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Training manual • Basic training • Status 03.14
EOS P 396
Terms
➢ EOS
is used to refer to EOS GmbH - Electro Optical Systems, as well as its subsidiaries.
➢ Machine
is used to refer to the laser sintering system EOS P 396.
➢ PSW
is used to refer to the process software necessary for the operation of the
machine.
➢ Accessories
is used to refer to the standard accessories, optional accessories or peripherals.
➢ IPCM
is used to refer to the Integrated Process Chain Management for the automated
provision and reconditioning of materials for the operation of the machine.
➢ IPCM P plus
is used to refer to the mixing, qualifying and conveying system IPCM P plus for
the automated provision and reconditioning of materials for the operation of the
machine with the components mixing & qualification station (MQS), docking
station and multibox.
➢ PPM
is used to refer to the Part Property Management, an EOS concept that
standardises and makes reproducible the building processes and results of
building for e-manufacturing.
➢ OEP
is used to refer to the Original EOS Parameter sets, parameter sets approved and
licensed by EOS that are matched to the EOS materials and machines.
➢ PPP
is used to refer to Part Property Profiles, defined part properties for laser sintered
parts that can be obtained with a standardised combination of machine, material
and PPP parameter sets.
Definitions
➢ Job:
The job contains the positioned parts and their parameters in the process
software (PSW).
➢ Default job:
A default job is a template file that does not contain any parts, only material-
specific data (exposure parameters, building temperatures).