Fine Powder Removal - 3D Systems ZPrinter 350 User Manual

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ZPrinter 350 / ZPrinter

2.11.1 Fine Powder Removal

After the bulk of the powder is removed from the Build Bed, gently pick up the part and place it in the Fine
Powder Removal Chamber where you clean the part of any remaining powder with the Air Wand.
1. Open the printer top cover.
2. Select BUILD CHAMBER > RAISE PLATFORM
raise the platform closer to the top of the Build Bed.
3. Gently lift the part and place it in the Fine Powder Removal Chamber.
4. Close the printer top cover.
5. Select
VACUUM & DEPOWDER
Note: If the vacuum starts but not the compressor, the top cover is not fully closed. Push down on the
front handle to seat it into place.
6. Slide your arms into the chamber through the two openings and remove the Air Wand from its clip.
• Test the air pressure against your hand before applying air to the part. Adjust the pressure by turn-
ing the Control Knob.
• Use light pressure for delicate or thin-walled parts. If the air pressure is too strong, you run the risk
of breaking a feature.
7. Apply air to the part to clean off all remaining powder. Powder is vacuumed through the perforated floor
of the Chamber and recycled into the Feeder.
8. Open the printer top cover and move the part to your post-processing station, or leave it in the cham-
ber to continue drying and strengthening.
Best Practices For Cleaning: When finished, use the Air Wand to quickly clean the Fine Powder
Removal Chamber of all powder. Apply air around each side of the chamber and the backside of the
top cover to remove any excess powder.
9. Turn the air compressor off by pushing the Control Knob once and return the Air Wand to its clip.
Best Practices For Vibrant Colors: Brushing your part before infiltration will greatly enhance its color.
Go over the part using the 2" Soft Bristle Brush, the double-ended Stiff Bristle Brush, or the Medium
Bristle Brush that is shipped with your printer Accessories Kit. Not every part will look like it needs
brushing, but every part will benefit from brushing and will assure the best possible finished part. After
brushing the part, use the Air Wand to remove any remaining powder on the part.
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on the LCD menu to start the air compressor and vacuum.
on the LCD menu. Hold the Control Knob down to
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