Vacuum System - Stratasys FORTUS 360mc Service Manual

4.
5% of the dryer air is used to dry the inactive air dryer element - preparing it for the next
drying cycle.

Vacuum System

Purpose
Provides a reliable method of securing the build sheet to the platen during modeling.
An unsecured sheet will cause loss of part build and possibly damage the oven or head
components.
Components
Internal Air System
1.
Vacuum pump:
• 230V AC, diaphragm pump.
• The pump runs constantly when the system is powered ON.
• The exhaust port vents to atmosphere. A filter on the exhaust port acts as a
External Air System
1.
Vacuum is created by using compressed air through a vacuum generator.
• The generator is passive and creates vacuum as long as compressed air is
2.
Vacuum gauge:
• Provides visual verification that vacuum is applied to the build sheet.
• Mounted behind canister bay doors.
3.
Surface:
• A screened vacuum port provides vacuum to the top side of the platen.
• A series of intersecting channels, terminating at the vacuum port, ensure
• A gasket along the edge of the platen allows the build sheet to seal against
4.
Vacuum filter:
• Traps debris that may enter the vacuum system from the oven.
• Located in-line and ahead of the intake for the vacuum system.
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muffler to reduce noise.
passed across it.
that the vacuum is evenly applied across the entire underside of the build
sheet.
the surface.
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