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3D Systems ProX DMP 200 User Manual

3D Systems ProX DMP 200
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ProX
®
DMP 200
3D Production Printer
User Guide
Original Instructions
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Table of Contents

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3D Systems ProX DMP 200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TechnologyDirect Metal Printing (DMP)
Laser TypeFiber Laser
Laser Power200 W
Inert Gas SystemYes
Operating SystemWindows
ConnectivityEthernet
Layer Thickness20 - 100 microns
MaterialsTitanium, Stainless Steel, Cobalt Chrome
Power Requirements50/60 Hz

Summary

1 Introduction

Overview

General description of the ProX® DMP200, a high quality direct metal printing machine.

General machine operation

Describes the step-by-step manufacturing process, from CAD file to finished part.

Intended use

Specifies that laser sintering operations are performed on metal powders only.

2 Safety Guidelines and Instructions

General Guidelines

Outlines company safety program requirements, emergency procedures, and SDS information.

Training and Instructions

Emphasizes following safety guidelines, receiving proper training, and reading instructions.

Machine Handling

Provides guidelines for safe operation, including avoiding access to internal components and checking labels.

Material Handling

Stresses reading SDS before use and following handling guidelines for materials.

Laser

Warns against accessing or adjusting the laser system and entering areas with warning signs.

Alarms and Warnings

Advises noting machine status, clearing messages, and understanding causes of errors.

Safety Symbols and Definitions

Explains safety labels indicating hazardous conditions like hot surfaces, laser radiation, and electric shock.

First Aid Section – What to do

Provides immediate first aid guidelines for burns, electrocution, inhalation, and powder contact.

DMP Equipment Safety Features

Describes how frame, enclosure, and software designs ensure a safe operating environment.

Safety Interlocks

Explains interlock devices that prevent hazards like laser exposure and electrical shock.

Limited Access and Barrier Shielding

Details how frame and enclosure designs limit access to hazardous areas for safety.

Other Active Safety Features

Covers software shutdown, circuit breakers, and locking keys for enhanced safety.

Machine Safety

Lists safety features like air pressure drop detection, chamber temperature limits, and anti-collision systems.

Electrical Safety

Recommends explosion-proof wiring and highlights hazards of exposed electrical circuits.

Personal Protective Equipment

Details required PPE like gloves, masks, safety goggles, and shoes for safe operation.

Material Safety

Addresses material hazards, combustion risks, and proper handling for safe operation.

Potentially Hazardous Metal Powders

Identifies metals causing health problems and those known to be combustible.

Reactive Metal Powder Storage

Provides guidelines for storing reactive metal powders safely, including container types and location.

Material Handling Precautions

General safety guidelines for handling materials, including fire/heat, inhalation, and spill prevention.

GAS Safety

Covers inert gas use, oxygen monitoring, and risks associated with oxygen deprivation.

Chemical Risk

Discusses risks from laser-material interaction, gas use, and fume emissions.

Laser Safety

Explains Class IV laser hazards, potential for burns, eye damage, and fire.

Biological Risk

Focuses on eye risks from direct and reflected laser radiation.

Mechanical Risk

Covers risks associated with motorized axes and inadvertent movements of actuators.

Safety labels on the DMP system

Lists and explains various safety labels found on the DMP system.

3 System Specification

THE PROX® DMP200 SYSTEM

Lists all equipment provided with the ProX® DMP 200 system.

4 Prox® DMP200 at a Glance

Prox® DMP200 system components

Overview of the ProX® DMP200 system components with references to detailed sections.

A. Front doors and glove doors

Describes access to the manufacturing chamber via glove ports and front doors.

B. Manufacturing chamber

Details the manufacturing chamber where direct metal printing occurs, including its window.

C. Laser assembly

Lists the main optical devices including the fiber laser source and scanner head.

D. Screen control panel and external control panel

Explains the touch screen interface and external controls for managing the machine.

J. Process chamber window, part of the manufacturing chamber

Identifies the window of the manufacturing chamber that allows viewing.

E. Control/supply cabinet

Describes the contents of the control/supply cabinet, including electrical and laser components.

F. Stack light

Explains the function of the stack light for indicating machine status.

G. Airlock

Describes the airlock's function for loading/unloading plates without chamber contamination.

H. Pneumatic data management

Details the unit below the front doors controlling pneumatic and gas circuits.

I. Process filter assembly

Describes the external filter vessel that removes particles and fumes from the sintering process.

5 System Use

Powering up the printer

Step-by-step guide to safely power on the ProX® DMP200 printer.

User interface

Explains the main tool bar icons and functions available on the PX Control software.

Preparation menu

Guides the user through preparing the printer for a job or unloading a printed part.

Manufacturing menu

Allows starting the manufacturing process and monitoring its progress.

User level selection

Describes the 5 user levels (Operator, Adjuster, etc.) and access restrictions.

Setting menu

Provides access to configuration and event browser tools for system settings.

Machine Status menu

Displays a global view of the printer's status, including preparation and tracking.

Machine preparation

Covers essential steps before starting a job, like opening doors and checking gloves.

Front doors

Instructions for unlocking and opening the printer's front doors safely.

Glove doors

Details the mechanism for opening and closing glove doors, emphasizing correct glove usage.

Airlock door

Explains how to open and close the airlock door and its positions.

6 User Maintenance

Servicing : replacement process filters procedure

Outlines procedures for servicing and replacing process filters, including safety rules.

Process filter (external filter)

Details the procedure for changing the lens cleaner filter, including hazards and precautions.

Preventive maintenance schedule

Provides a schedule for preventive maintenance tasks like checking air pressure and replacing filters.

Every month maintenance

Lists maintenance tasks to be performed monthly, focusing on pressure and flowrate controls.

Every 3 months maintenance

Describes step-by-step procedures for checking gloves for damage.

Front and Back casings cleaning

Instructions for cleaning front and back casings, including safety warnings for dust and static.

Exhaust filter replacing

Step-by-step guide for replacing the exhaust filter element, including safety precautions.

Chiller cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the chiller components to prevent blockages from dirt.

Every 6 months maintenance

Covers inspection and replacement of the clamping filter.

Clamping filter inspection/replacement

Details the procedure for inspecting and replacing the clamping filter.

Gas filter replacement

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the gas filter, located under the front doors.

Silicon wiper replacement

Procedure for replacing the two silicon wipers located in the manufacturing chamber.

Chiller filter replacement

Guide for replacing the chiller filter every 6 months.

Cabinet filter replacement

Instructions for replacing the filter on the left door of the control/supply cabinet.

Cabinet cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the cabinets every 6 months.

Every 1 year maintenance

Covers annual maintenance tasks.

Calibration

Details the printer calibration procedure to correlate scanning system coordinates with print bed coordinates.

7 Copyright and Trademark Notice

8 EC Declaration of Conformity

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