3D Systems ProX 800 User manual

ProX™ 800
3D Production Printer
Facility Guide
Original Instructions

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO THE ProX™800 ......................................................................1
ProX 800 at a glance ......................................................................................1
Material Delivery Module (MDM) ........................................................................1
ProCure™ 750 UV Curing Chamber ......................................................................2
CONTROLLER - PART PREPARATION SOFTWARE ...........................................................2
Minimum Computer Requirements .........................................................................2
Processor ............................................................................................2
Video Card ...........................................................................................2
RAM .................................................................................................2
SITE SELECTION - ProX 800 .............................................................................3
Space Requirements ......................................................................................3
Floor Area/Surface ........................................................................................3
Floor Vibration and Shock..................................................................................3
Floor Bearing Capacity ....................................................................................5
Electrical Requirements....................................................................................5
Connection to AC Power ...................................................................................5
Temperature .............................................................................................5
Humidity ................................................................................................5
Altitude .................................................................................................7
Overall Sound Pressure Level (OASPL) .......................................................................7
Air Cleanliness ...........................................................................................7
Lighting .................................................................................................7
Door or Other Method of Preventing Access to Room..........................................................7
Network Access ..........................................................................................7
SITE SELECTION: ProCure™ 750 UV CHAMBER .............................................................8
ProCure Space and Location Selection .......................................................................8
ProCure Floor Surface Requirements ........................................................................8
ProCure Electrical Requirements ............................................................................8
ProCure Ventilation (Ductwork) .............................................................................8
SYSTEM DELIVERY ....................................................................................10
Preparation for Receiving .................................................................................10
Shipment Arrival.........................................................................................10
Inspect Exterior of Printer .............................................................................11
Inspect ShockWatch®Indicator .........................................................................11
Transporting the ProX 800 ................................................................................12
Third Party Supplies and Equipment ....................................................................12
Required Equipment ..............................................................................12
Optional Equipment ..............................................................................12
Support equipment which includes, but is not limited to: ..................................................13
Recommended safety equipment and supplies: ..........................................................13
SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...............................................................................14
System Uncrating........................................................................................14
Scheduling Your Installation ..............................................................................14
Preparing for System Installation .......................................................................14
Availability for Adequate Forklift or Lifting Equipment .....................................................14
Minimum Passageway and Door Openings ..............................................................14
MATERIAL STORAGE AND SAFETY.......................................................................15
Stereolithography Material Usage .........................................................................15
Material Storage.........................................................................................15
Material Disposal ........................................................................................15
Storage and Usage Guidelines .........................................................................15
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APPENDIX A: INITIAL SITE SURVEY CHECKLIST ...........................................................16
APPENDIX B: PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION CHECKLIST ...............................................17
Moving Equipment and Site Accessibility....................................................................17
SLA System Area.........................................................................................17
Part Finishing Area.......................................................................................17
Waste Disposal and Safety ................................................................................17
Job Submission ..........................................................................................17
APPENDIX C: THIRD PARTY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................18
Part Washing Systems ................................................................................18
Uninterruptible Power Supply ..........................................................................18
Hand-Held UV Guns ..................................................................................18
Model Finishing Tools and Supplies .....................................................................18
UV Filter Screens (For Lights and Windows) ..............................................................18
Wipes ...............................................................................................18
Miscellaneous Supplies................................................................................18
APPENDIX D: OBTAINING ASSISTANCE ..................................................................19
U.S.A. ...............................................................................................19
Germany ............................................................................................19
Hong Kong ..........................................................................................19
Italy ................................................................................................19
Japan ...............................................................................................19
U.K..................................................................................................19
Switzerland ..........................................................................................19
France ..............................................................................................19
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ProX™800
The ProX™ 800 Stereolithography (SLA) Production Printer is equipped
with 3D Systems’ newest print head technology that can manufacture
real parts at up to 10 times the speed of other 3D printers, drawing on
the widest choice of proven high-performance engineered materials
that are qualied for the most demanding aerospace, medical device
and industrial-use cases.
The ProX 800 is exible and versatile, and can produce precision parts
with accuracy that rivals CNC machining. Like all 3D Systems SLA
printers, it is exceptionally productive and economical for high-volume
additive manufacturing of plastic parts.
With the industry’s widest array of SLA materials, the ProX 800 delivers
a range of properties, from ABS-like toughness to polycarbonate-like
clarity. You can even cast directly from printed patterns using QuickCast®
technology.
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ProX 800 AT A GLANCE
The ProX 800 is a exible and ecient stereolithography (SLA) system
that produces high delity parts from a broad range of plastics and
composites. The ProX 800 uses an SLA platform that expands the
overall utilization of SLA parts in prototyping and advanced digital
manufacturing. Markets include automotive, service bureaus, aerospace,
and consumer goods.
The ProX 800 is only one component of the complete system. Many
accessories and other components make up a ProX 800 system:
The ProX™ 800 Production Printer
Material Delivery Module (MDM)
ProX 800 Material Delivery Module (MDM)
The MDM contains the material and is responsible for regulating the
delivery of material to the printer. The MDM can be rolled in and out of
the print chamber.
There are three MDM models:
NAME MAXIMUM BUILD VOLUME FILL CAPACITY
MDM 800-50mm 650 x 750 x 50 mm (25.6 x 29.5 x 1.97 in) 95 liters (25.1 U.S. gal)
MDM 800-275mm 650 x 750 x 275 mm (25.6 x 29.5 x 10.8 in) 272 liters (71.86 U.S. gal)
MDM 800-550mm 650 x 750 x 550 mm (25.6 x 29.5 x 21.65 in) 414 liters (109.3 U.S. gal)
Many customers order extra MDM units, particularly if they want to change material quickly or use two materials concurrently.

