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Preface
Congratulations on purchasing the Fuse Sift. On behalf of the Formlabs team, we thank you
for your purchase. The Fuse Sift is the powder recovery station for the Fuse 1, a Selective
Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer.
When a print is finished, the resulting parts are buried in loose, unsintered powder and need
to be extracted. The workspace provided by the Fuse Sift allows users to extract parts from
a build chamber, reclaim unsintered powder, store both reclaimed and fresh powder, as well
as combining powder streams for printing. An air handling system helps reduce plumes from
free floating powder, and integrates a vacuum for easy cleanup.
This manual explains how to set up, use, and properly maintain the Fuse Sift, as well as
provides design guidance for optimizing print results.
The manual is intended for anyone who is installing, operating, maintaining, or otherwise
interacting with the Fuse Sift. Supervise young or inexperienced users to ensure enjoyable
and safe operation.
1.1
Read and retain instructions
Read and understand this manual and its safety instructions before using the Fuse Sift. Failure
to do so can result in serious injury or death. Keep all safety information and instructions for
future reference and provide them to subsequent users of the product.
Follow all instructions to avoid fire, explosions, electric shocks, or other hazards that may result
in damage to property and/or severe or fatal injuries.
The Fuse Sift shall only be used by persons who have fully read and understand the contents
of this manual. Ensure that each person who uses the Fuse Sift has read these warnings 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 warranty will be voided.
1.2
Obtaining documentation and information
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Access the latest version of all Formlabs product documentation.
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Submit any comments or feedback regarding what is good and what can be improved.
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