3D Platform
WorkSeries 200, 300 & 400 Manual
Revision: B
Date: December 28, 2017
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Care & Maintenance
Maintenance (reference service schedule)
For the safety of the user and to avoid shock or
unintended motion, all maintenance of the 3D Platform
WorkSeries 3D printer should be:
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Conducted with the machine unplugged from all
electrical outlets.
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Conducted when all heated components are cool.
Exception:
Maintenance and replacement of the extruder nozzles must
be done when the extruder is heated. Use extreme caution when
maintaining or operating heated machinery. See details
—
cleaning the
nozzle and changing the nozzle
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on page 24.
For the safety of the user, use extreme caution when
working with heated machinery.
Cleaning the Nozzle
IMPORTANT
- Use extreme caution when maintaining
or operating heated machinery. The nozzle must be
heated to 180°C (minimum) when cleaning.
Safety Guidelines
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Wear heat resistant gloves.
•
Prior to all routine maintenance on the extruder
and/or nozzle, insert six-inch tall block under
actuator to avoid any type of crush hazard.
•
Use appropriate tools for all cleaning and
maintenance.
When to Clean the Nozzle
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When filament is not flowing smoothly.
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When filament is not being extruded properly.
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When changing material type.
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Periodically between large prints
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preventative
maintenance.
Note:
Some materials are more difficult to clean from nozzles,
and therefore will lead to more frequent nozzle replacement.
How to Clean the Nozzle
Cold-pull method (applies to Volcano extruder only):
1.
With filament in the hot end, heat nozzle to
printing temperature according to the filament.
2.
Cool nozzle to 90°C.
3.
Immediately after 90°C temperature is reached,
press button on side of extruder, quickly pull
filament from extruder.
4.
Examine end of filament that was in extruder to
see if there are any visible artifacts.
5.
Repeat as needed to ensure no artifacts are found.
6.
If the artifacts remain after multiple cold pulls,
replace nozzle.