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CONTROLLER - PART PREPARATION SOFTWARE
Included with the system is the 3DManage™ (for part preparation) and Print3D Pro software. These integrated modules
provide part preparation and part printing functionality. Print3D Pro utilizes the ProX 800 controller computer, which is an
integrated part of the ProX 800. The 3DManage software is installed on a separate computer provided by the customer.
MINIMUM COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
The following are the minimum computer conguration requirements for the part preparation computer to run 3D Manage:
Processor
• Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
Video Card
• OpenGL 1.4
• 128MB of graphics memory
• Native PCI express x 16 bus interface
• 1280 x 1024 Resolution
RAM
• 2 GB
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Manual Ooad Cart
ProCure™ 750 UV Curing Chamber
The ProCure 750 UV Chamber is an optional accessory which provides
essential nal part curing to create a fully solidied part with stable
mechanical properties and safe part handling. After printing on the
SLA system, the part is washed and rinsed, then placed in this unit.
Subjecting the part(s) to UV light for a period of time will fully solidify
the part. After the part is removed from the unit, it is fully solidied and
can be handled safely without gloves.
ProCure 750 UV Chamber
Manual Ooad Cart
The manual ooad cart is an optional accessory for all ProX 800 models. The
ooad cart allows you to easily remove the print pad when it is loaded with a
large or heavy part and transport it to the nishing area where supports are
removed and the part is cleaned before it is cured.
All parts must be ooaded with the manual ooad cart to ensure optimal
safety.

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SITE SELECTION - ProX 800
This section provides the requirements and recommendations to determine the most appropriate location for a highly
functional, ecient ProX 800 workspace, with room for other equipment and supplies.
To help you choose a location, refer to “Appendix A: Initial Site Survey Checklist” on page 16. This checklist provides the
attributes that you need to select the best location for your installation.
After narrowing the list of possible locations, consider each requirement carefully before making a decision about your nal
placement site.
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SPACE REQUIREMENTS
User preferences, building codes, and equipment
conguration help you to dene the total oor
area that your ProX 800 will need. The SLA system
should be located in an environmentally controlled
room. Locate the secondary post processing
equipment and supplies in an adjoining room
or rooms, if possible. User preferences, building
codes, required storage space, and other factors
inuence total room area. The illustration at
the right shows an ideal site conguration that
minimizes the required movement of parts after
printing. To leave ample room for access to the
rear of the unit, set the ProX 800 24in (60cm) away
from the rear building wall.
The illustrations, “ProX 800 system space
requirements” on page 4 show the minimum
dimensions of the ProX 800 system. Your site
layout will vary.
NOTE: Due to laser safety requirements,
the system should be located where
access to the room can be avoided
during service calls.
Optimal Site Layout
FLOOR AREA/SURFACE
Floors and counter spaces in the SLA work area should be non-porous and suitable for cleaning with solvents. The feet of
the system must be on a non-resilient surface such as bare concrete. Carpeted oors must not be used. Remove any ooring
where the feet of the SLA system will be placed. The system should not straddle any oor seams. The maximum permissible
oor incline is 2.5cm/12m (1 in/40 ft).
FLOOR VIBRATION AND SHOCK
To ensure part quality and accuracy, choose a ground oor location with a thick concrete pad, which will minimize vibration.
SLA equipment is slightly self-damping, and should not be affected by normal or incidental environmental vibration; however,
the area should be isolated, either via location or some other physical or mechanical means, from any signicant internal or
external vibration sources such as heavy machinery, airplanes, or trains, which could cause unacceptable shock or vibration
levels.
It is recommended that the amount of vibration/shock from the oor not exceed the SPIE 1991 VC standards of VC-A. This
corresponds to a max oor velocity of 50 m/sec over a 4-80Hz bandwidth. Users are responsible verify the level of vibration in
their facility.
Power
UPS
Part Building
ProX 800
MDM
Manual
Offload
Cart
Store in
Cleaning Room
60cm
(24 in)
160cm
(63 in)
142cm
(56 in)
140cm
(55.1 in)
137cm (54 in)
76cm
(29.8 in)
79cm
(31 in)
Rear Wall

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(36 in)
926 mm
(36 in)
926 mm
Facility Wall
600 mm
24 in
ProX 800 system space requirements (top view)
ProX 800 system space requirements (front view)
MDM
ProX 800
Printer
Print Chamber Door
Left Side Window Right Side Window
Manual
Ooad
Cart
760 mm
(30 in)
Facility Ceiling

