Introduction To The Prox™ - 3D Systems ProX 500 User Manual

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INTRODUCTION TO THE PROX 500
The ProX™ 500, the new cutting-edge Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS) production 3D printer from 3D Systems, takes SLS toughness,
part quality and manufacturing economics to the next level .
Designed for smooth integration with your manufacturing workflow,
the ProX 500 produces parts for a variety of end-use and functional
prototyping applications in aerospace, medical, industrial design and
more . Use the ProX 500 and DuraForm
parts with superior mechanical properties, resolution, surface finish
and edge definition compared to other processes.
Ensure repeatable, consistent, tool-free manufacturing and produce
durable functional parts faster with this mid-size production 3D
printer . Additionally, the ProX 500 is equipped with mature production
automation, mobile production control and material recycling
functions, so it pays you back faster .
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Stacklight: Indicates the state of the system .
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Print Chamber Area: There are two doors in
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front of the Print Chamber—the outer locking
door, and the inner print chamber door . The
parts are printed inside the Print Chamber .
E-Stop: The Emergency Stop button is a
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safety mechanism used to shut off the
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machine in an emergency situation in which it
cannot be shut down in the usual manner .
User Interface (UI): The user controls the
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system using a touchscreen located on the
front panel .
LED Interface Lights and Controls: There
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are three LED lights which give the user visual
feedback regarding the system . The two
buttons allow the user to control the chamber
lights and enable the system . There are two
standard USB ports beneath them .
User and Service Access Panels: There are
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two types of panels on the sides and back of
the machine—user access and service
access . The user access panels are hinged
doors . The service access panels are lift-off
panels .
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