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Recoater System
Blade Installation and Removal
Recoater Blades
The recoater blade is on a rail system above the resin delivery module (RDM). The recoating
process combines elevator and recoater blade movements to apply liquid resin to the top of the
part so that the next layer can be built. The blade, which contacts the liquid resin, can be removed
from the Viper Pro SLA system. The blade should be kept with the RDM so that when the resin is
changed, the blade remains with the resin that it has been in contact with.
1. Take blade off the blade rest that is on the RDM.
2. Place the blade onto the two locating pins.
3. Secure blade with thumb screws.
To remove the recoater blade, follow these steps:
1. Loosen thumb screws.
2. Remove blade from the two locating pins.
3. Place blade onto the blade rest that is on the RDM.
Note: During build operation, if the build completes or stops, or if the recoater
stalls, the recoater automatically moves back to the home position.
Note: Recoater blade tabs are delicate. Extra care should be taken to prevent
damage to them. If tabs are damaged, the calibrate recoater process will not
function properly, resulting in build failures.
To install the recoater blade, follow these steps:
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