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3D SYSTEMS CONFIDENTIAL

Title:

Work Instruction – ProJet 6000/7000 Manual Resin Stirring Procedure

Doc: 

283584-00

Description:

ProJet 6000 and 7000

Rev: 

A

Date:

9/11/14

Page:

1 of  7

Purpose: 

To provide step-by-step work instructions for manually stirring the vat in the ProJet 6000 and 

7000 printers.

Tools & Supplies Required

:

Nitrile gloves

Safety goggles

Lab coat

Absorbent paper towels

3/8” to 1/2” variable-speed drill (cord or cordless) which can operate to stir resin for at least 30
minutes.

A propeller which has a long shaft stem and can be attached to the drill for mixing. The total length
of the propeller should not be longer than 6” (15cm).

Example propeller

Summary of Contents for ProJet 6000

Page 1: ...or manually stirring the vat in the ProJet 6000 and 7000 printers Tools Supplies Required Nitrile gloves Safety goggles Lab coat Absorbent paper towels 3 8 to 1 2 variable speed drill cord or cordless...

Page 2: ...Open the machine door and remove the platform from the system if it is in the system Close the door When alerted select Yes to turn the power back on 1 Go to the Advanced screen select Elevator Levele...

Page 3: ...oJet 6000 7000 Manual Resin Stirring Procedure Doc 283584 00 Description ProJet 6000 and 7000 Rev A Date 9 11 14 Page 3 of 7 Go to the Advanced page select Print Applicator and select Park Wait for th...

Page 4: ...4 of 7 Go to the Advanced screen and select Elevator Leveler Select Drain Print Tray Let the resin drain until the resin level in the print tray is about 2 below the rim 5 Install the propeller shaft...

Page 5: ...and slowly increase the rpm until it reaches the highest rpm without the resin overflowing 7 Stir the resin for about 30 minutes During the stirring procedure debris may collect around the propeller o...

Page 6: ...to move to the offload position 9 Open the machine door and install a clean platform Close the machine door When alerted select Yes to turn the power back on Select Start Wait for the elevator to mov...

Page 7: ...and 7000 Rev A Date 9 11 14 Page 7 of 7 END OF PROCEDURE To clean the drill and propeller take them to a room away from the machine and wipe down with isopropyl alcohol and paper towels The drill com...

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