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During a build, the 

Build Viewer

 window 

displays the slice that the system is currently 
scanning. Click on a part to display its name at 
the bottom of the main window. 

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NOTE: If you close the 

Build Viewer

 window 

when a build is not running, you exit 

Build

 

mode. You cannot close this window while a 
build is running, but you can minimize it. 

Viewing options on the Toolbar

While the system is in 

Build

 mode, the 

Build

 

toolbar appears at the top of the main window as 
shown:

Some of the buttons on the toolbar control 
options for the 

Build Viewer

Click the 

Grid

 button to turn the display of grid 

marks on or off. Click the zoom buttons to 
expand or contract the scale of the 

Build Viewer

 

window. 

Options on the Viewer Menu 

While the system is in 

Build

 mode, you can set 

the following options for the 

Build Viewer

. These 

options appear on the 

Viewer

 menu in the main 

window:

VIEW OPTION

DESCRIPTION

Set grid size

This option displays a dialog 
box that lets you control the 
size of the grid drawn on the 

Build Viewer

 window. 

Grid marks

This option is the same as the 

Grid

 button on the toolbar. 

Clear after every 
slice

When this option is checked, 
the system erases the display 
before drawing a new slice. 
Otherwise, the system draws 
new slices on top of old ones. 

Dark 
background

You can toggle this option on 
or off by selecting it. When 
checked, the system displays a 
dark background in the 

Build 

Viewer

 window.

Содержание sPro

Страница 1: ...Pro SLS and DuraForm are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners L In accordance with laboratory equipment safety standards EN61010 1 Sect...

Страница 2: ...U I D E This guide describes how to create finished SLS parts made of DuraForm PA plastic powder laser sintering LS material using 3D Systems sPro SLS system and SLS equipment What s Inside 3 Hazard...

Страница 3: ...orm Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS s Printed copies of these documents were included in your SLS powder material shipment You can also download MSDS s for SLS materials from3D Systems website See Ot...

Страница 4: ...these sections SLS Equipment overview of SLS equipment features and functions This section includes illustrations that help you locate SLS equipment components and controls and convenient menu maps f...

Страница 5: ...mage and or data loss Electric shock Injury or death from electric shock Hot surface Burn injury or fire on hot non handling surface Allow surface to cool before touching Hot surface touch Burn injury...

Страница 6: ...0 0 for the temperature Setpoint C Keys Keyboard key names are capitalized for example Press the Enter key Labeled Controls and Indicators Labeled switches buttons lights and gauges are in bold upperc...

Страница 7: ...nts for facility electrical power room atmosphere compressed air nitrogen and coolant It also shows equipment dimensions and a recommended arrangement for your SLS equipment This layout was sent to yo...

Страница 8: ...Online Help from the main window menu bar For help on the currently selected Sinter command or window press function key F1 Material Guides give you the material machine and software configuration in...

Страница 9: ...ty 32 Mechanical Motion Hazard Locations 34 Hot Surfaces and Powders 35 DuraForm Material Handling Safety 36 IPC Handling Safety 37 Shutdown 39 Emergency Shutdown 40 Before using any SLS equipment you...

Страница 10: ...the 3D Systems service training package and are certified to perform service tasks Certification may occur at various levels and servicers should only perform tasks they are authorized and certified t...

Страница 11: ...ny way Do not enter any area displaying posted warning signs during open beam operations Open beam operations refer to the laser and they only occur during service procedures Alarms and Warnings If yo...

Страница 12: ...tely Safety Interlocks Safety interlock devices on the SLS equipment help prevent accidental laser exposure electrical shocks crush injuries burns and fires SLS equipment will not operate unless all s...

Страница 13: ...y minimizing exposure to heated powder slip hazards by keeping powder from dropping on the floor fire hazards by minimizing airborne dust cloud formation and potential ignition See MSDS for complete h...

Страница 14: ...on from escaping to the outside The process chamber window material also blocks laser radiation so you can safely observe the part bed during a build Other Active Safety Features The Breakout Station...

Страница 15: ...are surfaces and powders in the vicinity that may be hot and could cause severe burns or fire SLS equipment has two types of hot surface hazard labels one with a hand and one without The label with th...

Страница 16: ...anical Motion Hazard Locations on page 33 NOTCHED BELT PULLEY ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Motion of notched drive belt on pulley presents an entanglement hazard in the vicinity of this sign Entanglement hazar...

Страница 17: ...Only 3D Systems certified service personnel should operate SLS equipment with access panels or service doors open Heed high voltage warning signs and labels Take common sense safety precautions when...

Страница 18: ...t raising the oxygen concentration in the chamber This can keep the SLS system from reaching inert or cause an in process build to abort Waste Heat Almost all the electrical power used by the SLS syst...

Страница 19: ...quantifies the noise levels for various components of the SLS system EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL SLS System 85 dBA operator standpoint BOS and Dust Collector BOS only Dust Collector only Dust Collector sel...

Страница 20: ...th CDRH and by IEC 60825 the International Electrotechnical Commission s Radiation Safety of Laser Products Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide The Class I and Class IV laser design...

Страница 21: ...uld only be opened by certified service personnel See Laser Safety on page 20 DEFEATABLY INTERLOCKED PROTECTIVE HOUSING If you defeat the SLS system laser safety interlocks then open this housing pane...

Страница 22: ...a f e t y LASER RADIATION HAZARD LABEL LOCATIONS Behind the process chamber cover Behind raised laser window access door On process chamber left and right exterior wall right side not shown On proces...

Страница 23: ...TIONS CAUTION CLASS 4 INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION At top of SLS system on IPM access panel On back panel of...

Страница 24: ...4 S A F E T Y u s e r s g u i d e l a s e r s a f e t y LASER CERTIFICATION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION LABEL LOCATION Machine ID label at left rear of SLS system on AC chassis door Laser certification...

Страница 25: ...a beam Do not operate the SLS system with a broken or missing window Operate the SLS system in accordance with all local regulations If your state or national government does not provide guidelines fo...

Страница 26: ...e SLS laser or beam delivery system When this occurs certified service personnel at your site should follow the special laser safety precautions described in the following list Certified service perso...

Страница 27: ...he CO2 laser wavelength cannot travel through glass It will create a visible indication on polycarbonate Your company must provide industrial safety glasses of either glass or polycarbonate for adequa...

Страница 28: ...3D Systems material guides for information on specific powders Powder Ignition Information Powdered materials can be flammable and can be ignited by static electricity in a non inert environment Refer...

