3D Systems sPro, User Manual

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SLS p r o c e s s 1 3 1 R C M
u s e r ’ s g u i d e t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
UnLoad the RCM from the SLS System
after a build
Before you start your build, you need to run
Sinter and “load” the RCM in the SLS system; i.e.,
raise it up until the rim of the part cylinder seals
against the underside of the process chamber
floor.
1
Power up and start
the SLS system,
then run
Sinter .
2
Put the Sinter
application in
Manual Operations
mode; click
Man Ops on 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
Manual Operations toolbar, and click the
Unload button.
See Piston Control under the Manual Operations
topic in Sinter Help for instructions.
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
RCM Error Conditions
The RCM is held in place by air-powered jacks. If
the air pressure to the SLS system drops even
briefly, the RCM will drop and the
Chamber is
not inert warning message is displayed.
See Starting the SLS
System (only) on
page 191 and Starting
the SLS System (only) on
page 191.