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material enters the printer, remove it immediately to avoid damage. Be sure
to contact the SolFlex service team (
).
In the following sections, typical signs of wear and possibly occurring defects of
the film as well as the necessary troubleshooting steps will be explained.
Cracks or Holes
Causes:
Usually, cracks or holes in the film are caused by improper handling, e.g.
by using sharp or pointed cleaning instruments or by recurring local forces on the
film (separation of the polymerized part from the film). The forces during the
printing process are higher when printing large areas or when using high-viscosity
3D printing materials. If particles or cured print material residues from previous
print jobs have remained in the material tray, subsequent damage to the film may
occur.
Error:
Openings in the film can be easily recognized. If an opening occurs
spontaneously during the printing process, a small amount of printing resin might
get between the glass and the film. The subsequent exposure process often leads
to the curing of the liquid material between the film and the glass and thus
prevents further propagation of the material. Due to the cured material between
the film and the glass, even small openings in the film can be easily identified.
Recommended actions:
A film tear or a hole in the film is a serious defect and
requires immediate action:
1.
Cancel the print job
2.
Remove the PowerVat from the printer immediately
3.
Remove material from the PowerVat
4.
[Step A] Removing the Top Part (follow cleaning instructions)
5.
[Step B] Removing the Film (follow cleaning instructions)
6.
7.
[Step F] Assembling the Top Part
Caution:
If there are cracks in the film, it must be replaced immediately, as
further use may damage the printer.