Страница 29: ...ssociation Volume 5 of the National Fire Codes Europe Maximale Arbeitsplatz Konzentration January 1990 Powder exposure US Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR section 1900 1000 available from Superinten...

Страница 30: ...und powder Maintain proper clearance from powders when using portable heating devices Store flammable liquids away from powder After removing a part from the process chamber allow it to cool to room t...

Страница 31: ...ready to use Have any equipment specified in the MSDS ready to use MSDS Give operators access to the MSDS s that apply to materials they will be handling and ensure that they read them If necessary tr...

Страница 32: ...oxygen level drops below a designated point It must be wired to trigger an immediate shutdown of the SLS system and nitrogen generator if in use The table of Oxygen Deprivation Effects and Symptoms on...

Страница 33: ...se rate goes up May experience impaired coordination perception and judgment 10 12 Respiration continues to increase in rate and depth Lips become blue May lose consciousness at this point 8 10 Mental...

Страница 34: ...y open or closed Keep hands away from the door props on the right and left sides of the door Make sure anyone working near the BOS has their hands clear of the door before you open or close it BOS pow...

Страница 35: ...described in Safety Labels on page 15 Avoid those surfaces when docking and removing the RCM Use appropriate gloves when removing the part cake from the RCM or let the part cake cool for several hour...

Страница 36: ...RS and contact 3D Systems Customer Support Hotline If no leakage or damage is observed store the full IPCs safely according to the storage guidelines below until you need to refill your IRS Storage Th...

Страница 37: ...material expiration date is printed on the IPC shipping tag in the plastic shipping pouch attached to the cover Do not connect an IPC to the IRS if the material is about to expire When the IRS detect...

Страница 38: ...especially when it is full The IPC weighs 50 kg 110 lb empty and 150 kg 330 lb full Always follow standard lifting practices one person per 23 kg 50 lb when moving any SLS equipment or material If you...

Страница 39: ...he IRS IPC section BOS Shutting Down the BOS on page 232 of the BOS section Depressurization The SLS system IRS and BOS all connect to facility compressed air In addition the IRS pressurizes the IPC c...

Страница 40: ...Effects MACHINE E STOP LOCATIONS WHAT E STOP DOES SLS SYSTEM On user interface console See SLS System Features on page 182 Internal behind right and left side process chamber access doors Stops laser...

Страница 41: ...n inside the BOS including RCM motion if RCM connected a Stops forced air exhaust out of the BOS if Dust Collector connected Stops all powder transport from the IRS and within the SLS system Switches...

Страница 42: ...f these machines when the RCM is connected Switches off all RCM cylinder heaters and the part piston heater a Stops all RCM part piston motion IPC On IRS operator panel IRS Features on page 135 The IP...

Страница 43: ...go from powder to parts The procedures machines and supplies presented in this section are covered separately in detail later in this guide What is the SLS Process 44 SLS Process Overview 45 SLS Proce...

Страница 44: ...to other rapid manufacturing methods SLS can produce parts from a relatively wide range of commercially available powder materials including polymers nylon also glass filled or with other fillers and...

Страница 45: ...es and scale profiles to your parts then define custom or default build profiles for each of the three stages of your build i e Warmup stage Build stage and Cooldown stage When you finish defining all...

Страница 46: ...ousands of consecutive layers of fused cross sections form one or more 3 D SLS parts See Running a Build as well as the Material Guide for the material you are using Also see your Sinter application o...

Страница 47: ...heated RCM into the RCM bay Be sure to push the RCM all the way in Plug the RCM cable into the RCM then close the RCM door 2 At the SLS system console run the Sinter application wait about 30 seconds...

Страница 48: ...ontinue performing Build Set Up function Once the Build Set Up is complete and has been Saved and Verified close Build Set Up 12 In Sinter select the blue Exit button to close all running applications...

Страница 49: ...s main SLS process machine It builds solid 3 dimensional parts out of 3D Systems DuraForm laser sintering powder This guide covers two SLS system models the sPro 140 and the taller sPro 230 These two...

Страница 50: ...need to remove the sintered parts from the part cake in the RCM and clean them Removing parts from the part cake is called breakout To remove parts from a part cake you roll the cooled RCM into the B...

Страница 51: ...he SLS Process Facility Guide and SLS Process Facility Layout for sPro SLS fmodels 140 and 230 The pre installation facility checklist must be completed and returned to 3D Systems Customer Support bef...

Страница 52: ...e and time amount transferred and bin weights The APMU shuts down powder transfers if the powder data suggest the powder integrity has been compromised When does the IRS send data to APMU The IRS send...

Страница 53: ...Connect multiple SLS systems to a single IRS to perform multiple concurrent builds Use multiple RCM s The easiest and simplest way to increase your SLS parts production capacity is to use two or thre...

Страница 54: ...se one IRS to service up to three SLS systems all building concurrently and continuously The POWDER OUTLET fitting on the SLS system gauge panel enables you to daisy chain powder transport lines betwe...

Страница 55: ...ore you can build parts in the SLS system It steps you through the following procedures Setting Up a Build Packet 56 Cleaning and Checking Equipment 59 Starting the Equipment 60 Unloading the IPC 65 P...

Страница 56: ...arts in build volume Set build and part parameters Save the build packet file Copy the build packet bpf file to your SLS system computers dtm build folder Each procedure is summarized below See your B...

Страница 57: ...ally In time you ll learn optimal placement and orientation strategies for the types of parts you build most often Set parameter values in the build packet Parameters are settings in a build packet th...

Страница 58: ...the SLS system uses to scan parts L You cannot run a build packet until it is verified To save and verify a build packet select File Save Verify After verification the build packet is saved in your dt...

Страница 59: ...er and unload the RCM See Cleaning roller on page 201 3 Clean the laser window before every build The laser window behind is easy to remove for cleaning Simply lift up the IPM front panel loosen the l...

Страница 60: ...trogen generator L If the O2 alarm monitor is off AC power light on front is off open the hinged panel to access the power switch then switch power ON For more information see the separate Oxygen Alar...

Страница 61: ...m machine start up sequence These three procedures are described next POWER ON SLS SYSTEM 1 Turn on the SLS system s main power disconnect switch on the AC chassis door at left rear of SLS system 2 Tu...

Страница 62: ...ill is not SLS SYSTEM MACHINE START UP SEQUENCE If you re starting the SLS system from it s powered off state you must first perform the following machine start up sequence before you start a build St...

Страница 63: ...readings These are sPro 140 lowh air pressure 350 kPa 51 psi highv air pressure 350 kPa 51 psi 6 Verify SLS system nitrogen supply L Skip Step a if you have a nitrogen dewar or bulk tank connected to...

