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Document version 1.4 Date: 2023-02-09 General Original User Manual Magnum 3D-printer...
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 2 (51) This manual should be read at www.the-industry.se or from the NFC tags next to the Magnum control panel, to get the latest updated version of this manual.
Details of location for placement of the machine 2.9.1 Details of fire and smoke hazards Installation of the machine Place the Magnum on a smooth and stable floor and remove packaging material Remove transportation support Adjustment of machine feet Detach extruder and linear modules...
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 4 (51) 3.10 Directions for calibration of table height 3.11 Activate main power switch 3.12 Directions for calibration of X/Y endpoints 3.13 Activate the material feeding system 3.14 Activate the cooling system 3.15 Activate the main switch for compressed air 3.16 Add a print sheet to the table 3.17...
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 5 (51) Maintenance Lubrication 5.1.1 Directions for changing the print sheet on the table 5.1.2 Directions for changing motor 5.1.3 Directions for changing extruderscrew Directions and time intervals for inspecting protective functions Timetable and actions for inspection and maintenance 5.3.1 Directions for cleaning of extruder 5.3.2...
1 General Overview Magnum is a 3D-printer from The Industry Sweden AB. An overview of machine components can be seen in figure 2. The printing volume of the machine is 1200mm (Width) x 1500mm (Length) x 1200mm (Height). The machine is closed without any protruding mechanical parts to avoid pinch point hazards. The electrical cabinet can be found at the back of the machine.
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 7 (51) Figure 2 (Location general components)
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 8 (51) Figure 3 (Vacuum table) Figure 4 (The extruder) Field of Application • The machine’s main field of application is the production of plastic parts. Description of the extruder There are 1 extruder on the machine. It is located in the machine gantry. •...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 9 (51) Figure 5 (The extruder) Description of the vacuum table The machine has a vacuum table which acts as the print table on which a print sheet will be placed upon. After it has been equipped with a print sheet, it acts as a surface on which the machine will build 3D-objects with the extruder.
Next to the control panel are 2 green badges with symbols. These contain an NFC tag. By holding a mobile phone over the badge, the phone reads the NFC tag and directs you to Magnum's unique product information. On the badge with gearwheel there is Magnum's Manual and information relating to all Magnums and on the tray with an "i"...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 11 (51) • Operator • Maintenance personnel • Certified electrician 1.6.1 Operator The operator is the main person interacting and running the machine and removing printed parts from the machine. 1.6.2 Maintenance personnel The maintenance personnel should keep the machine maintained and checked for any defects. They should also perform the necessary cleaning.
During all maintenance work, the procedure “Lockout-tagout” must be applied. Only personnel with maintenance training from The Industry Sweden AB may perform maintenance of the machine. During maintenance of electrical components and printing equipment, the main power switch on the machine must be off (fig 10).
• The Industry Sweden AB only takes responsibility for the materials that The Industry Sweden AB has tested and verified in the machine. If damage occurs to the machine as a result of material not verified by The Industry Sweden AB, the warranty is void.
Date Page 2023-02-09 14 (51) • The doors to the electrical cabinet must not be opened by staff without training from The Industry Sweden AB. • The doors to the printing area must never be locked. • Staff without training from The Industry Sweden AB must not enter the machine if the extruder and table are still warm.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 15 (51) Figure 13a (Alarm tower above operator panel) Details of location for placement of the machine The machine must be placed in a location with regular, or preferably enhanced, ventilation. Preferably according to SS-EN 15251. It is possible to connect an air extraction. See figure 13b. Figure 13b 2.9.1 Details of fire and smoke hazards Temperatures of the extruder and table should not exceed the temperatures specified on each material’s data...
Place the Magnum on a smooth and stable floor and remove packaging material • Magnum must be placed so that it is protected from the elements. Magnum should not be in a room with a temperature below 10 degrees. •...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 17 (51) Figure 13c Adjustment of machine feet The machine feet must be levelled. There are 6 feet as illustrated in the figure 51, chapter 5.5. • Start by removing the inspection hatches on the right and left side. See fig 13d Figure 13d •...
