Removing Parts From The Tank - Stratasys FORTUS 360mc Manual

FORTUS 360mc/400mc and FDM 360mc/400mc User Guide

Removing Parts from the Tank

Warning: Always wear safety goggles and heat, alkaline, and
water-resistant gloves when removing parts from the tank.
1.
Turn off power to the tank.
2.
Carefully remove parts from the tank or optional stainless steel
container. Plastic, or stainless steel removal tools are recommended for
removing parts. The removal tools need to withstand high water
temperature and high alkaline solution.
3.
Rinse parts as follows:
A.
White Parts:
• Rinse parts thoroughly with water until the surfaces are no
longer slippery
(1-2 minutes). Some white parts may need to soak for an hour
to help pull the concentrate from the surface of the part to
reduce possible staining. Also, soaking parts in a dishwasher
rinsing aid and water and then rinsing the parts will break the
surface tension.
B.
Color Parts:
• Soak parts in water for one hour to dissolve and pull the
concentrate from the surface. Also, soaking parts in a
dishwasher rinsing aid and water and then rinsing the parts
will break the surface tension.
Note: Not rinsing or soaking parts long enough can leave
them with a white residue, and/or streaks. Rinse or soak the
parts again to remove the residue. Part surface abnormalities
can also be caused from using inadequate tank solution. Check
the tank solution and change it if necessary. See
Solution in the Tank" on
4.
If building parts using the sparse build style, allow them to fully drain
because the solution can get trapped inside the part. Allow parts to
dry thoroughly and then rinse parts under hot water without allowing
any water to get trapped inside the part again.
5.
Dry parts with paper towels, compressed air, or let them air-dry. If
colored parts turn slightly white after drying, rinse them under hot
water or soak them again as previously instructed.
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