3D Systems wematter Density User manual

User Guide
Release Date: 7/19/2023
Original Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................1
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 2
2.1 Intended Use ..................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Installation and Service Restrictions ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3 OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Model Deviations ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
4 PREPARATION AND SETUP ...............................................................................................................6
4.1 Arranging the Workspace .............................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Water ...............................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Filter ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
5 MACHINE USE ....................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Loading 3D Prints .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Cleaning 3D Prints .........................................................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Removing 3D Prints .......................................................................................................................................................................9
5.4 Changing the Filter ........................................................................................................................................................................9
5.5 Relling Water ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
5.6 Emptying Water ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
6 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................ 11
6.1 Drain the Air Tank from Condensed Water ..............................................................................................................................11
7 SERVICE AND SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................12
8 DENSITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................. 13
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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the 3D Systems Density. Please read this guide carefully to enjoy optimum process performance and
longer equipment service life. The Density is a Water Jet Blasting Cabinet for cleaning 3D printed components.
Copyright and Corporate Identity
Aurora PA11® with regard to printers is a registered trademark of 3D Systems. Aurora PA11 Food Grade® with regard to
materials is a registered trademark of 3D Systems. Aurora PA12® with regard to printers is a registered trademark of 3D
Systems. Aurora TPU® with regard to printers is a registered trademark of 3D Systems. Aurora PP® with regard to printers is a
registered trademark of 3D Systems
Improvements
3D Systems may (but shall not be obligated to) make improvements to this document from time to time. However, the Licensed
User acknowledges that at any time after the expiration of the date of issuance, 3D Systems may institute a periodic charge or
fee payable by the Licensed User 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 to notify 3D
Systems promptly in the event that it considers any of the data contained in this document to be incomplete or erroneous in
any respect, in connection with the Licensed User's particular or general use.
FCC Notice
United States
Class 1 Laser Product Statement of CDRH Compliance - This product conforms to the applicable requirements of 21 CFR,
Subchapter J at the time of manufacturer.
Statement of FCC Compliance - This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Korea
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL AND ITS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
DENSITY. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: THE MACHINE USES COMBUSTIBLE DUST.
Interlock Function
The interlock function features a safety switch integrated into the safety glass lid, ensuring that the water pressure function is
deactivated as soon as the lid is opened.
Customer Safety Program
Before using the Density, customers must have a safety program in place. The safety program should do the following:
• Label and point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures.
• Explain what to do in an emergency situation.
• Provide information about the hazards of equipment and materials in the form of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The SDSs are
provided with all materials supplied by 3D Systems
The information in this chapter supplements the customer's existing safety program. It points out safety considerations that
specically concern the Density system.
Safety Symbols and Denitions
The following are safety symbols that are common to 3D Systems guides. Some or all of these symbols may appear in this guide
and/or in other Density documentation.
CAUTION: Indicates the possibility of loss of data or damage to equipment.
WARNING: INDICATES THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONNEL.
Electrical Shock: High voltage electricity is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or behind the access panel.
High voltage can cause severe burns or death, as well as res. Access panels are for service only and should be
opened only by certied service personnel or trained maintenance personnel.
Arc Flash: High energy electrical discharge between two electrically conductive materials. Take care to
avoid opening electrical enclosures unless electrical components are de-energized or specialized personal
protective equipment is worn.
Wear Eye Protection: Indicates the need for eye protection.
Wear Protective Mask: Indicates the need to wear an appropriate face mask.
Wear Protective Gloves: Wear the appropriate gloves when required. For example, when touching surfaces
that may contain or have been exposed to materials, wear nitrile gloves. Heat gloves are necessary when
touching surfaces that may be hot to ensure burns don't occur.
Flammable material: Flammable material when in the form of dust clouds. Take care when in the vicinity of or
handling ammable materials.
Pinch Point: Injury or death from crushing weight.
Note: A note signies important information but not information of a critical content.
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Material Handling
• Do not use any material without rst reviewing its Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• To prevent injury and equipment damage, be sure to follow all handling guidelines detailed in the appropriate Material
Guide.
Alarms and Warnings
• Displayed error, alarm, or warning messages can result from unsafe practices, such as opening an enclosure door or panel
when equipment is powered up and running.
Interlock Function
When you open the protective glass lid, it automatically turns off the water pressure.
Always keep the lid closed during operation for a secure work environment.