Страница 64: ...ess Display says Ready 7 IRS will commence automatic operation it may be blending or transporting powder to the sPro on demand BOS start up L The BOS must have some used powder in its powder transport...

Страница 65: ...Unloading the IPC The IRS Blender bin must be full before the IRS can transfer powder to an SLS system When the Blender is low the yellow lamp on the IRS stacklight is on When you are ready to unload...

Страница 66: ...owder contained in the IPC After the pressure sensor line umbilical and ground wire are connected to the IPC put the IRS in Ready mode and use the IRS operator panel to indicate that an IPC has been a...

Страница 67: ...are set at the factory and must only be changed by a certified 3D Systems Customer Support Technician or Authorized Service Provider light and display a message on the LCD It will still continue to fe...

Страница 68: ...SLS p r o c e s s 6 8 e m p t y u s e r s g u i d e e m p t y...

Страница 69: ...heating does not heat the RCM handle 3 Slowly and carefully roll the RCM into the SLS system Push it in as far as it will go 4 Step down on the RCM foot brake to keep it from rolling back 5 Close the...

Страница 70: ...Systems Nitrogen Generator The SLS system uses as much as 2800 liters of gaseous nitrogen during the initial purge for a build then up to 7 lpm during the build L If you re not using the Nitrogen Gene...

Страница 71: ...sensor light is OFF When the upper material sensor stops sensing powder its light switches OFF and the SLS system requests more powder from the IRS If the IRS has powder in its blender bin it refills...

Страница 72: ...tion Ratio to 4 and the Feed Roller setting to 0 7 Specify the number of cycles normally 12 at a minimum and begin leveling powder 10 Pay attention to the O2 level in the machine Once it has reached t...

Страница 73: ...age 55 These procedures include setting up a build packet cleaning and starting the equipment loading powder and preheating docking the RCM Running Sinter 74 Loading the RCM 75 Homing the Part Piston...

Страница 74: ...the DSPIF application starts appearing as a DSPIF button in the Windows taskbar Sinter uses DSPIF to control SLS system heaters and motion and to communicate with the laser scanning system 3 When you...

Страница 75: ...SLS system before a build on page 129 To load the RCM L The following two steps summarize the detailed RCM loading instructions found in Loading and Unloading the RCM starting on page 129 1 Put the S...

Страница 76: ...cept for Home Limit are dimmed for a piston that needs to be homed 1 To home piston click Home Limit in Piston Control window 2 After piston home click Start Position button 3 To home roller click Hom...

Страница 77: ...ge and then right click to acknowledge it after you do so it turns black whatever its initial color was See Responding to Messages in Sinter Help for more information on acknowledging messages Message...

Страница 78: ...n select the language Sinter uses to display window titles menu options commands and button labels To change the language do the following 1 Put Sinter must be in Main or Man Ops mode 2 Select Options...

Страница 79: ...t not be open When you click Add Powder the Add Powder Layer dialog box appears To use the Add Powder Layer dialog box Change the settings for each parameter in the Add Powder Layer dialog box to the...

Страница 80: ...bottom of the feed hopper Typical setting is 0 6 rev Layer Thickness 0 0 to 0 508 mm 0 0 to 0 020 in The distance that the part piston lowers each layer Layer Cycle Count 1 and 32 000 The number of c...

Страница 81: ...oints will not be updated you will see actual values 2 Click the Start Build button If the last build was not completed the system asks you if you want to restart it See Restarting a Terminated Build...

Страница 82: ...e temperature at which you were running the build L When you restart a build it resumes building at the layer it was on when the build was terminated Therefore if the part piston was moved after you t...

Страница 83: ...ld Viewer Click the Grid button to turn the display of grid marks on or off Click the zoom buttons to expand or contract the scale of the Build Viewer window Options on the Viewer Menu While the syste...

Страница 84: ...E If you have Variable Layer Thickness enabled these heater setpoints change automatically when layer thickness changes Things to consider before you change setpoints Changes are saved to the build pa...

Страница 85: ...libration during the build perform a manual IR calibration before you start the build as described below L You can opt to have the SLS system simply verify IR sensor readings rather than recalibrate C...

Страница 86: ...ume Build Continue the build Enter Next Stage Move from Warmup stage to Build stage or Build stage to Cooldown Terminate Build Stop the build If you terminate a build when the system is in the Build s...

Страница 87: ...tions of the parameters in the Build Setup Help In most respects these dialog boxes work just as they do in the Build Setup software with the following differences Settings for Z levels below the curr...

Страница 88: ...The application works just as described in the Build Setup Help except that it also displays a plane marking the current Z level Changes you make below the plane such as adding or moving parts will n...

Страница 89: ...e s s 8 9 B U I L D P A R T S u s e r s g u i d e w h e n a b u i l d e n d s When a Build Ends At the end of a build the Sinter application displays a summary of the actual build times such as the ex...

Страница 90: ...he procedures you follow when you break out parts See the BOS section later in this guide for complete BOS operating and maintenance instructions Breakout Overview 91 Unloading RCM Removing the Part C...

Страница 91: ...nnect the RCM cable Start the BOS put it in Breakout Station mode then select the powder transport mode RECYCLE or DISPOSAL Raise the part piston a few inches to raise the part cake BOS work table sur...

Страница 92: ...You can remove it while it s still warm or let it cool down inside the SLS system If you remove the RCM from the SLS system PART CAKE COOLDOWN LOCATION PART CAKE COOLDOWN METHOD CONTROLLED UNCONTROLL...

Страница 93: ...e Unloading RCM Removing the Part Cake Before You Begin Verify that the BOS RCM seal is latched in its upright position Know the size shape and placement of the parts in the cylinder Make sure there i...

Страница 94: ...5 seconds the BOS displays In Standby While In Standby the air supply to the BOS is off all motors are off and no powder is transported Dust Collector Power on 1 Open the Dust Collectorenclosure and e...

Страница 95: ...to the waste drum 2 Press 3 If the BOS sifter is empty the BOS turns on the auger and sifter motors at the bottom of the hopper and attempts to fill the sifter If it can do so in less than 2 minutes...

Страница 96: ...y until you release the switch or move it to the middle Stop position The jog switch returns to the Stop position when you release it L When the part piston reaches its upper or lower limit its up or...

Страница 97: ...parts with a spatula and brush Brush unsintered part cake powder into the power transport hopper through the grate When you can easily grasp a part carefully lift it In the case of a tall single part...

