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- Page 1 POWDER HANDLING STATION USER MANUAL Read the instruction manual before using the device. Version 12/2020...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
B. General safety rules ................................6 C. Personal protection ................................7 D. Power supply and grounding system ..........................7 E. Safety requirements during using the Sinterit PHS ......................8 F. Safety during repair and maintenance ..........................9 G. Working with powders ............................... 9 H. -
Page 4: Marking Text Conventions Used In The Document
Avoid fire! Powder dust is flammable ATTENTION! Risk of electric shock. A grounding is used in the device. Follow the instructions in the User manual and the markings on the PHS device. STOP! Action prohibited. 3 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual... -
Page 5: Important Safeguards And Warnings
Important safeguards and warnings WARNING! • To ensure the safe use of the Sinterit Powder Handling Station (hereafter PHS), please read and follow the instructions below. • Keep this manual for future use. All warnings and instructions on the product should also be followed. -
Page 6: Environment And Place Of Installation
Company’s official distributors and from Sinterit offer. • Sinterit is neither responsible for the operation of the PHS device nor for any defects or damages if PHS device is used with a vacuum cleaner other than the one recommended by Sinterit. This includes but is not limited to vacuum cleaners that may be provided by distributors or resellers but from outside Sinterit`s offer. -
Page 7: General Safety Rules
Do not use the device with blocked holes - remove any solid objects that may restrict airflow. STOP! • Climbing on the PHS device is forbidden. • Sitting/climbing on a Metal shelf (under a sandblaster) is prohibited. POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 6... -
Page 8: Personal Protection
• In the event of the cable being replaced, make sure it is protected against water spray and check mechanical strength. • Disconnect the Power cable whenever it is planned to shift/transfer the machine. 7 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual... -
Page 9: Safety Requirements During Using The Sinterit Phs
ATTENTION! The PHS must be connected to a grounded outlet to prevent electric shock in the event of a fault. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS DURING USING THE SINTERIT PHS WARNING! • Before using PHS always make sure the printer is free of all external materials such as debris, oil, equipment, and other objects that could affect the operation and cause injury to persons. -
Page 10: Safety During Repair And Maintenance
Use only with the equipment recommended by the producer. In the event of Customers fitting a tool to the machine not supplied by Sinterit, make sure the safety conditions required by Machine Directive 2006/42/CE are complied with and in any event, Sinterit is unable to accept liability for any problems arising from the use of such tool. -
Page 11: Safety Plates (Specification Tag And Symbols)
Clean these with cloth, soap, and water. Do not use solvents, diesel fuel, or petrol. • Replace the damaged plates with new ones supplied by Sinterit. If a plate is attached to a replaced part, make sure a new plate is affixed to the new part. -
Page 12: Scrapping
Parts made of plastic, aluminum, and steel only may be recycled if collected by special centers. Contents of Powder Handling Station packaging ZONE I ZONE II POWDER HANDLING STATION INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI... -
Page 13: Sinterit Powder Handling Station
Sinterit Powder Handling Station A. DESCRIPTION Image 1. General view of the Sinterit PHS. 1.Powder Chamber with grid, 2.Fine Dust Chamber with grid, 3.Suction hose with Suction Handle, 4.Suction Handle socket, 5.LED light, 6.Toolboard, 7.Drawer 1 (for small printout cleaning equipment), 8.Drawer 2 (for IO Box), 9.Drawer 3 (for Spare Metal container and Funnel), 10.Control panel, 11.Sifting module (behind the door),... -
Page 14: Specification
Space for unpacking 1700 x 4200 x 2000 [mm] (66.9 x 165.4 x 78.7 [in]) Space for installation 1700 x 2200 x 1800 [mm] (66.9 x 86.6 x 70.9 [in]) Package contains Powder Handling Station + set of accessories + manuals POWER... -
Page 15: Initial Startup Of The Sinterit Phs After Delivery
ATTENTION! • Visually check if the package does not have any visible damage to the protective packaging that may arise during transport. If any, contact Sinterit Technical Support immediately (https:// www.sinterit.com/support-page). • The device must be properly installed according to these instructions before use. - Page 16 Remove the security cardboard and remove the foam fillers and edge protectors. Visually check that the device has not been damaged during transport (visible dents, scratch damage to the casing). If any, stop the installation and contact Sinterit Technical Support (https://www.sinterit.com/support-page). Remove the foil protected elements of the Metal shelf...
- Page 17 Slope ramp, see picture opposite. Remove it to allow the device to slide freely off the pallet. Image 9. Location of the screws securing the angle bar to the pallet. POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 16...
- Page 18 16. Place the Suction Handle in the Suction Handle socket on the PHS worktop INSTALL AND SCREW CAREFULLY INSERT IT INTO THE SOCKET Image 11. Locations of the Suction hose installation to the PHS device. 17 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual...
- Page 19 (marked) but you can adjust the shelf height for your comfort and use different mounting holes. Image 15. Two assembly heights adapted to both Sinterit Sandblaster and Sinterit Sandblaster XL. POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 18...
- Page 20 Image 16. Steps in the installation of the Metal shelf for the Sandblaster. 25. Connect the grounding of the vacuum cleaner correctly (see Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner user manual). 26. Connect the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner, using the supplied Antistatic hose, to the Connector for Antistatic hose in the PHS (image 17).
