Pch Valve Horz ON Same as moving the operator panel rotary switch to RECYCLE Opens the BOS s horizontal IRS pinch v...

Page 236: ...ch the RCM Power Relay or individual Stacklight lamps off or on The outputs on the General Outputs submenu under the Force Output menu perform the BOS operations below Air Cyl Valve display Air Cyl Va...

Page 237: ...4 Press to save the status or press to keep the status as is and return to the General Outputs menu If you saved a Lamp Color output in the ON state the corresponding color Stacklight lamp will remai...

Page 238: ...y in front of the BOS To move the platform lift the right side until the wheels on the left side touch the floor then roll it like a hand truck Before breakout after you dock and lock an RCM in the BO...

Page 239: ...is being raised or lowered Sifting Network communications with other SLS process machines You must shut down the Dust Collector separately You can do this at any time by simply turning off the Dust Co...

Page 240: ...he hopper table surface Remove the grate and set aside Do not operate the machine while the grate is removed 3 After servicing the machine replace the grate and make sure the grate is flush with the t...

Page 241: ...Bounds Value entered is outside valid range For example the Percent Virgin must be greater or equal to 30 and less than or equal to 100 Enter value that is within range RFID Factory Tag Error RFID Ta...

Page 242: ...ts and solutions that help reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing Its systems utilize patented technologies that create physical objects from d...

Page 243: ...in return for ongoing receipt of improvements It is the responsibility of the Licensed User to provide 3D Systems with current information as to its name and address The Licensed User also undertakes...

Page 244: ...or regulations or industry practices are relevant to activities in which it engages as well as assuring that those laws regulations or standards are complied with under actual operating conditions an...

Page 245: ...he following spreads a powder wave and heats it to feed temperature feeds powder to a new layer heats powder on the part bed to process temperature and then holds the part bed temperature constant whi...

Page 246: ...OS work table The auger grinds part cake powder to be recycled before it dropping it into the BOS sifter B batch One unit of blended virgin powder and used powder stored in the IRS Blender bin A batch...

Page 247: ...t stores the powder blend until the SLS system requests a refill BOS Breakout Station The machine used for breakout in the SLS process The BOS can be set to recycle or dispose of used powder after bre...

Page 248: ...a build packet bpf file build packet archive A compressed Exported bpz file containing a build packet and its associated files A build packet archive can also contain the sorted facet file and attach...

Page 249: ...linder walls and leaves room for unsintered layers at the top and bottom of the part cake Unsintered layers form a base for parts in a build and thermally insulate the top and bottom of the part cake...

Page 250: ...nsufficiently preheated part bed Post build curl happens when different regions of a part cool down at different rates Controlled cooldown helps prevent post build curl curling See part curling cylind...

Page 251: ...building SLS parts in SLS systems Dust Collector Auxiliary machine with a vacuum air duct and removable filter used in the SLS process The Dust Collector connects to the BOS and removes airborne powd...

Page 252: ...powder dispenser at the bottom of the feed hopper fill Overlapping parallel vectors that make up the horizontal surface of a slice in a part build Fill Scan Spacing also laser scan spacing On the part...

Page 253: ...amber inert 5 5 oxygen or less depending on the material to prevent powder oxidation and combustion inerting Lowering the oxygen level and raising the nitrogen level in the process chamber Inerting oc...

Page 254: ...nsor detects the emissivity of infrared energy at the part bed and maps it to part bed temperature based on the most recent IR sensor calibration IRS Integrated Recycling Station Mixes new virgin powd...

Page 255: ...it records information in these files continually adding new information as the application runs LPC Lower Process Chamber see process chamber LPM Liters Per Minute the unit of coolant and nitrogen f...

Page 256: ...f color coded text notification that appears in the Sinter application s Message List window Messages keep you informed about SLS system activity New messages always appear at the top of the list The...

Page 257: ...hich occurs only during service procedures operator A person trained by 3D Systems to operate the SLS system and all other SLS equipment and to perform all tasks associated with build preparation buil...

Page 258: ...al batch is also 60 virgin The IRS only blends a partial batch when there is insufficient virgin or used powder for a full batch It makes the largest partial batch possible using all the limiting amou...

Page 259: ...adhere to the sintered layers and cause the part to exceed its designed dimensions part parameter A part scanning property with a default profile you can change in Build Setup s Part Profile Editor p...

Page 260: ...roller transports and levels powder from the feed hopper across the powder bed Powder Management System PMS network and database application that enables powder transfers between SLS equipment logs d...