Страница 98: ...h on the BOS operator panel to DISPOSAL 3 Press to go into Breakout Station mode and start powder transfer Recycle Used Powder 1 Set the POWDER TRANSPORT switch on the BOS operator panel to RECYCLE 2...

Страница 99: ...der from holes and crevices then apply a sealer or other coating You SLS system ships with a basic set of rough and fine part cleaning tools You may find it useful to supplement these with other fine...

Страница 100: ...being raised or lowered Sifting Network communications with other SLS process machines You must shut down the Dust Collector separately You can do this at any time by simply turning off the Dust Colle...

Страница 101: ...and its role in the SLS process It includes operating instructions for the RCM as well as maintenance and troubleshooting recommendations RCM Overview 103 RCM Features 104 RCM Specifications 105 RCM D...

Страница 102: ...build you remove the RCM and part cake and run an uncontrolled part cake cooldown After cooldown you dock the RCM in the BOS for breakout You use the BOS s jog switch to gradually raise the part pist...

Страница 103: ...the process chamber See RCM part piston and part cylinder on page 109 RCM alignment tooling balls 9X Three top balls and six side balls help ensure safe and proper RCM alignment in SLS system and BOS...

Страница 104: ...wheels RCM cable socket For connecting the RCM cable on the SLS system or BOS enables remote power and control of RCM heaters and part piston during preheating build controlled cooldown and breakout...

Страница 105: ...ight Empty 260 kg 573 lb 360 kg 794 lb Part cake DuraForm GF 117 kg 258 lb 191 kg 421 lb Full empty weight part cake 377 kg 831 lb 551 kg 1215 lb Maximum build volume X Y Z 550 550 460 mm 22 22 18 in...

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Страница 108: ...etpoints when The RCM is loaded in the SLS system with the RCM cable plugged into the RCM and the Sinter application running The RCM heaters include Upper part cylinder heater band Middle part cylinde...

Страница 109: ...t piston is at the top of the cylinder or Start position As a build progresses The piston descends in small increments after the laser scans the part bed before each new layer of powder is added The p...

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Страница 112: ...are certified to perform service tasks Certification may occur at various levels and servicers should only perform tasks they are authorized and certified to complete Use special caution when handling...

Страница 113: ...ages can result from unsafe practices such as opening an enclosure door or panel when equipment is powered up and running Dress electrical cables powder transport tubing and coolant hoses to prevent t...

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Страница 129: ...the part bed seal in the SLS system The seal is on the bottom of the process chamber around the square part bed hole Use a non ignition vacuum to clean the seal 3 Remove the RCM lid just before you r...

Страница 130: ...RCM wheel lock lever to lock the wheels d Connect the SLS system s RCM cable to the RCM connector e Close the RCM bay door 4 Put the Sinter application in Manual Operations mode click Man Ops on the m...

Страница 131: ...the main Sinter window toolbar or select Machine Manual Operations See the Manual Operations topic in Sinter Help for instructions 3 Unload lower the RCM Display the Piston Control dialog box via the...

Страница 132: ...SLS p r o c e s s 1 3 2 u s e r s g u i d e...

Страница 133: ...s 137 IPC Features 138 IPC Specifications 139 How the IRS IPC Work 140 IPC Description 148 IRS IPC Safety 151 IRS Operator Panel and Stacklight 153 IRS Start up 155 IRS Standby and Ready Modes 156 Usi...

Страница 134: ...process machines work together to supply powder for up to three SLS systems The IRS draws virgin powder from the IPC blends it with used powder from the BOS then sends the blended powder to the SLS sy...

Страница 135: ...See Blending on page 166 Power switch Operator panel Displays status and warning messages in Ready mode enables setup diagnostics and manual powder transfers in Standby mode See IRS Error Messages on...

Страница 136: ...Hz 3 A Facility breaker rating 15 A Weight 350 kg 772 lb Dimensions overall H W D 272 133 117 cm 107 52 46 in Stacklight height 28 cm 11 in Door clearance left and right sides 51 cm 21 in IRS umbilic...

Страница 137: ...C s are not Umbilical connectors Three nozzles and one socket for the umbilical molded connector Top nozzle pulse air line air pulses fluidize the powder in the container Middle nozzle transport air l...

Страница 138: ...ropean Council Directive 99 5 EC and all applicable local laws and regulations Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and...

Страница 139: ...rom the IPC to the Virgin bin After the initial fill the IRS draws powder from the IPC until the Virgin bin is full After Blender bin smaller bin in the right front corner receives blends and stores p...

Страница 140: ...lend a full batch When this happens the IRS blends a partial batch Virgin powder storage bin The Virgin bin in the right rear corner of the IRS receives virgin powder from the IPC and stores it for bl...

Страница 141: ...e final desired percent it transfers a load of used powder If below it transfers a load of virgin The weight of powder transferred with each load varies somewhat and it is different between the used a...

Страница 142: ...owder with a proportionally smaller amount of the other powder Example If the percent virgin is 60 3 kg virgin to 2 kg used and the used bin only has 1 kg left the IRS will blend a partial batch using...

Страница 143: ...determine powder weight in the bins The dust collection fan will ensure that air always flows into the gap around the outside to capture dust TRANSPORTER A conical stopper valve operated by an air cyl...

Страница 144: ...riod elapses without the level sensor turning on the transfer will also begin 4 Pressurize Transporter Valve N5_S2 switches to actuate air cylinder N66 to close the Right Transporter plug valve Note t...

Страница 145: ...SLS system will continue to call for powder until the SLS system upper feed hopper level sensor is asserted As the powder level falls from use the top level sensor will no longer be asserted and the S...

Страница 146: ...d the Used Powder bin is not full the transfer will then follow the following sequence 1 Transfer Request the BOS sends the IRS a message requesting a transfer 2 Transfer Acknowledge When ready for a...

Страница 147: ...n the top lid under the IPC cover press in to connect pull to remove IRS UMBILICAL CONNECTIONS Pulse Air top connection under the spring loaded cover inflates the IPC during powder unload and delivers...

Страница 148: ...l powder has been unloaded the IRS will not unload any further powder and will shut down until the empty IPC is disconnected from the system IPC batch unload sequence Powder is unloaded from the IPC i...

Страница 149: ...PC drop below minimum As soon as it does the IRS blows pulsed air in the IPC to clear the powder line This prevents the powder line from clogging when the next unload batch starts IPC overpressure saf...

Страница 150: ...ever use a blade to remove the shrink wrap from an IPC You could damage the vinyl container fabric and cause it to leak when the IPC is pressurized during unloading Hazardous voltage exists inside the...

