3D Systems ProJet 6000 User manual

3D SYSTEMS CONFIDENTIAL
Title: Work Instruction – ProJet 6000/7000 Manual Resin Stirring Procedure
Doc: 283584-00 Description: ProJet 6000 and 7000
Rev: ADate: 9/11/14 Page: 1of7
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

3D SYSTEMS CONFIDENTIAL
Title: Work Instruction – ProJet 6000/7000 Manual Resin Stirring Procedure
Doc: 283584-00 Description: ProJet 6000 and 7000
Rev: ADate: 9/11/14 Page: 2of7
•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.
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•Go to the “Advanced” screen, select “Elevator/Leveler,” and select “Home.”
•Wait for the elevator to move to the home position.
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•Enter “-5” in the “Distance” box and select “Move Elevator.”
•Wait for the elevator to reach the bottom limit.
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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: ADate: 9/11/14 Page: 3of7
•Go to the “Advanced” page, select “Print Applicator,” and select “Park.”
•Wait for the print applicator to move to the park position.
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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: ADate: 9/11/14 Page: 4of7
•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.
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•Install the propeller shaft to the drill.
•Ensure that you have the appropriate protective equipment on (gloves, googles, lab coat).
•Open the machine door.
•Remove any visible debris in the print tray.
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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: ADate: 9/11/14 Page: 5of7
•Put the propeller at the stirring position. The stem should form a 45-60° angle with the
horizontal plane.
•The propeller should be submerged at the center of the print tray.
•Turn on the drill and slowly increase the rpm until it reaches the highest rpm without the
resin overflowing.
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•Stir the resin for about 30 minutes.
•During the stirring procedure, debris may collect around the propeller or show up on the
resin surface. If this occurs, stop stirring and remove the debris.
•When you have finished stirring, remove the drill and place the drill and propeller in an
appropriate location, supporting them with absorbent paper towels to avoid spilling excess
resin on any surfaces.
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Drill with propeller submerged in the
resin at the proper angle for stirring

3D SYSTEMS CONFIDENTIAL
Title: Work Instruction – ProJet 6000/7000 Manual Resin Stirring Procedure
Doc: 283584-00 Description: ProJet 6000 and 7000
Rev: ADate: 9/11/14 Page: 6of7
•Close the machine door.
•When alerted, select “Yes” to turn the power back on.
•Go to the “Advanced” page, select “Elevator/Leveler,”and select
“Offload.”
•Wait for the elevator to move to the offload position.
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•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 move to the start position.
•In the “Elevator/Leveler” menu, select “Level” to level the resin.
•When the resin level reading reaches roughly 31.000, select “Stop” to stop leveling.
•In the “Elevator/Leveler” menu, select “Home.”
•Wait for the elevator to home.
•Wait for large bubbles and micro-bubbles to disappear.
•The system is now ready for part building.
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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: ADate: 9/11/14 Page: 7of7
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 components may then be post-cured in a Post Curing Apparatus (PCA) for at least
45 minutes on each side, making them safer for handling.
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