Page 261: ...a build the atmosphere inside the process chamber is inert and warmed by the heaters The IPM delivers the laser beam through the laser window then down to the part bed profile The set of values assign...

Page 262: ...uch as IPC serial number expiration date IRS machine ID current IPC weight etc roller The device in the process chamber that spreads and levels powder across the powder bed and part bed In each Add Po...

Page 263: ...ess by which the laser beam is deflected onto the part plane in order to sinter a part scanning mirrors Mirrors moved by the galvanometers that direct the CO2 laser beam during selective laser sinteri...

Page 264: ...Pro 140 and sPro 230 SLS Selective Laser Sintering A thermodynamic process in which directed laser energy heats particulates in a defined pattern fusing them into a solid mass SLS is one of several 3D...

Page 265: ...file SPI Serial Peripheral Interface One of two BOS RCM communications modes set using the BOS RCM Com Mode process parameter stage One of three separate consecutive states of a build Each stage has a...

Page 266: ...T button two USB Universal Serial Bus ports and service access keyswitch UPC Upper Process Chamber part bed heaters and IR sensor w blackbody O2 sensor Used bin On IRS top left rear corner receives us...

Page 267: ...uild stages The warmup stage defines the first portion of the build profile which applies to unscanned layers added before the Build stage warning A type of Sinter application message color code yello...

Page 268: ...ty requirements 51 IRS IPC 134 laser safety and classifications 20 Message List window in Sinter application 77 part cake cooldown 91 Powder Management System 52 safety 9 service maintenance laser 196...

Page 269: ...enance 240 noise level 19 operating states 223 operator controls and indicators 211 powder transport 146 POWDER TRANSPORT switch 6 power up sequence 94 RCM Com Mode 230 RCM Type 230 safety 217 Setup m...

Page 270: ...RCM cable 104 106 110 calibration IR sensor about 85 disabling automatic 85 manual 85 checking SLS equipment 59 Chemtrec phone numbers 36 classifications laser safety 20 cleaning overflow chute scree...

Page 271: ...process 3 Facility Layout SLS process 3 feed hopper SLS system 50 134 filters exhaust SLS system 204 HEPA on waste powder drum 240 Nitrogen Generator 201 Force Output menu option BOS Diagnostics menu...

Page 272: ...hot surfaces and powders safety 35 I IEC 60825 laser safety 20 Integrated Recycling Station See IRS Intelligent Powder Cartridge See IPC IPC connecting to IRS 163 description 147 features 137 ground c...

Page 273: ...aser certification 24 machine I D 24 labels safety locations 22 23 34 types 15 language display selecting 78 laser certification label 24 classifications 20 radiation safety 20 safety 20 Class IV 20 s...

Page 274: ...Man Ops Material Guide DuraForm 8 Material Safety Data Sheet See MSDS DuraForm menus operator panel Message List window Sinter application 11 113 Mode Standby BOS 94 219 228 modifying build in progres...

Page 275: ...ild Profile editing 57 87 Part Profile editing 57 part cake cooldown 93 load raise in BOS 96 part piston homing 76 Part Profile parmeters editing 57 pausing a build 86 Pist I and I1 I4 output current...

Page 276: ...em 191 pre build checklist 70 preheating RCM 68 115 129 process parameters BOS RCM Com Mode 230 RCM Type BOS parameter 230 Process Params menu BOS 229 profiles build parameters editing 57 cooldown on...

Page 277: ...gets 116 test manually 126 recycle used powder 98 restarting a terminated build 82 roller homing 76 running a build 81 the Sinter application 74 S safety electrical 17 E stop locations and effects 40...

Page 278: ...iting 48 homing part piston and roller 76 Manual Operations Man Ops 62 72 to load RCM 75 online Help in application 3 8 11 46 70 113 189 202 run 62 74 after dspif initializes 62 74 to load RCM 69 runn...

Page 279: ...tion 11 113 BOS 237 states BOS 212 IRS 153 SLS system 202 testing lamps BOS 232 237 standalone Build Setup 56 Standby mode BOS 219 228 starting a build 72 BOS 220 IRS 154 SLS equipment 60 SLS system 1...

Page 280: ...s s 2 8 0 I N D E X u s e r s g u i d e V A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z V view build in progress 83 Virgin bin IRS 66 67 135 137 139 140 capacity 136 status 159 virgin powder loa...

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