Contents Safety information ......................... 4 Symbols .................................. 4 Safety instructions..............................5 General Information ........................8 Conformity declaration ............................8 Area of application of the operating instructions ....................8 Intended use ................................8 Duties - operator (the operating company)/ person working on the machine (machine operator) ..... 9 Technical data ..........................
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6.7.11 Slicing ................................24 6.7.12 Transferring printing data via network ......................25 6.7.13 Transferring printing data via USB stick ......................25 Operation ............................ 26 Preparing the material reservoir and building platform ..................26 7.1.1 Preparing the material reservoir ........................26 7.1.2 Preparing an empty material reservoir ......................
Indicates important information concerning the operation of the product or the respective work stage. Instruction It is essential to wear UV protective goggles. Instruction It is essential to wear protective gloves. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 4 / 37...
Only specially trained personnel are permitted to perform/execute work with/on a Rapid Shape machine. For further information on the topic of training, please consult the Rapid Shape Support Team. Rapid Shape is not liable for damage of any kind resulting from incorrect use or from the actions of non- authorized personnel.
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• Protect the machine against humidity, dripping water and splash water. • Do not place any filled objects, such as drinks for example, in the immediate vicinity of the machine. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 6 / 37...
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The materials used for printing can emit vapors which irritate the respiratory paths and/or can lead to dizziness. For this reason, when working with the printing materials, respective protective clothing must be worn. A sufficient fresh air supply has to be assured. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 7 / 37...
Sheraprint 20 2.3 Intended use The Rapid Shape 3D printer system is intended for printing of three-dimensional objects with printing materials designed for the respective wavelength and the DLP method in additive manufacturing method. The specified digital workflow (see below) must be observed. Work at the machine without permission and sufficient instruction is forbidden.
These operating instructions detail the process up to stage 3 and 4. Stage 1, 2, 5 and 6 as well as the photosensitive print materials for stage 4 are not covered by the delivery scope of the 3D printing system, but can all be acquired from Rapid Shape or its partners. Should you have any queries, please contact our sales team.
3.1 Conversion / spare parts / repair Every technical alteration of whatever kind to the machine is forbidden. Only trained Rapid Shape GmbH personnel are permitted to carry out repairs to the machine. If repair is required, please contact the Rapid Shape Service.
After receipt of the delivery carefully check the transport packaging as well as the product supplied for any damage that could have occurred during transport. Transport damage is to be reported to the forwarding agent and Rapid Shape immediately. 5 Preparations 5.1 Requirements for the installation site...
Optional: Compressed air supply with compressed air pistol, incl. upstream pressure reducer to 2 bar 5.3 Materials Current information on materials as well as safety data sheets can be obtained directly from the material manufacturers. As regards Rapid Shape materials, our contact details are as follows: Company name: Rapid Shape GmbH Address: Römerstraße 21...
The following software must be installed on the computer intended for use. Operating system Windows 7 32-bit / 64-bit (optional) or higher TeamViewer Host (as from version 10) netfabb Rapid Shape Version (delivered on the USB stick) For more information on the software used: http://www.microsoft.com Here you can obtain information on the operating system used http://www.teamviewer.com...
6 Getting started Before putting into operation it is essential to have read in full and understood the chapter Safety information. Should there be any queries or uncertainties, please immediately contact the Rapid Shape Service Team. 6.1 Unpacking the machine Caution Note the transport instructions described in chapter 4.
• The material reservoir may only be used when it’s filled with sufficient amount of material. • It’s recommended to wear the UV protection goggles during any operation at the machine. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 16 / 37...
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While the job is being printed, you can already carry on with further setting up of the digital workflow. Once the print job has been completed, please check the result. Should you find that the print result deviates from the desired result, please contact the Service Team. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 17 / 37...
(add to favorite, the favorites will always appear at the top of the list). - can set the selected machine workplace as starting workspace (start with netfabb). This workspace will be Figure 4 Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 18 / 37...
(may vary depending on the material type): Object properties: — Overcure: prolongs/shortens the exposure time — Support Width: only for two- Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 20 / 37...
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In case of a corresponding maintenance contract, the material parameters will be updated on a regular basis. In case of an update of already existing materials, the existing parameter set will be left unchanged. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 21 / 37...
Figure 15 “Open”. The *.stl file will be uploaded. Depending on the size and complexity of the job, the uploading process may take some time. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 22 / 37...
6.7.10 Checking supports Depending on the printing jobs, support structures may be necessary in order to perform the job. Support structures can be created and adjusted manually in netfabb: Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 23 / 37...
(e.g. for later sending via USB stick) and/or you can directly send the printing data to your printer - see chapter 6.7.12-6.7.13. Figure 22 Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 24 / 37...
Connect the USB stick to the USB slot of your machine (front). The USB stick will transfer all .rshapebuild files to your printer. The printing data are now available under “Select Job” at your machine Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 25 / 37...
300 ml. To avoid overflow of the printing material during printing, the maximum filling level of approx. 13 ml must not be exceeded (see also the maximum filling level marking in the reservoir, if applicable).) Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 26 / 37...
• The material reservoir may only be used when it’s filled with sufficient amount of material. • It’s recommended to wear the UV protection goggles during any operation at the machine. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 27 / 37...
(Hand protection) Briefly allow the platform to drain Once the job is ended and the excess material has drained off, you can loosen the knurled screw above the build platform Figure 24 Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 28 / 37...
(cleaning, if necessary, drying and post-exposure). A bio-compatibility can be achieved only under consideration of the manufacturer’s specifications. For cleaning the component, the Rapid Shape Part Cleaner or high-proof isopropanol should be used. Under no circumstances, additives such as acetone or similar may be used.
For the different materials which can be used when operating the Rapid Shape printer, There are different manufacturer stipulations for the different materials that can be used on Rapid Shape machines. Read the safety data sheet and the material data sheet of the manufacturer! Post-curing with RS Cure (1) Put your cleaned components in the RS Cure.
Calibration plate slided in Build platform in reference position (top) Required tools: Allen key 2.0mm Allen key 3.0mm Playing cards from starter kit (alternative: Small sheets of paper /business cards) Figure 26 Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 31 / 37...
• Cleaning process should be carried out when the protective hood is mainly closed. • During cleaning process, the UV protection goggles, supplied in the scope of delivery, must be worn. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 32 / 37...
To do this, plug in the USB connector of the keyboard/mouse into the USB port of the printer. The device will be recognized automatically, the functions can be used immediately. Rapid Shape Operating Instructions DOCR000225 Page 33 / 37...
Remove all material residues Check if the holes of the building platform are free from any material residues Clean the building platform with Rapid Shape Machine Cleaner or isopropanol Moreover, the machine should be constantly checked for cleanliness of the following components:...
(B) Check the light intensity in calibration menu. 8.3 Maintenance by the manufacturer More extensive maintenance is only to be carried out by Rapid Shape personnel. For information on maintenance agreements, maintenance intervals as well as general information concerning maintenance, please contact Rapid Shape or its distributors directly.
Our service team would gladly offer any help you need regarding all queries or problems. If you have questions on rectifying faults on Rapid Shape machines general questions concerning Rapid Shape machines general queries concerning materials sold by Rapid Shape...
(4) Afterwards, properly clean the components and disassemble in compliance with local environmental guidelines. [see data of material compositions] 11.2 Dispose The machine may be returned to Rapid Shape upon prior notification for final disposal. Any costs incurred in this connection shall be borne by the customer / operator himself. Materials used:...
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