Preparations
Rapid Shape Operating Instructions
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Optional: Room with compressed air supply
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Optional: Set up in a temperature-controlled room with constant temperature ±2°C
(optimal)
In this respect, also always observe the stipulations of the respective material manufacturers
5.2
Additional absolutely needed equipment
In order to ensure a smooth and trouble-free operation of the 3D printer system, the following items are
required:
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PC for generating the printing data (see chapter 5.4)
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Post exposure unit for hardening the components
In this respect, also always observe the stipulations of the respective material manufacturers!
Observe safety data sheets!
Observe biocompatibility requirements!
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Isopropanol or ethanol
(at least 10l)
In this respect, also always observe the stipulations of the respective material manufacturer!
Observe safety data sheets!
Observe biocompatibility requirements!
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Disposable gloves in different sizes
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Standard glass cleaner
(streak-free)
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Roll for paper toweling
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Waste containers for paper toweling
(sealable to prevent odor)
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Closable, light-proof cabinet for material reservoirs and material containers.
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Table workplace measuring approx. 100 cm in width to remove the components from the platform as
well as to carry out any post-processing
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Optional: Protective gas supply with corresponding gas fixtures for the post exposure unit
In this respect, also always observe the stipulations of the respective material manufacturer!
Observe safety data sheets!
Observe biocompatibility requirements!
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Optional: Ultrasound cleaning unit. For several materials with several cleaning containers as required
In this respect, also always observe the stipulations of the respective material manufacturer!
Observe safety data sheets!
Observe biocompatibility requirements!
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Optional: Table-magnifier lamp
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Optional: Compressed air supply with compressed air pistol, incl. upstream pressure reducer to 2 bar
5.3
Materials
Current information on materials as well as safety data sheets can be obtained directly from the material
manufacturers. As regards Rapid Shape materials, our contact details are as follows:
Company name:
Rapid Shape GmbH
Address:
Römerstraße 21
Town:
71296 Heimsheim
Telephone:
+49 (0) 7033 309878-0
Fax:
+49 (0) 7033 309878-40
Internet:
http://www.rapidshape.de
Email:
