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11 Glossary
Term Meaning
Air compressor An air compressor connects to the air compressor inlet and provides
the pressure needed to media blast printed parts. Pressure should be
regulated between 90–120 psi for correct operation.
Blast arm The blast arm is located inside the blasting chamber and holds the
blast gun. The blast arm can be moved into an idle or active position.
Blasting chamber A tempered glass window prevents powder and debris from leaving
the Fuse Blast’s workspace and provides access to the tumbler basket
and blast gun.
Blast gloves A pair of gloves located below the blasting chamber allow users to
manipulate and clean items while the Fuse Blast chamber doors are
secured.
Blast gun The blast gun attaches to the blast arm inside the blasting chamber.
Blasts printed parts with media, forced air, and ionized air to
clean parts.
Blasting media Abrasive media propelled at printed parts to remove Surface Armor
and loose powder.
Control panel A touchscreen and physical controls for interfacing with the Fuse Blast.
Foot pedals Two pedals located underneath the Fuse Blast control the manual air
rinse and media blasting.
Grounding strip An anti-static device used to protect users and electronics from static
electricity build up.
HEPA filter A HEPA air filter prevents blasting media and SLS powder from
escaping the unit.
Media hopper A fixed container that holds blasting material in a tapered basin for
dispensing into the blast nozzle.
Micron (µm) An SI derived unit of length equalling 1×10−6 meter, or one millionth of a
meter (or one thousandth of a millimeter, 0.001 mm, or about 0.000039
inch).
Nylon An industrial thermoplastic that bends before returning to its original
form without fracturing, making it suitable for structural, load bearing, or
mechanical parts.
Personal protective
equipment (PPE)
Garments or articles of clothing designed to protect individuals
from physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne
particulate matter.
Plume A localized emission of dust or powder suspended in the air.
PreForm Formlabs’ print preparation software that uses advanced, proprietary
calculations to generate support structures and optimize print settings
for each model.
Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)
An additive manufacturing process that uses a high-powered laser
to sinter uniform beads of plastic together, drawing out individual 2D
layers (or slices) that eventually form a 3D part.
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