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4.1.2 Printer - Inside View
E-Stop: The E-Stop immediately disables all motion controls and the laser, rendering them safe. After being pressed,
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it remains in the closed state until it is manually returned to the open state by pulling the red knob and turning it
clockwise.
Elevator: The elevator is responsible for raising and lowering the print platform. This controls the Z-Axis component
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of the printing process and can be manually controlled through the touchscreen. Refer to the section
Recoater
for instructions on manually operating the elevator through the touchscreen.
Resin Level Sensor: This sensor indicates the material level in the Vat.
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Recoater: The recoater system has a Zephyr
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from the front to the rear. Other motion systems are utilized to ensure the exact amount of material is deposited,
resulting in the high part accuracy produced on this system. The recoater system's liquid level sensor maps the
material surface by measuring the distance to the material surface along the length of the print area. The sensor
calibrates the position of the recoater so that it moves perfectly parallel to the material surface, enabling the print
to be accurate and precise. The recoater system uses the motion axes that are connected to the recoater , enabling
the system to self-calibrate and permitting a customized setting of the recoater gap, or distance from the applicator's
bottom to the material surface, for different materials. For instructions on removing and replacing the recoater, refer
to the section
Recoating Installation and
Print Platform: The print platform is a removable platform on which parts are printed. The Elevator (See letter "2")
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raises and lowers the print platform. For instructions on installing and removing the print platform, refer to the
section
Installing the Print
Vat Guide Rail: There are two guide rails on opposite sides of the print chamber which are used for directing the
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MDM into and out of the print chamber. Refer the section
Vat Docking Latch: The docking latch is used to fasten the Vat into place in the print chamber. See the instructions for
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installing and replacing the Vat in the section
Electrical Cabinet: The electrical cabinet houses the system computer and the main power disconnect switch, as well
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as other controller hardware for the printer.
System Controller: A computer which controls the printer is located inside the electrical cabinet. The user does not
have direct access to this device. The touchscreen user interface provides all user functionality.
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