Страница 151: ...ses the pressure in the IPC to about 1 25 psi The overpressure switches close all the air valves for air flow from the IRS to the IPC if the pressure in the IPC exceeds 1 8 psi IPC moving and storage...

Страница 152: ...er on use the operator display and buttons to setup run and troubleshoot the IRS TO DISPLAY ALARM AND WARNING MESSAGES In IRS Ready mode the operatorpaneldisplays status warning and error messages If...

Страница 153: ...The green yellow and red lights on the IRS stacklight indicate the IRS states described below The blue light is not used COLOR MODE IRS STATUS Red Off Normal Steady IRS is stopped and is not servicin...

Страница 154: ...ers Ready mode The display you see immediately after you enter Ready mode depends on the states of the bins 4 If all the bins are full including the Blender bin the Ready mode display appears showing...

Страница 155: ...The most important powder transfer operation you do in Ready mode is unloading virgin powder from the IPC To do this you must change the IPC status from Do Not Unload to Unloading Menu options in Stan...

Страница 156: ...ic For example The Utilities menu is only available when the IRS is in Standby mode The IPC Status menu option is only available in the Ready mode To select main menu options From Integrated Recycling...

Страница 157: ...n g I R S m a i n m e n u To access IRS Setup or Diagnostics menus From the Main menu choose Setup or Diagnostics then press The BOS Setup menu or Diagnostics menu appears See Using the BOS Setup Men...

Страница 158: ...From Ready mode display Press to display the main menu Press to choose Setup from the main menu then press Setup Menu Options Process Parameters Menu IPC Pressure L Pressure and R Pressure Sens Gain...

Страница 159: ...from the main menu then press Diagnostics Menu Options Blender Blender Load Blender High Level Virgin Powder Bin Virgin Powder Bin Load Virgin Powder Bin High Level Used Powder Bin Used Powder Bin Loa...

Страница 160: ...nu Options Use the Utilities menu to empty the IRS bins send powder to SLS system manually or transfer powder between bins The menu options are summarized below Instructions for emptying bins and tran...

Страница 161: ...connect a spare powder supply line to it 2 Place the open end of the powder line from the POWDER or AUXILIARY OUTLET in a large covered container Empty Used Bin Sends powder from the Used bin to the...

Страница 162: ...ee IRS Specifications on page 136 for powder bin capacities 3 Access the Utilities menu See To access the Utilities menu on page 160 4 Press to choose Empty Blender bin Virgin bin or Used bin then pre...

Страница 163: ...lds never run out of powder always replace an empty IPC with a full one as soon as possible Step 1 Connect a full or partially full IPC to the IRS 1 Use a pallet jack or forklift to move a full or par...

Страница 164: ...Put the IRS in Ready mode 1 If the IRS power is off switch it on 2 Check the IRS display If it shows Integrated Recycling Station Ready the IRS is in Ready mode 3 If the IRS is not in Ready mode it s...

Страница 165: ...ed hopper is full again i e until the upper level sensor switches on sensor LED switches on Each powder transfer from the IRS to the SLS system follows this sequence 1 Transfer Request SLS system send...

Страница 166: ...red with each load varies somewhat and it is different between the used and virgin bin due to the slightly different flow properties of each material In addition the desired ratio of virgin to used po...

Страница 167: ...lse Air top connection under the spring loaded cover inflates the IPC during powder unload and delivers short high volume air pulses to fluidize the powder Powder Connection bottom two connections und...

Страница 168: ...at all powder has been unloaded the IRS will not unload any further powder and will shut down until the empty IPC is disconnected from the system IPC batch unload sequence Powder is unloaded from the...

Страница 169: ...RS This sensor is completely independent of the IPC batch unload air flow controls If the sensor detects air pressure in the IPC greater than 1 8 psi above the maximum IPC pressure setpoint the IRS sh...

Страница 170: ...IRS Used bin or to the waste powder drum eventually the BOS sifter will fill up and stop running Shutting Down the IRS Shutting down the IRS stops all internal and external powder transport and depres...

Страница 171: ...ed to move the IRS after you fill the bins with powder empty the bins first To empty the bins use the three Empty Bin command options on the IRS utilities menu See To empty powder bins on page 161 Alw...

Страница 172: ...red Material IPC Powder has expired IPC Capacity Error Amount of Powder unloaded from IPC is greater than contents IPC Tag Mismatch IPC has changed during the unloading process Restore IPC originally...

Страница 173: ...he load cell is adjusted Restore the previous Blender weight or use the Setup Reset Bin Weight Error menu option Virgin Powder Bin Weight Error The Weight of the Virgin Powder Bin changed unexpectedly...

Страница 174: ...Bin Weight Error menu option See Reactivation after IRS Bin Weight Error on page 176 Insufficient Powder The Transporter did not fill within the requisite time Check Transporter level sensor adjust i...

Страница 175: ...ers 1 Disconnect the IRS umbilical 2 Connect the umbilical to a valid IPC that s not empty Please Load Used Powder or Change Percent Virgin Used Powder is needed to mix another blended powder batch Th...

Страница 176: ...n press repeatedly display and scroll the list of recent IRS error messages 2 Call the 3D Systems Customer Support Hotline number to request a reactivation code You ll be asked to provide the deactiva...

Страница 177: ...o not see the Convey Line Clean option on the IPC Transporter menu call 3D Systems Customer Support Hotline for assistance 6 As soon as the convey line clears switch the Convey Line Clean setting back...

Страница 178: ...en the IPC is done venting i e when air flow out of the IPC stops unplug the IRS umbilical s powder connection 4 Carefully vacuum powder in the IRS umbilical from the IPC bulkhead connector end 5 Pass...

Страница 179: ...e r s g u i d e I R S I P C t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 6 Reconnect the IPC pulse air and powder connections 7 Press to change the IRS status from Do Not Unload to Unloading IPC IRS Status Unloadin...

Страница 180: ...ly refers you to the Sinter Help because Sinter is the application you run on the SLS system when you build parts SLS System Overview 182 SLS System Features 183 SLS System Specifications 184 SLS Syst...

Страница 181: ...ocess chamber the receives powder from the IRS An feed hopper dispenses DuraForm powder material on a sweeper in the process chamber Powder is wiped off the sweeper preheated then a roller spreads the...

Страница 182: ...e IPM Laser window removable Laser and optics Gauge panel right side not shown Nitrogen generator port Oxygen monitor port Flow and pressure gauges Air and coolant valves User Interface UI Emergency S...