2.1 Intended Use
The Density water jet cabinet is a precision tool intended for use in the additive manufacturing process for depowdering of
additive manufactured components made of polymeric powders. The nal performance characteristics of the machine may
vary according to your compliance with the instructions for use, design guidelines, application, operating conditions, uids
combined with, end-use, or other factors.
The machine should only be operated by trained personnel and as described in this document.
Do not carry out any disassembly or tampering with the machine that is not described in the manual
In case of any machine breakdown contact 3D Systems for service and maintenance.
Only use it as described in this manual and contact 3D Systems immediately if there are any problems.
2.2 Installation and Service Restrictions
During installation and service of the Density, only authorized personnel with adequate training are allowed to handle and be in
close proximity of the machine to ensure that no unexpected incidents occur which could cause physical harm to the individual
or damage the equipment.
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3 OVERVIEW
Technology Water Jet Blasting with recirculating water compressed air with integrated supply.
Weight 170 kg / 374.7 lbs
Size with closed protective hatch 75 x 66 x 170 cm / 29.5 x 25.9 x 66.9 inch
Size with open protective hatch 75 x 66 x 225 cm / 29.5 x 25.9 x 88.5 inch
Minimum Dimensions for
Convenient Access
Density is designed to be placed on a at horizontal surface. Recommended installation
area is 100 cm x 100 cm / 39.3 x 39.3 inch
Operating Temperature 15-25 °C / 59-77 °F
Power Requirements • 250 V Earth Connected with RDC
• ~ 10 A
• 50 Hz
• Peak 1800 W
• Nominal 800 W
• The Density should be connected to a separate fuse from the Gravity.
US Power Requirements • 125 V
• 15 A
• 60 Hz
• Nominal 800 W
• The Density should be connected to a separate fuse from the Gravity.
Sound Emission Does not exceed 85 dB(A)
Machine Control Buttons at the front. Handles in the blasting chamber.
Ventilation Well ventilated with free-owing air.
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3.1 Model Deviations
The Density included in the Essential system version does not come with the Compressed air with an integrated supply feature.
The Essential version therefore has two instead of three buttons on the front machine control panel.
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4 PREPARATION AND SETUP
4.1 Arranging the Workspace
Choose a stable, level workspace to install and operate the Density. Reserve the following minimum dimensions for the most
convenient access:
• Width: 100 cm / 39.3 inch
• Depth: 100 cm / 39.3 inch
• Height: 220 cm / 86.6 inch
Place the Density’s back at least 10 cm / 3.9 inch from the closest object. It is necessary to place the Density in a way that allows
you to be able to pull the plug from the machine or power outlet.
4.2 Water
The machine shall be lled with 20±2 liters of tap water before turning the system on. This is done by pouring water into the
blasting chamber.
Figure 1: Pour 20 liters of water straight into the blasting chamber.
On the panel on the front, there is a water level indicator. When the indicator is red the machine needs to be lled with water to
be able to shoot water. When the indicator is fully green the machine is full, please do not overll as it will reduce the machine's
capacity.
The indicator behavior is not linear so be careful when lling with water as the level indication can change quickly.
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4.3 Filter
Open the grid in the blasting chamber and make sure there is a lter in place. The grid is opened by pulling the handle.
Figure 2: There must be a lter in place before the machine is used.
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5 MACHINE USE
5.1 Loading 3D Prints
Before loading 3D prints, make sure that the machine is turned off. Open the protective glass straight up and put the 3D prints
to be cleaned inside the blasting chamber. When the prints are loaded, close the protective glass.
Figure 3: Open the protective glass straight up and put the prints in the blasting chamber.
WARNING: DO NOT, AT ANY TIME, WHEN THE LID IS OPEN TURN ON THE WATER AS THE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER
JET CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
5.2 Cleaning 3D Prints
1. Turn the machine on by pressing the left button on the machine's front.
2. Turn the wiper on and off by pressing the middle button on the machine's front.
3. Use the water blasting gun inside the chamber to turn on and off the water jet.
4. CAUTION: Only shoot water against the back of the chamber as the high-pressure water may damage the
lid seal and cause water leakage
Keep the 3D printed part you are cleaning at a distance of 10 cm / 3.9 inch from the blasting gun nozzle and avoid using the
jet at ne details for any longer period of time as it may affect the 3D-print negatively.
5. You can change the water pressure by rotating the nozzle.
Figure 4: Rotate the nozzle to change the water pressure.
6. To dry prints with pressurized air, press the right button on the machine's front to switch from water to air blasting. Use the
air blasting gun inside the chamber to turn on and off the air stream.
