Vacuum And Air Dryer Systems; On Board Vacuum System; On Board Air Dryer System - Stratasys Fortus 360mc User Manual

VACUUM AND AIR DRYER SYSTEMS

ON BOARD VACUUM SYSTEM

The vacuum pump generates the vacuum used to hold the build sheet to the platen. The amount of vacuum
generated by the pump can be read on the vacuum gauge located above the purge waste bucket.
The vacuum system also contains an in-line vacuum filter (to remove debris from the vacuum system - see
"Clean the Vacuum System In-Line Filter and Jar" on page
system from operating if vacuum is not present). For external air, vacuum is provided by an internal vacuum
generator.

ON BOARD AIR DRYER SYSTEM

The material drying system
compressor is used to force dry air through the filament tubes. The compressed air is pushed through a
regenerating dryer where the air is dried to -40°F dew point. The dried air is diverted between two dryer
elements every 30 seconds.
The pressure and flow of the dried, compressed air is controlled by a pressure regulator and a separate air flow
meter. A pressure gauge in the canister bay displays air dryer system pressure - we recommend a setting of 36-
40 psi. Captured moisture and debris are exhausted out the bottom of the system. For external air, pressure is
provided by an external air source.
Figure 3-16:
(Figure 3-16) is designed to help keep loaded material filament dry. An air
Material Drying System (On Board Air Only)
Compressor
Pressure Relief/
Adjustment Valve
83) - and a vacuum switch (which prevents the
Dryer
System
Drain
Air Filtration (water,
vapor, particle)
28
Air Pressure Gauge
Air Flow
Meter