Страница 183: ...ircuit 208 VAC 50 60 Hz 48 A 3 Phase WYE Facility breaker rating 60 A MODEL SPECIFIC sPRO 140 sPro 230 Dimensions enclosure H W D 197 184 185 cm 78 72 73 in 220 184 185 cm 87 72 73 in Stacklight heigh...

Страница 184: ...le it to build taller parts in a taller RCM See RCM Description on page 108 for more about RCM models The major sPro model 140 and 230 SLS system subassemblies are described below Process Chamber Modu...

Страница 185: ...coupled to the roller one rod in each channel Two sets of pulleys belts and belt tensioners for the roller one set in each channel Flexible thermal curtains on the inner side of each channel provide t...

Страница 186: ...mage Processing Module The IPM is mounted on top of the SLS system The components below are found under the IPM s top cover 70 watt CO2 laser Beam focusing and scanning optics including the X and Y sc...

Страница 187: ...ow N2 Flow gauge regulator 6 Coolant Flow gauge 7 Nitrogen Inlet from N2 Generator or tank N2 supply pressure 400 to 600 kPa 60 to 90 psi 8 Compressed Air Inlet 9 Low Air Pressure gauge 10 High Air Pr...

Страница 188: ...der dispenser Powder inlets From IRS and left right OFMs Machine Services Module MSM At back of machine main interface is gauge panel Electrical and control electronics enclosures Application computer...

Страница 189: ...elp for more information on manually controlling the system Access Build Setup directly to modify a build packet on the fly while a build is in progress To start the software see Run Sinter applicatio...

Страница 190: ...who installs your system If you did not order a permanent activation password for Magics RP software when you purchased your SLS system you can order one by contacting Materialise See your Magics RP s...

Страница 191: ...tate Power on the SLS system Run the Sinter application Perform SLS system machine start up sequence These three procedures are described next Power on SLS system 1 Turn on the SLS system s main power...

Страница 192: ...e still is not Start chiller and verify flow gauges If you re starting the SLS system from it s powered off state you must first perform the following start up sequence before you start a build Start...

Страница 193: ...ate their correct readings These are 6 Verify SLS system nitrogen supply L Skip Step a if you have a nitrogen dewar or bulk tank connected to your SLS system instead of a nitrogen generator a Open the...

Страница 194: ...e S L S s y s t e m o n l y 8 Check pressure and flow gauges Verify the target pressure and flow settings on the SLS system gauge panel GAUGE TARGET PRESS TARGET FLOW Laser Window N2 105 kPa 7 lpm N2...

Страница 195: ...Control window in Man Ops L If Sinter is not running you must run it first then unload the RCM in Man Ops 3 Exit the Sinter application if it is running 4 Shut down Windows 5 Depressurize Close the v...

Страница 196: ...owever if the laser cover is removed for any reason the unit becomes a dangerous Class IV laser device Direct or reflected laser power from a Class IV laser device can cause severe burns and eye damag...

Страница 197: ...stem s RCM door and unplug the RCM cable from the RCM 7 Pull out the RCM and place the insulated RCM lid over the cylinder to keep the heat in CLEAN THE LASER WINDOW 1 At the SLS system raise the lase...

Страница 198: ...ndows and tighten frame screws sufficient to ensure frame gasket compression CLEAN THE ROLLER BELT CHANNELS IR SENSOR AND BLACKBODY Vacuum the front and back roller belt tracking channels using the ru...

Страница 199: ...ser window with both hands and carefully slide unit out of system 5 Place unit on flat surface with handle end up 6 Using lens paper and ethanol carefully clean optic To do so drop ethanol on the lens...

Страница 200: ...transporters and tubes L If you run out of powder unexpectedly your overflow chute s and or screen s might be clogged Periodically check and clean the overflow chutes and screens The steps are the sa...

Страница 201: ...from the machine you now have access to the roller 7 Using a rag and alcohol clean the roller Cleaning the RCM Clean the RCM before preheating it See Cleaning the RCM on page 128 Checking the SLS syst...

Страница 202: ...of SLS system failure modes below COLOR MODE SLS SYSTEM STATUS Red Off Normal Steady An alarm is active Yellow Off Normal Steady A warning is active Flashing Safety override during service by a Field...

Страница 203: ...ics problem on CC board Time to add powder layer has been exceeded Part bed is too hot Temperatures not adjusted correctly 1 Adjust part bed heater offsets 2 Adjust part bed heater setpoints Time to a...

Страница 204: ...ontact Customer Support Short Feed Clean exhaust filter Feed roller gap clogged Chunks in feed hopper are clogging feed roller gap Clean out feed hopper and overflows No powder in feed hopper IRS stal...

Страница 205: ...ect full IPC Overflow pinch valve leak Worn durometer rubber Contact Customer Support 3D CSE Only Replace rubber Part bed is melting Uneven part bed heating Thermocouple short circuit tripped breaker...

Страница 206: ...upport Top part surface is rough Laser scanner problem Chiller not on Turn on Chiller If that does solve problem Contact Customer Support 3D CSE Only Make sure Chiller sensor is installed and working...

Страница 207: ...Customer Support 3D CSE Only Clean DSP card contactors Do not have ability to start the inert process but no message A dependency has not been met Software bug Check all interlocks especially the lase...

Страница 208: ...ions BOS Features 210 BOS Overview 211 BOS Operator Controls and Indicators 212 BOS Components 215 BOS Safety 218 BOS Power Up Sequence 220 BOS Start up 221 Breakout Station mode operations 222 BOS Op...

Страница 209: ...ures BOS Door Air Curtain Powder Transport Hopper Operator panel Emergency Stop button RCM bay RCM raise lower switch Sifter Waste bag Rotating auger in hopper can crush and cut Do not operate with ho...

Страница 210: ...lled breakout To remove parts from a part cake you roll the cooled RCM into the BOS connect the RCM cable and gradually raise the part piston removing powder and parts as you go Unsintered part cake p...

Страница 211: ...splays the most recent status Occasionally the status will overshadow a warning or error message You can view the hidden message by pressing to hide the undesired status message It will reappear when...

Страница 212: ...on jog switch on the left inside wall of the breakout chamber to Raise the part cake during breakout Home lower the part piston after breakout optional recommended COLOR MODE BOS STATUS Red Off Normal...

Страница 213: ...he Stop position when you release it L When the part piston reaches its upper or lower limit its up or down motion stops automatically to prolong the life of the piston motor even if the switch is not...

Страница 214: ...pper The hopper receives part cake powder that you scrape into the work table grates on the right and left side of the RCM bay The hopper itself is below the larger grate on the right Powder that fall...

