User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Safety
- Introducing the Alaris 3-D Printing System
- Installing Objet Software
- Using Objet Studio
- Using Job Manager
- Operating & Maintaining the Alaris30 3-D Printer
- Starting the Alaris30 Printer
- Loading Model and Support Cartridges
- Producing Models
- Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped
- Changing the Model Material
- Keeping the Alaris Printer in Idle Mode
- Shutting Down the Alaris Printer
- Maintaining the Alaris Printer
- Routine Maintenance Schedule
- Cleaning the Print Heads
- Pattern Test
- Improving Print Quality
- Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper
- Cleaning and Replacing the Roller Waste Collector
- Aligning the Print Heads
- Replacing Print Heads
- Calibrating the Load Cells
- Replacing the Odor Filter
- Replacing the UV Lamp
- Replacing the Waste Container
- Cleaning the Exterior Panels
- Backing-Up and Restoring Printer Settings
- ReInitiate Wizard
- Handling Printed Models
Introducing the Alaris 3-D Printing System
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Printing Materials
Alarisprintersproducemodelsbyjettingthinlayersofprintingmaterials
onthebuildtray,untilthecompletemodelisformed.Twotypesofmaterial
areusedinthisprocess:
• Modelmaterial—whichmakesupthefinishedmodel
• Supportmaterial—whichfillsgapsandspacesinthemodelduring
printing,andisremovedafterprinting
Available
Materials
TwomaterialtypesareavailableforproducingmodelswiththeAlaris30
printer—
• Vero
Materialsinthisgrouparesuitableforgeneralmodelmaking,andcome
inachoiceofcolor(white,blue,gray,andblack).Theyofferthe
followingfeatures:
thermo‐plasticssimulation(appearanceandfeel)
highdimensionalstability(especiallywithVeroGray™)
excellentdetailandsurfacequality
• Durus
CurrentlyavailableasDurusWhite™withthefollowingfeatures:
polypropylenesimulation(appearanceandfeel)
enhancedtoughnessandflexibility—suitableforreusablecontainers
andothersnap‐fitapplications
Forup‐to‐dateinformationaboutObjetprintingmaterialsandtheir
properties,gotowww.objet.com/Materials.
Storage
MaterialsusedforprintingmodelswithAlarisprintersaremadeofresins,
whicharecomposedofreactivemonomersandoligomers.Although
printingmaterialsaresuppliedinsealed,UV‐proofcartridges,caremustbe
takenwhenstoringandhandlingthem.Followtheseguidelinestoprotect
operatorsandtheenvironment,andtoensureop
timumresults.
• Toensureproductstability,donotallowthesematerialstocomeinto
contactwithmetal.Plasticsmadefrommonomer‐solublesubstances
(suchaspolystyreneorpolyvinylchloride)arenotsuitableforstoring
Objetprintingmaterials.
• Whennotinuse,keepmaterialcartridgestightlysealedtoprevent
contamination,theeffectsofexposuretoUVradiation,andaccidental
spillage.
• Storematerialcartridgesindoors,inadryareawithadequate
ventilation,between16–27degreesCelsius(60–81degreesFahrenheit).
Ifexposedtoheatorflames, cartridgesmayburstorignite.
• Signsofprematurepolymerizationinmaterialcartridgesmayinclude
bulging,leaking,theemissionofheat,andunusualodor.Exposureto
heatcancauseresintogelinthecartridge.
• Makesurethatmaterialcartridgesarestoredinaccordancewithall
localregulationsandotherapplicablerequirements.
DRAFT 4 - July 11, 2010