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formlabs Form 3BL Manual Download Page 52

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Disassembly and repair

All steps that involve opening the machine and/or investigating internal components
should be done by skilled persons under the guidance of Formlabs Support or a
certified service provider.

Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider to receive repair instructions and
authorization, including how to disassemble or remove the shells.

Task

Frequency

Replacing the slider

When the slider is damaged and does not move

smoothly or after 300,000 layers.

Replacing the Light Processing Units (LPUs)

When advised by Formlabs Support or a certified

service provider.

Replacing the display assembly

When the display becomes inoperable or does

not respond to touch inputs.

WARNING

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Summary of Contents for Form 3BL

Page 1: ...Manual Form 3BL...

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Page 3: ...n and Usage Instructions Form 3BL Large format Low Force Stereolithography LFS 3D printer Original English instructions Read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference September 2020 REV 0...

Page 4: ...5 Emergency and exceptional situations 16 4 Preparation and setup 17 4 1 Location and environs 17 4 2 Networking 17 4 3 Unboxing the printer 17 4 4 Serial name 18 4 5 Installing the printer 19 4 6 Co...

Page 5: ...6 7 Maintaining the resin tank 40 7 Troubleshooting 43 7 1 Collecting diagnostic logs 43 7 2 Performing a factory reset 43 7 3 Cleaning after a failed print 43 7 4 Troubleshooting errors or abnormal a...

Page 6: ...2...

Page 7: ...grator to perform the appropriate and complete risk analysis evaluation and testing of the products with respect to the relevant specific application or use thereof Neither Formlabs nor any of its aff...

Page 8: ...and instructions and follows them Formlabs is not liable for cases of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non compliance with the safety instructions In such cases the w...

Page 9: ...2459 Berlin Germany 1 2 2 Warranty This product is protected under warranty Formlabs offers a warranty for all Formlabs branded hardware Unless otherwise expressly stated the Terms of Service includin...

Page 10: ...llest extent legally permitted Formlabs EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED OR EXPLICIT WARRANTY OF FITNESS for a particular usage the particular nature and circumstances of said usage being unforeseen an...

Page 11: ...quirements 100 240 VACMaximum 8 5 A 50 60 Hz 650 W Laser specifications IEC 60825 1 2014 EN 60825 1 2014 Class 1 laser product 2 Light Processing Units LPUs In each Light Processing Unit LPU 405 nm vi...

Page 12: ...asers pass upwards through the flexible film and cure resin onto the build platform to form a printed part Mixer Each resin tank includes a mixer that improves print consistency by clearing the build...

Page 13: ...rfaces or solvent Wash skin with plenty of soap and water Battery operated solvent pump Fill and empty the rinse bucket Build platform jig Stabilize the build platform for the secure removal of prints...

Page 14: ...al assistance visit support formlabs com Tap the home icon in the left sidebar to access the Home screen Current or upcoming print jobs appear here Tap the collapsed menu icon in the left sidebar from...

Page 15: ...cal WARNING The laser beam is harmful to the eyes Avoid direct contact ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Uncured photopolymer resin is classified as hazardous to aquatic life 3 1 Component and subsystem safety 3 1...

Page 16: ...from its power source before removing the shells Accessible radiation is within Class 1 limits The laser diodes used inside the device have the following specifications Diode Violet 405 nm Maximum ou...

Page 17: ...installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interf...

Page 18: ...f flying debris Wear eye protection and gloves to protect the skin and eyes 3 3 Specifications of tools to be used The Form 3BL shall only be used with supplied accessories and additional tools recomm...

Page 19: ...its LPUs These interchangeable assemblies each contain a laser and mirrors the control the path of the laser ensuring a clean crisp laser spot The Form 3BL has two Light Processing Units which are sec...

Page 20: ...isopropyl alcohol with gloves in a well ventilated area Keep away from heat sparks and open flame Isopropyl alcohol evaporates rapidly so keep the rinse tub and bottles closed whenever possible 3 5 2...

Page 21: ...ploading prints to the Form 3BL and remotely monitoring the printer ensure that the Form 3BL maintains a constant connection to a secure network Refer to section 4 6 Connecting the printer to a networ...

Page 22: ...oughout the area Stand the Form 3BL s packaging upright to ensure it is level 2 Lift the outer cardboard box off of the lower carrier tray 3 Remove the two foam inserts from the top of the printer 4 U...

Page 23: ...wireless network To install the Wi Fi antenna screw the Wi Fi antenna onto the jack on the back of the machine next to the power USB and Ethernet ports 4 5 3 Turning on the printer To turn on the prin...

Page 24: ...with Ethernet 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the machine 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN 4 6 3 Connecting with a manual IP configu...

Page 25: ...be raised during the initial printer setup 5 Adjust the feet until the printer s touchscreen indicates the printer is level 4 8 Inserting the resin tank and mixer Resin is dispensed out of the resin...

Page 26: ...e resin tank magnetically clicks into place A sensor detects the resin tank and the status lights pulse 4 8 2 Inserting the mixer To insert the mixer 1 Open the printer cover 2 Orient the mixer with i...

Page 27: ...print To insert the resin cartridges 1 Close the printer cover 2 Shake the resin cartridges before each print to ensure the resin is mixed thoroughly Shake each resin cartridge approximately every tw...

Page 28: ...ld platform wash prints in solvent and remove supports 4 11 1 Installing the rinse bucket Connect the rinse bucket ground wire to a grounded piece of metal If you store solvent in a metal container el...

Page 29: ...ing the printer 2 Wipe residual resin from the build platform and store the platform away from sunlight Do not ship the printer with any resin inside Resin left inside the machine can leak during tran...

Page 30: ...a second sling under the other side of the printer 7 Place the foam carrier tray insert into the cardboard carrier tray 8 Use the provided handles on the lifting straps to lift the printer into its c...

Page 31: ...ted overhang angle 10 from level Maximum horizontal support span length 29 mm 1 14 in Minimum vertical wire diameter For a 7 mm tall 0 3 in wire 0 2 mm 0 008 in diameter For a 30 mm tall 1 2 in wire 1...

Page 32: ...del 4 Click Orientation A dialogue box opens 5 To rotate Click and drag along the sphere manipulator to spin the model freely Click and drag on a ring to move the model along that axis Enter a specifi...

Page 33: ...t chamber inside the Form 3BL to preheat For detailed guidance and visual assistance visit support formlabs com 5 4 1 Automatic consumables checks The Form 3BL checks the following before each print A...

Page 34: ...labs approved third party large format ultrasonic cleaner Formlabs products such as the Form Wash L can be used with either isopropyl alcohol or tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether as a washing solve...

Page 35: ...ing resin into the printer cavity Refer to sections 6 7 3 Replacing the resin tank and 6 6 3 Replacing the resin cartridges for more information 5 6 5 Checking and maintaining the resin temperature Th...

Page 36: ...cedures may damage the machine and void the warranty Wear personal protective equipment PPE when performing maintenance tasks Use tools only as described Disconnect the machine from its power source b...

Page 37: ...dge bite valves Inspecting the bite valves 6 3 2 Resin tank interior Inspecting the resin tank 6 7 1 6 2 2 Monthly maintenance Inspect Refer to Section Resin cartridge ID chips Inspecting the cartridg...

Page 38: ...ng the resin tank interior Refer to section 6 7 1 Inspecting the resin tank 6 4 Monthly maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks on a monthly basis For detailed guidance and visual assistan...

Page 39: ...5 3 Inspecting the drip catcher Visually inspect the drip catcher for any traces of resin Clean the drip catcher with isopropyl alcohol and low fiber paper towels Moving parts Disconnect the machine...

Page 40: ...t noise or where the tank carrier sticks or moves less smoothly 4 Visually inspect the ball screw to ensure that no debris or foreign objects obstruct the ball screw or path of motion 5 Visually inspe...

Page 41: ...ticks or moves less smoothly 8 Wipe the screw with a microfiber cloth or low fiber paper towel to remove excess lubricant 6 6 Planned maintenance Perform the following maintenance tasks at the frequen...

Page 42: ...e a ring stand to reduce the risk of spilling resin 3 Remove the resin tank and mixer Place the mixer aside on a protected surface 4 Hold the edge of the resin tank taking care not to touch the resin...

Page 43: ...essed air to clean in and around the glass optical window to avoid scratching it If the glass optical window is smudged refer to section 6 6 5 Cleaning the glass optical window 6 6 5 Cleaning the glas...