Страница 215: ...ble reach reduces arm and back fatigue Before breakout after you dock and lock an RCM in the BOS place the work platform directly in front of the BOS To move the platform lift the right side until the...

Страница 216: ...e dust from the BOS work chamber via a fixed duct hose The flexible vacuum duct arm enables you to remove glass media from SLS parts after you clean them in the optional Bead Blaster AIR Do not restri...

Страница 217: ...front of the BOS and between the end panels The BOS main door is designed for easy and comfortable access to the breakout area In order to accommodate some users a work platform may be acquired for e...

Страница 218: ...ey may not be completely cooled before breakout The powder can be very hot prior to cooling Thermal protective gloves should be used if examining the RCM module or prematurely removing the parts or po...

Страница 219: ...twork connection L The yellow stacklight lamp is on while the BOS establishes a network connection The green light turns on when it does 3 After about 15 seconds the BOS displays In Standby While In S...

Страница 220: ...aste drum 2 Press 3 If the BOS sifter is empty the BOS turns on the auger and sifter motors at the bottom of the hopper and attempts to fill the sifter If it can do so in less than 2 minutes it starts...

Страница 221: ...fter motor shuts off and transport sequence begins The transport sequence takes about 2 minutes 1 Sifter air slide air flow turns on 2 The transporter fills until its level sensor switches on 3 Sifter...

Страница 222: ...l removed See image at right The left air slide air flow is only turned on in Breakout Station mode and only when hopper is empty level sensor off The left air slide air flow is off In Standby mode an...

Страница 223: ...n the POWDER TRANSPORT switch is OFF the BOS enters the Powder Xfer Off state If you turn the POWDER TRANSPORT switch to RECYCLE or DISPOSAL the BOS switches to the In Standby state Xfer to Sifter If...

Страница 224: ...ter state change summary THE BOS STATE CHANGES WHEN AND THE SIFTER FROM TO In Standby sifter motor off Xfer to Sifter sifter motor on You press Is empty Xfer to Sifter sifter motor on In Standby sifte...

Страница 225: ...e from the Waiting for IRS state when the Sifter is full sifter level sensor on there s powder to send POWDER TRANSPORT switch is set to RECYCLE BOS receives a powder request from the IRS The BOS rema...

Страница 226: ...he BOS enters the Stopping state it stops both these motors After the Stopping state the BOS returns to In Standby BOS in EStop The BOS enters the BOS in EStop state when the E Stop button is pressed...

Страница 227: ...e BOS reverts to In Standby state Dispose Error The BOS displays Dispose Error if it detected an error when transferring powder to the waste powder drum After you press to acknowledge the error the BO...

Страница 228: ...tion then press To view BOS software version From the Main menu choose About then press The BOS software version number and date appears Press to return to the Main menu To access BOS Setup or Diagnos...

Страница 229: ...option then press To access the Process Params menu Use the Process Params menu to view and change the BOS RCM Com Mode and RCM Type process parameters From the Setup menu choose Process Params then p...

Страница 230: ...ng or press to keep the setting as is and return to the Process Params menu SET RCM TYPE Use the RCM Type process parameter to specify which type of RCM is connected to the BOS an RCM 140 or a taller...

Страница 231: ...TIME PARAMETERS Use the MaxTime operation_name engineering parameters to set the timeouts for various BOS powder transfer operations 1 From the Eng Params menu choose a MaxTime operation_name paramete...

Страница 232: ...ht lights To select Diagnostic menu options From the BOS Main menu select Diagnostics The Diagnostics menu appears Press to choose an option then press To access the Input Status menu Use the Input St...

Страница 233: ...mit the Move RCM Up Down input status changes to OFF automatically to prolong the life of the piston motor BOS INPUT STATUS OPERATION Move RCM Up ON Raises part piston while RCM Present input is ON th...

Страница 234: ...ove RCM Up or Move RCM Down input in the ON state the piston will move to its upper or lower limit until you change the status back to OFF before it reaches To access the Force Output menu Use the For...

Страница 235: ...ve ON Opens the BOS s air cylinder valve OFF Closes the BOS s air cylinder valve IRS Pch Valve Horz ON Same as moving the operator panel rotary switch to RECYCLE Opens the BOS s horizontal IRS pinch v...

Страница 236: ...ch the RCM Power Relay or individual Stacklight lamps off or on The outputs on the General Outputs submenu under the Force Output menu perform the BOS operations below Air Cyl Valve display Air Cyl Va...

Страница 237: ...4 Press to save the status or press to keep the status as is and return to the General Outputs menu If you saved a Lamp Color output in the ON state the corresponding color Stacklight lamp will remai...

Страница 238: ...y in front of the BOS To move the platform lift the right side until the wheels on the left side touch the floor then roll it like a hand truck Before breakout after you dock and lock an RCM in the BO...

Страница 239: ...is being raised or lowered Sifting Network communications with other SLS process machines You must shut down the Dust Collector separately You can do this at any time by simply turning off the Dust Co...

Страница 240: ...he hopper table surface Remove the grate and set aside Do not operate the machine while the grate is removed 3 After servicing the machine replace the grate and make sure the grate is flush with the t...

Страница 241: ...Bounds Value entered is outside valid range For example the Percent Virgin must be greater or equal to 30 and less than or equal to 100 Enter value that is within range RFID Factory Tag Error RFID Ta...

Страница 242: ...ts and solutions that help reduce the time and cost of designing products and facilitate direct and indirect manufacturing Its systems utilize patented technologies that create physical objects from d...

Страница 243: ...in return for ongoing receipt of improvements It is the responsibility of the Licensed User to provide 3D Systems with current information as to its name and address The Licensed User also undertakes...

Страница 244: ...or regulations or industry practices are relevant to activities in which it engages as well as assuring that those laws regulations or standards are complied with under actual operating conditions an...

Страница 245: ...he following spreads a powder wave and heats it to feed temperature feeds powder to a new layer heats powder on the part bed to process temperature and then holds the part bed temperature constant whi...

Страница 246: ...OS work table The auger grinds part cake powder to be recycled before it dropping it into the BOS sifter B batch One unit of blended virgin powder and used powder stored in the IRS Blender bin A batch...

Страница 247: ...t stores the powder blend until the SLS system requests a refill BOS Breakout Station The machine used for breakout in the SLS process The BOS can be set to recycle or dispose of used powder after bre...

Страница 248: ...a build packet bpf file build packet archive A compressed Exported bpz file containing a build packet and its associated files A build packet archive can also contain the sorted facet file and attach...

