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CONSUMABLES
The following items are consumed at varying rates during the SLS process:
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Nitrogen
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SLS Materials
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Filters
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Coolant
These items are described separately in the sections that follow .
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Contact 3D Systems to purchase replacement SLS materials and filters.
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See your nitrogen and coolant supplier to replenish stocks of these items .
Nitrogen Consumption
NOTE: Your site's actual nitrogen consumption may vary from the nitrogen consumption estimate below .
One ProX 500 SLS 3D Printer system will consume approximately 140 cubic meters (4944 cubic feet) of nitrogen gas per week . This
estimate assumes seven days of continuous operation (24 hours/day) with seven purge cycles (one per day) .
NOTE: This volume estimate is for gaseous nitrogen—not liquid nitrogen . Be sure to ask your supplier for the proper
liquid-to-gas volume conversion ratio so you can properly size your tanks .
SLS Materials
The material listed below is available for purchase from 3D Systems . The material comes with its own 3D Systems Material Guide to
help you use it successfully .
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DuraForm™ ProX Plastic
Refer to your
Material Guide
Replaceable Filters Kit
The process station and chiller have customer-replaceable filters. 3D Systems recommends you keep a supply of these filters on hand
and replace them when necessary to ensure part quality and trouble-free operation . 3D Systems sells a kit containing a year's supply of
filters.
FILTER KIT (P/N 132562-00)
Laser Power Supply Filter
EPM Filter, Pleated
EPM filter, Charcoal, Pleated
Seal, HEPA Filter
Filter, HEPA
Filter, 2-stage, 5u (Sock)
Filter, Chiller, Air
Filter, Chiller, Coolant 10"
Electrical cabinet filters
CDA Filter on pressure regulator
NOTE: Filters are also replaced as necessary by your 3D Systems Field Service Representative during scheduled
preventive maintenance visits .
3D Systems, Inc.
for further information .
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