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Page 21: Powder Transfer In The Phs Device
The device is ready to use. Powder transfer in the PHS device Sinterit Powder Handling Station was created to keep all SLS printing processes in one place. Now it is easier than ever to control the entire printing process for one person. - Page 22 When the chamber is blocked, the powder is sucked directly into the vacuum cleaner. DO NOT COVER THE FINE DUST CHAMBER WHILE THE PHS DEVICE IS WORKING! A minimum amount of powder above the Fine Dust Chamber is allowed, e.g. for final cleaning of prints 21 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual...
- Page 23 ABOVE THE FINE DUST CHAMBER IT IS ALLOWED TO CLEAN THE PRINTS TAKEN OUT OF THE CAKE. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE POWDER CYCLE IN THE PHS MACHINE. POWDER POWDER + AIR POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 22...
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Page 24: Powder Recovery Process From Sinterit Printers
ON/OFF ON/OFF so that the button „pops off” (image 20). Press on the LED light switch on the Control panel TIMER (LIGHT ON/OFF) (image 20). SECOND FIRST Image 20. Switching on the PHS device. 23 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual... - Page 25 Image 23. Switch on the vacuum cleaner and the Sifting module. When the PHS device works with Lisa/Lisa PRO printers, we recommend choosing the SINTERIT ATEX VACUUM CLEANER option on the printer screen. This is the fastest way to clean the printer from powder (image 24).
- Page 26 Image 24. When cleaning the printer, we recommend selecting Image 25. Pouring the contents of the IO Box the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner path on the printer screen. onto the Powder Chamber grid. 12. Starting with the external layers of the cake, crush it and push the powder through the grid.
- Page 27 Sifting module due to the TIMER inactive Powder Feeding Screw. Image 33. The LEDs on the Control panel show the remaining time of powder sifting after switching off the vacuum cleaner. POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 26...
- Page 28 Tapping the sieve flexible tube to remove from the powder. b. Remove the pin and unfasten the clamping ring. c. Attach the flange of the sieve to the magnetic holders. d. Check if there is powder in the sieve. 27 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual...
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Page 29: Powder Emptying And Cleaning Process Of The Phs Device
(image 39). PRESS THE BUTTON Image 39. Press the E-STOP button when you no longer plan to use PHS. POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 28... -
Page 30: Powder Refreshment Process
A. STEP ONE - ADDING FRESH POWDER TO THE USED POWDER FROM PRINTER Method 1 Prepare a portion of Fresh Powder according to the information provided on the printer screen or in the Sinterit Studio report. When the sifting process is finished, remove the Metal container from the PHS device with the used, sifted powder (remember to insert a new, empty container). -
Page 31: Mixing Of Powder (Homogenisation)
To ensure homogeneous mixing of the powders, repeat steps 1-6 at least once more. The newly created powder (Print Ready Powder) is mixed and ready to use in the Sinterit Lisa/Lisa PRO printer. PRE-... -
Page 32: Maintenance Work
Sieve flange . Put a clamping ring on the flange so that it does not fall on the sieve (image 45). Release the drawer locks of the sieve and Metal container 31 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual... - Page 33 PVC brush from the Antistatic hose. 12. Connect the Antistatic hose back to the connector for the Antistatic hose in the PHS (image 50). Image 50. Insert the Antistatic hose into the PHS. POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 32...
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Page 34: Cleaning The Powder Feeding Screw
Use an Allen key to unscrew the one screw of the Powder Feeding Screw guard in the Fine Dust Chamber put it aside (image 53). Image 53. Unscrewing the Powder Feeding Screw guards in the chambers. 33 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual... -
Page 35: Cleaning The Interior Of The Phs Device
Connect the Antistatic hose back to the connector for the Antistatic hose in the PHS Mount the back service panels and screw them back in place with screws. 10. Reconnect the power supply to the PHS. POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 34... -
Page 36: Replacement Of The Fuse
Image 57. Location of the Fuse. Image 58. Replacing the Fuse with a new one. Reinstall the Fuse housing in the PHS. Mount the left-back service panel and secure it with screws. Reconnect the power supply to the PHS. 35 | POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual... -
Page 37: General Legal Information
11. General legal information Where this manual refers to Sinterit or the Company, this means Sinterit sp. z o.o. with its legal seat in Krakow, registered by the District Court for Kraków-Śródmieście in Krakow, XI Commercial Division of the National Court Register under number: 535095, NIP (tax number): 6793106416, with the share capital for a date of publication of this manual of PLN 102,050 (say: one hundred and two thousand and fifty). -
Page 38: Technical Support
The abovementioned exclusions of warranty apply as well to any other liability of Sinterit, to the widest extent permitted by the applicable law. Terms of liability of sellers other than Sinterit such as distributors or resellers shall be regulated by them in separate documents. -
Page 39: Location Of Machines Center Of Gravity
17. Location of machines center of gravity A. PHS DEVICE ITSELF 484,76 359,64 B. PHS DEVICE WITH SINTERIT SANDBLASTER 594,63 355,25 C. PHS DEVICE WITH SINTERIT SANDBLASTER XL 671,22 365,42 POWDER HANDLING STATION Manual | 38... - Page 40 SINTERIT Sp.z o.o. ul. Nad Drwina 10 bud. B3, 30-741 Krakow, Poland www.sinterit.com Contact: +48 570 967 854...
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