7. When done, wait for the compressor to turn off automatically and then turn the machine off by pressing the left button on
the machine's front.
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5.3 Removing 3D Prints
Before removing 3D prints, make sure that the machine is turned off.
Beware that water may drip from the lid when it is opened. To minimize the risk of getting wet, allow for the water to run off the
window before opening.
WARNING: DO NOT, AT ANY TIME, WHEN THE LID IS OPEN TURN ON THE WATER AS THE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER
JET CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
5.4 Changing the Filter
Please allow for the water to ow through the lter before removing the lter. If not, there will be water on the oor. You can
visually check if there is still water in the lter before removing it.
1. Open the grid in the blasting chamber by lifting the handle.
2. Unscrew the lter holder.
3. Remove the lter by lifting it straight up and throwing it in the trash.
4. Place a new lter in the lter spot.
5. Screw the lter holder in place and make sure it presses rmly against the lter. If not, dirty water will get into the machine's
internal water systems and damage the machine.
Figure 5: The lter is located below the grid in the blasting chamber.
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5.5 Relling Water
Every two weeks the machine should be relled with tap water. Pour 0,5 liters in the blasting chamber at a time and check the
water level. To check the water level remove the lter and look for standing water in the lter housing.
Figure 6: Remove the lter and check the water level.
5.6 Emptying Water
There are two ways to empty the Density from water, one which can be used in all circumstances and one that can be used if
there is a oor drain available.
In all circumstances, the machine can be emptied by putting a bucket, 5 liters maximum, inside the blasting chamber and using
the nozzle to shoot water into the bucket. Always close the lid before shooting water in the chamber. There are approximately
20 liters of water inside the Density so you will have to empty the bucket a few times during the process. The system is empty
when no more water comes out of the nozzle even though it is activated.
WARNING: DO NOT, AT ANY TIME, WHEN THE LID IS OPEN TURN ON THE WATER AS THE HIGH-PRESSURE WATER
JET CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
If there is a oor drain close to the Density the machine can be emptied using a hose. There is a drain valve available at the
bottom front right corner of the Density where a hose with a female Gardena coupling can be connected. Once the hose is
connected the valve can be opened and the system will empty itself. When the system is empty, close the valve and remove the
hose.
Figure 7: Drain valve at the bottom front right corner.
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6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Drain the Air Tank from Condensed Water
When using compressed air, water condenses inside an air tank in the Density. This has to be emptied once every two weeks to
maintain the compressed air capacity.
To drain the air tank follow this routine:
1. Turn the machine off and use up all compressed air in the system by shooting with the air gun in the blasting chamber.
2. When the pressure has been removed from the system go to the right side of the Density. At the bottom of the right side,
you nd two valves.
3. Put some paper below the opening of the valve closest to Density’s back and open it.
4. Let the water run out onto the paper and then close the valve again.
CAUTION: Always be certain that the system is depressurized before opening the valve.
Figure 8: Drain valve at the bottom back left corner
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7 SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Note: Whenever you have a problem or a question it is best to contact your reseller directly rst.
If the certied partner cannot help you, then there is a Customer Support Hotline you can use. If you and your reseller are
unable to recover from a printer error, or if you need to contact us for another problem, you may contact our Customer
Support Hotline. Before you call Customer Support with a problem or question, please make sure that you have the following
information:
• The serial number of your Density.
• A brief description of the problem, including the exact error message.
• When the problem occurred; for example, when you submitted a job, during the beginning or the end of a print, or after
power off recovery, etc.
If you are calling about a failed build, please make sure that you have the following information:
• Job parameters, if set differently from the defaults
• Build le, if not restricted by company policy
• Log les with timestamp.
• Relevant pictures and/or videos
• The steps you took that produced the error, if those steps are apparent to you
• Deep Space version
• Controller and Printer rmware/software versions.
How to Reach 3D Systems
You can learn more about 3D Systems’ warranty, service, updates, and other support by visiting our customer support site at
https://support.3dsystems.com. You may also directly contact 3D Systems using the numbers or email addresses below:
WARRANTY HOTLINE FROM THE
AMERICAS
WARRANTY HOTLINE FROM
EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE
EAST (EMEA)
WARRANTY HOTLINE FROM ASIA/
PACIFIC
+1 888.598.1438
+1 803.326.3930
Weekdays during normal business
hours or by email at
[email protected]
+44 1442.279.839
+49 6151.357.499
Weekdays during normal business
hours or by email at
[email protected]
+852.8191.2453
Weekdays during normal business
hours or by email at
[email protected]
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