Page 44: ...nd or take care to avoid spilling resin outside the resin tank Sharp and metal tools can damage the dual layer flexible film and affect print quality leading to print failures and or a resin spill Do...

Page 45: ...e gloves 2 Visually inspect the tank frame for contamination or resin Resin on the tank frame may result in print failures and or damage to the slider If the slider is contaminated refer to section 6...

Page 46: ...o change materials between prints or when a resin tank is damaged or needs to be cleaned To replace the resin tank 1 Put on a new clean pair of nitrile gloves 2 Remove the build platform from the prin...

Page 47: ...tworked connections 7 3 Cleaning after a failed print Occasionally a print may fail to complete A failed print may leave small partially cured pieces of resin floating in the resin tank or hard cured...

Page 48: ...he cleaning mesh on the blade of the tank tool d Lift the cleaning mesh out of the resin tank I If the tank tool cannot hold the cleaning mesh Attach the top part of the tank tool to the bottom part S...

Page 49: ...he tank tool after each use to remove excess liquid resin and prevent contamination Required supplies Wiping Washing Isopropyl alcohol Low fiber paper towels Non reactive nitrile gloves Form Wash L or...

Page 50: ...cted to the same LAN Check for other open instances of PreForm Save any files before restarting PreForm Disconnect your printer from the LAN and reconnect to establish a proper connection Error messag...

Page 51: ...erly due to insufficient space between the build platform and the flexible film Increase the base height in PreForm s advanced settings Check the build platform height Poor surface finish Cured or par...

Page 52: ...fied service provider to receive repair instructions and authorization including how to disassemble or remove the shells Task Frequency Replacing the slider When the slider is damaged and does not mov...

Page 53: ...liquid resin cures to solid material when exposed to light and heat 4 Dispose of the fully cured resin and container in the household waste 9 1 2 Cured resin or cleaned prints Dispose of cleaned prin...

Page 54: ...toinitiator Have a copy of the Formlabs resin safety data sheet SDS on hand in case the disposal service attendant needs more information 9 3 Recycling of solvent For large volumes of solvent consider...

Page 55: ...nd recycling facilities By disposing of the packaging waste in the proper manner you help avoid possible hazards for the environment and public health Save the Form 3BL s packaging including any inser...

Page 56: ...15 33 37 39 56 58 slider 15 37 39 41 48 56 58 H hazard 11 13 16 17 21 23 26 30 40 49 10 Index A accessories 1 12 14 16 17 25 29 38 42 44 45 49 50 third party 14 17 20 30 adjustment 15 47 57 adjust 21...

Page 57: ...urfaces 40 46 47 optical components 14 15 32 33 57 optical path 47 58 orientation 24 28 47 orient 12 22 27 P packaging 1 17 18 22 25 50 51 package 17 25 personal protective equipment 4 14 32 PPE 4 14...

Page 58: ...43 45 supports 7 9 14 19 20 24 28 30 47 56 supporting 28 29 specifications 4 6 7 12 14 27 spring fingers 34 55 status lights 22 24 LED 7 store 4 24 25 38 42 storage 23 38 storing 23 31 34 38 49 58 T t...

Page 59: ...l contact establishes an electrical connection with the cartridge ID chip to detect the resin cartridge Cleaning mesh A thin flat printed part that binds loose resin and other debris together in the r...

Page 60: ...aise or lower the printer Leveling feet Each corner of the printer is supported by a rubber foot that is threaded into the bottom of the machine When prompted by the touchscreen use the leveling disc...

Page 61: ...ted part Only use approved materials and procedures to clean the resin tank Resin tank RFID sticker Each resin tank has an RFID sticker attached to the back wall of the tank frame The printer reads th...

Page 62: ...ints leave smudges that obstruct the optical path Tank spout A spout at the right of the resin tank sits underneath the cartridge dispense hole and receives resin from the resin cartridge Tank tool A...

Page 63: ...al UL 62368 1 2nd Edition 2014 12 01 CAN CSA C22 2 No 62368 1 14 2nd Edition 2014 12 01 IEC 62368 1 2014 EN 62368 1 2014 A11 2017 IEC 62471 2006 Laser IEC 60825 1 2014 EN 60825 1 2014 FDA performance...

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