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FLOOR BEARING CAPACITY
The printer is the heaviest piece of equipment on the system, weighing 1134 kg (2500 lbs). Additional equipment, such as
one or more Material Delivery Modules (MDM), will add signicant weight as well. Refer to the illustration, “Distributed
Floor Load - ProX 800 and system components” on page 6 and the table, “Weight and Dimensions - System Components”
on page 10 to determine the total weight of the equipment to be housed in your room to ensure that you don’t exceed
the maximum load bearing capacity that your ooring can support.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Electrical voltage requirements for the ProX 800 single MDM are:
• 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30A, single-phase
The facility’s power circuit must have a 30A-50A branch protective circuit breaker or fused disconnect with lockout/tagout
capabilities. UPS usage is strongly recommended in areas where power uctuations are frequent, as surges and spikes can
cause damage to electronic components, and loss of power can result in failed prints or potential damage to the SLA system.
Surge and spike suppression should carry a rating of at least 1000 joules with a clamping voltage of approximately 300 VAC.
Uninterruptible power, recommended especially in areas where circuits may be affected by lightning strikes, should be rated
for 5kVA at a minimum. Make certain that no heavy equipment, especially large electric motors (greater than 1.5 kW or 2 hp)
are connected to the same circuit. Use a pass-through UPS with power conditioning. For specic information on a suitable UPS,
contact a UPS manufacturer and provide the voltage rating, current draw, and desired backup time. The manufacturer can
recommend an appropriate model.
HEAT DISSIPATION
The ProX 800 dissipates as much as 2000W of heat while printing and as much as 1200W while idle.
CONNECTION TO AC POWER
The ProX 800 is designed to be connected to primary AC power directly from the facility’s power circuit to the machine’s main
power disconnect. This task must be performed by a qualied electrician.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature in the room or location where the SLA system resides should remain stable to allow optimal system operation
and optimal part quality.
The working range is: 20-26 °C (68-79 °F)
Any temperature uctuations greater than 3 °C (5 °F) may adversely affect parts built on the system. The rate of temperature
change should not exceed 1 °C (1.8 °F) per hour. The air conditioning system should maintain a temperature change of less
than 1 °C per hour. The stereolithography room should have a minimum cooling capacity of 1.8 kW. The air should change two
to ve times per hour. Avoid exposure of the SLA system to direct air ow from the local air conditioning system to avoid the
possibility of adversely affecting part quality.
HUMIDITY
The optimal humidity in the ProX 800 print chamber and lab will depend to a certain degree on the material selection used for
printing. Regardless, the humidity should always be non-condensing and should not vary outside the range of 20-50%. Review
your material information (MSDS/SDS, product datasheet, and product labeling) for specic information on recommended
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Distributed Floor Load - ProX 800 and system components
POINT FLOOR LOAD
(Component Load Point)
ProX 800 System
(Internal Frame)
93 N/cm2(135 psi)
ProX 800 System
(External Enclosure)
110 N/cm2(160 psi)
MDM
324 N/cm2(470 psi)
Exact total filled weight
depends on material
3.8 cm (1.5 in.)
12.7 mm
(0.5 in.)
10 cm (4 in.)
MDM
1302 mm (51 in.)
1102 mm (43 in.)
1450 mm (57.1 in.)
1206 mm (47.5 in.)
Isolated Internal
Frame
Load Points (4)
External
Enclosure
Load Points (7)
Load Points
(4)
Note: These are
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ALTITUDE
The SLA system is capable of operating correctly up to an altitude of 1000m above mean sea level.
OVERALL SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL (OASPL)
The sound of the SLA system will not exceed 70 dBA.
AIR CLEANLINESS
The room housing the SLA system should be well ventilated. Reasonable care should be taken to minimize dust and smoke
which could contaminate the material and cause deterioration of optical surfaces. Avoid temperature uctuation. Since dust,
smoke and temperature uctuations can affect the performance of the machine and the quality of the parts, a restricted area
with positive pressure ltered air ow is recommended. Avoid proximity to machine shop areas, or where milling, grinding, or
sanding is performed.
LIGHTING
Standard uorescent lamps with clear plastic diffusers are recommended to minimize ultraviolet exposure, which could
negatively affect the printing material. Sunlight, quartz-halogen lamps, and high-intensity incandescent lamps are not suitable,
and UV-intensive lighting or ultraviolet exposure through windows should be avoided. UV lters are available for windows and
exposed uorescent lamps.
DOOR OR OTHER METHOD OF PREVENTING ACCESS TO ROOM
The site should be able to be isolated from other employees or personnel during installation or future service calls. A separate
room or area that can be closed to others is necessary. The system is safe and does not present hazards to properly trained
personnel operating the system in accordance with our specications. However, the system should be installed in an area that
can be cleared of untrained personnel during service and maintenance of the machine due to laser safety requirements.
NETWORK ACCESS
The SLA system controller computer includes a Class A Ethernet interface, which can be connected to a 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Ethernet network to offer network access to the SLA system. A cable that is 6 m long is supplied with the ProX 800. To remotely
operate the ProX 800 or to remotely run service engineer diagnostics, a VPN network access is required.