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 18 (51) Figure 13e • The sheet next to the inspection hatch on the left side must also be removed. You reach the last machine foot from the door to the water cooler. See fig 13f Figure 13f •...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 19 (51) • Then adjust the feet until the machine stands straight. The feet are adjustable by a screw from its’ top side, rotating clockwise will further push the foot downwards. There is a nut on the screw which must be loose during the adjustment process and which must be tightened after the process.
The water cooler requires a 10A socket, 220V. • Magnum is not sold together with a material dryer. Look in the selected material dryer's manual for what needs it has. (Material Dryer DS 503 MT/T50/VAGN/VA1P Dryer 50Liter, needs 16A socket, 220V) Directions for compressed air •...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 21 (51) Figure 15 (Port for compressed air, topmost coupling) Directions for cooling unit The cooling unit should be connected to an external 230 V socket with an earth fault breaker. Refer to the user manual Watercooling unit Directions for material feeding system...
The machine will then deactivate the servo to indicate that the maximum position has been reached. • If the machine can jog beyond the axles, contact The Industry Sweden AB for in-depth support. 3.13 Activate the material feeding system The material feeding system is activated from the screen.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 23 (51) The external water-cooling unit must be activated and running before any printing can be done. Press RUN. Make sure green light for RUN is lit. The instructions for this can be found in the separate documentation Watercooling unit Figure 18b 3.15 Activate the main switch for compressed air...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 24 (51) Before any printing can be done in the machine, a printing sheet needs to be attached to the table. It is preferable that the sheet is in aluminium. The printer should not be heated when inserting a new disc, as the disc may become warped otherwise.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 25 (51) Figure 20 (Operating Panel) 4.1.1 Operating device basic functions The basic functions of the operating panel are: • Selection and initiation of programs in the machine. • Manual control of axis X, Y and Z. •...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 26 (51) The operator’s workspace during machine operation is restricted to the green area according to figure 22 (to the left). During removal of printed parts, the operator may also gain access to the print table according to figure 22 (to the right).
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 27 (51) 2. If printing leftovers or unsuitable objects remain on the table, run the program “start-position” and wait for the program to end. 3. Remove print objects or unsuitable objects and close the doors. Ensure that no objects are on the floor of the machine or under the platform.
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 28 (51) Figure 24 Figure 25 5. Select program and press “Confirm selection”. 6. Activate the vacuum, according to 4.2.4. 7. Close the doors 8. Press the physical “Reset” button on the operating panel. 9. Press the digital “Reset” button on the operating panel. 10.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 29 (51) Figure 26 11. Press “Start” to run the selected program. The machine will begin to heat up and start printing when the optimum temperature is reached. 12. Adjust the printing speed by dragging the speed bar horizontally (fig 27). Figure 27 4.2.7 Instructions for emergency stop and restart 1.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 30 (51) 2. Select and run the program “start-position” and wait until the extruder have changed position and stopped. 3. Remove any material from the printing table. 4. If the doors are open, they need to be closed. 5.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 31 (51) Figure 29 3. Thereafter, X (Length), Y (Width) and Z (Height) can be maneuvered manually. Directions for changing the extruder nozzle Be careful when entering a hot environment and handling hot tools. Negligence or loss of safety equipment can lead to serious injury.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 32 (51) Directions for changing material 1. To change material, all points from 4.4 should be followed. 2. Connect the material hoses to the material infusion system. 3. Run program, according to 4.4 point 3, to release new material into the selected extruder until the material emerges in an even flow.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 33 (51) Directions for troubleshooting and alarm tower reset 4.7.1 Instructions for troubleshooting 4.7.1.1 No material is coming out of the extruder • Check if a program is active. This can be done by checking if the program box is empty or if a program is selected (fig 31).
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 34 (51) • Check that there is material in the material tubes. If material is not present in the tubes, check if the material feeding system is activated according to chapter 3.9 and 4.7.1.3. 4.7.1.2 Noise from the bed or if air continues to fill the vacuum bed.
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 35 (51) Figure 34 2. For detailed information about an error message, navigate to the Message Block (fig 35). Figure 35 3. To remove an error message, press “Delete” in the Message Block. If the message persists, report it to support.