Страница 249: ...linder walls and leaves room for unsintered layers at the top and bottom of the part cake Unsintered layers form a base for parts in a build and thermally insulate the top and bottom of the part cake...

Страница 250: ...nsufficiently preheated part bed Post build curl happens when different regions of a part cool down at different rates Controlled cooldown helps prevent post build curl curling See part curling cylind...

Страница 251: ...building SLS parts in SLS systems Dust Collector Auxiliary machine with a vacuum air duct and removable filter used in the SLS process The Dust Collector connects to the BOS and removes airborne powd...

Страница 252: ...powder dispenser at the bottom of the feed hopper fill Overlapping parallel vectors that make up the horizontal surface of a slice in a part build Fill Scan Spacing also laser scan spacing On the part...

Страница 253: ...amber inert 5 5 oxygen or less depending on the material to prevent powder oxidation and combustion inerting Lowering the oxygen level and raising the nitrogen level in the process chamber Inerting oc...

Страница 254: ...nsor detects the emissivity of infrared energy at the part bed and maps it to part bed temperature based on the most recent IR sensor calibration IRS Integrated Recycling Station Mixes new virgin powd...

Страница 255: ...it records information in these files continually adding new information as the application runs LPC Lower Process Chamber see process chamber LPM Liters Per Minute the unit of coolant and nitrogen f...

Страница 256: ...f color coded text notification that appears in the Sinter application s Message List window Messages keep you informed about SLS system activity New messages always appear at the top of the list The...

Страница 257: ...hich occurs only during service procedures operator A person trained by 3D Systems to operate the SLS system and all other SLS equipment and to perform all tasks associated with build preparation buil...

Страница 258: ...al batch is also 60 virgin The IRS only blends a partial batch when there is insufficient virgin or used powder for a full batch It makes the largest partial batch possible using all the limiting amou...

Страница 259: ...adhere to the sintered layers and cause the part to exceed its designed dimensions part parameter A part scanning property with a default profile you can change in Build Setup s Part Profile Editor p...

Страница 260: ...roller transports and levels powder from the feed hopper across the powder bed Powder Management System PMS network and database application that enables powder transfers between SLS equipment logs d...

Страница 261: ...a build the atmosphere inside the process chamber is inert and warmed by the heaters The IPM delivers the laser beam through the laser window then down to the part bed profile The set of values assign...

Страница 262: ...uch as IPC serial number expiration date IRS machine ID current IPC weight etc roller The device in the process chamber that spreads and levels powder across the powder bed and part bed In each Add Po...

Страница 263: ...ess by which the laser beam is deflected onto the part plane in order to sinter a part scanning mirrors Mirrors moved by the galvanometers that direct the CO2 laser beam during selective laser sinteri...

Страница 264: ...Pro 140 and sPro 230 SLS Selective Laser Sintering A thermodynamic process in which directed laser energy heats particulates in a defined pattern fusing them into a solid mass SLS is one of several 3D...

Страница 265: ...file SPI Serial Peripheral Interface One of two BOS RCM communications modes set using the BOS RCM Com Mode process parameter stage One of three separate consecutive states of a build Each stage has a...

Страница 266: ...T button two USB Universal Serial Bus ports and service access keyswitch UPC Upper Process Chamber part bed heaters and IR sensor w blackbody O2 sensor Used bin On IRS top left rear corner receives us...

Страница 267: ...uild stages The warmup stage defines the first portion of the build profile which applies to unscanned layers added before the Build stage warning A type of Sinter application message color code yello...

Страница 268: ...ty requirements 51 IRS IPC 134 laser safety and classifications 20 Message List window in Sinter application 77 part cake cooldown 91 Powder Management System 52 safety 9 service maintenance laser 196...

Страница 269: ...enance 240 noise level 19 operating states 223 operator controls and indicators 211 powder transport 146 POWDER TRANSPORT switch 6 power up sequence 94 RCM Com Mode 230 RCM Type 230 safety 217 Setup m...

Страница 270: ...RCM cable 104 106 110 calibration IR sensor about 85 disabling automatic 85 manual 85 checking SLS equipment 59 Chemtrec phone numbers 36 classifications laser safety 20 cleaning overflow chute scree...

Страница 271: ...process 3 Facility Layout SLS process 3 feed hopper SLS system 50 134 filters exhaust SLS system 204 HEPA on waste powder drum 240 Nitrogen Generator 201 Force Output menu option BOS Diagnostics menu...

Страница 272: ...hot surfaces and powders safety 35 I IEC 60825 laser safety 20 Integrated Recycling Station See IRS Intelligent Powder Cartridge See IPC IPC connecting to IRS 163 description 147 features 137 ground c...

Страница 273: ...aser certification 24 machine I D 24 labels safety locations 22 23 34 types 15 language display selecting 78 laser certification label 24 classifications 20 radiation safety 20 safety 20 Class IV 20 s...

Страница 274: ...Man Ops Material Guide DuraForm 8 Material Safety Data Sheet See MSDS DuraForm menus operator panel Message List window Sinter application 11 113 Mode Standby BOS 94 219 228 modifying build in progres...

Страница 275: ...ild Profile editing 57 87 Part Profile editing 57 part cake cooldown 93 load raise in BOS 96 part piston homing 76 Part Profile parmeters editing 57 pausing a build 86 Pist I and I1 I4 output current...

Страница 276: ...em 191 pre build checklist 70 preheating RCM 68 115 129 process parameters BOS RCM Com Mode 230 RCM Type BOS parameter 230 Process Params menu BOS 229 profiles build parameters editing 57 cooldown on...

Страница 277: ...gets 116 test manually 126 recycle used powder 98 restarting a terminated build 82 roller homing 76 running a build 81 the Sinter application 74 S safety electrical 17 E stop locations and effects 40...

Страница 278: ...iting 48 homing part piston and roller 76 Manual Operations Man Ops 62 72 to load RCM 75 online Help in application 3 8 11 46 70 113 189 202 run 62 74 after dspif initializes 62 74 to load RCM 69 runn...

Страница 279: ...tion 11 113 BOS 237 states BOS 212 IRS 153 SLS system 202 testing lamps BOS 232 237 standalone Build Setup 56 Standby mode BOS 219 228 starting a build 72 BOS 220 IRS 154 SLS equipment 60 SLS system 1...

Страница 280: ...s s 2 8 0 I N D E X u s e r s g u i d e V A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z V view build in progress 83 Virgin bin IRS 66 67 135 137 139 140 capacity 136 status 159 virgin powder loa...

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