5. Check if the nozzle’s contact surface is damaged. If the nozzle is damaged, refer to point 8. 6. Clean the contact surfaces on extruder and nozzle. 7. Reinstall the nozzle, according to 4.3 point 5 and 6. 8. Damaged nozzles should be discarded or returned to The Industry Sweden AB. 4.7.1.9 Check for water-cooling system leakage •...
• The Industry Sweden AB provide training for operators upon request. 5 Maintenance Machine must only be maintained by personnel who have received training from The Industry Sweden AB or by personnel from The Industry Sweden AB. Lubrication Be careful of uneven floor levels when performing maintenance. Risk of falling can lead to injury.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 38 (51) Figure 39 5.1.1 Directions for changing the print sheet on the table Be careful of sharp edges on the print sheet. Watch out for difference in floor levels when carrying the print sheet. Negligence or lack of safety equipment can lead to serious injury. •...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 39 (51) 2. Open the rubber cap on the gearbox adapter. 3. Rotate the motor or attached axle until the locking screw is visible in the gearbox adapter and loosen the screw. 4. Remove the component and replace with new part. 5.1.3 Directions for changing extruderscrew 1.
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 40 (51) Figure 40b 9. Remove the ball bearing. See fig 40c Figure 40c 10. Loosen the M8x25 with a nutcracker. When this is done, someone must be prepared to catch the screw if it comes loose. Use protective gloves. See fig 40d...
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User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 41 (51) Figure 40d 11. The screw is now loose. If it doesn't come out on its own, it needs to be banked out. Someone has to receive the screw when it comes off. Use protective gloves. See fig 40e Figure 40e 12.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 42 (51) Directions and time intervals for inspecting protective functions The protective function of the door switch needs no inspection. If the door stop protective function is broken, the machine will not function. The door´s safety switch must not be bypassed. Timetable and actions for inspection and maintenance Prior to any maintenance or cleaning, the protective equipment must be used and the principle “Lockout-tagout”...
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 43 (51) Figure 41 • If excess plastic material covers parts of the heating bands, the bands should be cleaned if possible. • Remove the sensors from their sockets by pushing them gently against the extruder and twist to release them from the attachment.
The water in watercooler has 15% ethylene Glycol. Specification of spare parts For the related list of spare parts and for all parts in the electrical cabinet, contact The Industry Sweden AB. 5.5.1 Pneumatic system The pneumatic system is located on the rear end of the machine. The pressure relief valve is the main switch for the compressed air system.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 45 (51) 5.5.3 Motor Cables Z The wiring to each motor consists of one encoder cable and one slightly thicker power cable. Both cables have an orange insulation with metallic couplings in each end for easy removal. Figure 44 5.5.4 Motor Cables Y The wiring to each motor consists of one encoder cable and one slightly thicker power cable.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 46 (51) Figure 46 5.5.1 Motor Cables X The encoder and power cable of the motor for the x-axis is above the electrical cabinet. The wiring to each motor consists of one encoder cable. and one slightly thicker power cable. Both cables have an orange insulation with metallic couplings in each end for easy removal.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 48 (51) Directions for transport of the machine The following steps must be taken before moving the machine: • Make sure no loose items are inside the machine. E.g. print sheet. • Move the extruder to the front corner of the machine. •...
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Use a forklift with fork length minimum 2.2 m and 2,5 ton lifting capacity. • Lift the machine only in designated areas specified according to figure 51. • Please note that the machine feet are loose. Place the machine feet under the axle of each machine foot before setting the Magnum down.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 50 (51) Figur 51 Directions for shutting down, disassembly and disposal If the machine is considered worn out, it must be disassembled and its parts should be removed for recycling or destruction, according to current regulations. Before disassembly, all power to the machine must be disconnected and secured.
User Manual Date Page 2023-02-09 51 (51) 7 Manufacturer The Industry Sweden AB (org nr. 559005-6627) Hästskogatan 2 213 77 Malmö Sweden Support: contact@the-industry.se 8 Links to manuals of included products Material inlet Extruder / X-axis motor: MS2N06 Extruder / Y-Axis gearbox: NVH040S / NVS063S...
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