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  • Page 1 Manual Fuse Blast...
  • Page 3 Installation and Usage Instructions Fuse Blast Automated and manual SLS media blasting station Original English instructions Read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. January 2024 REV 01 © Formlabs...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Fuse Blast user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tools and supplies .
  • Page 7 Neither Formlabs nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be responsible or liable for misuse of the information that is contained herein. Notify us if you have any suggestions for improvements or amendments or have found errors in this publication.

  • Page 8: Preface

    Presets and configurable time, RPM, and pressure settings allow for repeatable, reliable results. This manual explains how to set up, use, and properly maintain the Fuse Blast, as well as providing design guidance for optimizing print results.
  • Page 9 Instead of a serial number, Formlabs products have a serial name, which is a unique identifier to track the history of manufacturing, sales, and repair, and to distinguish usage when connected to a network. The serial name is on the back panel of the machine in the format Blast-AdjectiveAnimal. ...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Intended use The Fuse Blast is a commercial, precision tool intended for use in the additive manufacture of end-user supplied designs from SLS powder. The final performance characteristics of sintered SLS powder may vary according to your compliance with the instructions for use, application, operating conditions, material combined with, end use, or other factors.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Parameter Unit Powder recovery station Fuse Blast 3D printing technology Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Printer compatibility Fuse Series SLS 3D Printers Third-party powder bed fusion 3D printers Minimum dimensions for convenient 145 × 150 × 210 cm access (W × D × H) 57.4 ×...

  • Page 12: Product Components

    Touchscreen: The LCD capacitive touch user interface displays cleaning cycle information, settings, and error messages. Blast gloves: Allows users to manipulate and clean items while the Fuse Blast chamber doors are secured. HEPA filter door: Sealed and interlocked door for accessing the HEPA air filter.
  • Page 13 3 mm blast nozzle orifice: Interchangeable blast nozzle orifice for lower flow compressed air supply Foot pedals: Connect the pedals to the Fuse Blast to manually control the air rinse and media blast. Parts transfer bin: Storage container for transferring printed parts from the Fuse Sift to the Fuse Blast.

  • Page 14: Fuse Blast User Interface

    Fuse Blast user interface For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com. The Fuse Blast’s display includes a touchscreen user interface for controlling the system. The touchscreen displays system information and status, settings, information about the blasting material, chamber pressure, lights, fan, and error messages.

  • Page 15: Safety

    Safety Read and understand this manual and its safety instructions before using the Fuse Blast. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. WARNING Supervise young or inexperienced users to ensure enjoyable and safe operation. The instructions contain warnings and safety information, as explained below: DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 16: Component And Subsystem Safety

    Component and subsystem safety 3.1.1 General The Fuse Blast requires a 230 VAC (50 Hz), 3 A power supply (EU) or 120 VAC (60 Hz), 6 A power supply (US) for nominal operation. Unless explicitly instructed by Formlabs CAUTION Support, do not disassemble or tamper with the product beyond what is explicitly outlined for typical maintenance.

  • Page 17: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    CAUTION Personal protective equipment (PPE) In typical operation, Fuse Blast provides a sealed environment which does not require PPE to operate. However, certain PPE may be used depending on your environment when transferring parts or performing maintenance. Refer to the relevant material SDS for recommended protective measures.
  • Page 18 3.4.3 Air compressor The Fuse Blast requires a compressed air supply that can support 10 SCFM airflow at 90 psi or 285 SLPM at 6 bar and regulate pressure input between 90–120 psi / 6-8 bar, equal to a 4 hp compressor motor.

  • Page 19: Preparation And Setup

    Fuse Blast (W × D × H): 145 × 150 × 210 cm (57.4 × 59.6 × 82.6 in) The Fuse Blast footprint is 100 × 75 × 175 cm (39 × 29.6 × 68.7 in). With the blasting °...

  • Page 20: Power And Networking

    Using an inadequately-rated power cable can damage your equipment or present a fire hazard. The Fuse Blast requires an AC circuit that can provide at least 3 A at 230 VAC (EU) or 6 A at 120 VAC (US), as well as reliable grounding. Power surges may disrupt...
  • Page 21 17. Place the foot pedals underneath the Fuse Blast. Plug them into the connector on the back of the unit. 18. Remove the grounding strip from the accessories box and attach it to the front of Fuse Blast. 19. Attach your compressed air supply to the Fuse Blast using the compressed air inlet (1/4”...

  • Page 22: Accessing The Serial Name

    The serial name is a unique identifier used to track the history of manufacturing, sales, and repair. The serial name for the Fuse Blast is located on a sticker next to the A/C input on the I/O panel in the format Blast-AdjectiveAnimal. For a Fuse Blast, the serial name is also available on the touchscreen on the top-left corner of the home screen.

  • Page 23: Setting Up A Network Connection

    1. Plug the included power cable into the power port on the back of the unit and connect the power cable to a dedicated circuit. 2. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the Fuse Blast to the ON position to turn on the machine.

  • Page 24: Updating Firmware

    Formlabs regularly releases updated firmware to fix bugs and improve functionality. Download the latest firmware version for your Formlabs device with PreForm, then upload and install the firmware file on the machine. Review the firmware downloads and release notes to learn more about the improvements that come with each version’s release.
  • Page 25 4.3.1 Receiving for product weight and dimensions. Keep the packaging for transportation or shipping. The Fuse Blast is a heavy object. If the machine can not be rolled, a two person lift is required to prevent injury and avoid damage to the machine.
  • Page 26 7. Open the blast chamber door. Unhook the tumbler basket from its mounted position inside the Fuse Blast. Place the tumbler basket inside the blast chamber so that it lies flat on the work surface.

  • Page 27: Usage

    Fuse Blast to clog. Filling the media hopper The Fuse Blast media hopper holds 8.3 L (2.2 gal) of blasting media. The total weight of that blasting media varies based on which media blasting material is used. For example, the Fuse Blast media hopper can hold roughly 10 kg (22 lbs) of 200–300 µm glass media.

  • Page 28: Cleaning Printed Parts

    Surface Armor from parts printed with Nylon 12 GF. Formlabs recommends media blasting your parts for the best possible finish. The Fuse Blast exposes parts to blasting media from all directions. The ionizing air rinse prevents loose dust and media from re-settling on the parts.
  • Page 29 5.3.3 Setting the blasting pressure Formlabs recommends setting the blasting pressure at 30 psi. Higher blasting pressures are not required to clean parts, except for parts printed in Nylon 12 GF Powder. Setting the air compressor pressure above 30 psi may result in damaged parts.
  • Page 30 Speed: Tap the up or down arrows to set the speed of the tumbler basket’s rotation. 8. Tap Start. The Fuse Blast activates and the timer starts. Use the touchscreen to pause the cycle.

  • Page 31: Emptying The Waste Hopper

    Emptying the waste hopper Check the waste hopper window before using the Fuse Blast and empty the waste hopper as needed. The Fuse Blast will not run if the waste hopper is full. Do not reuse media blasting materials from the waste hopper.

  • Page 32: Emptying The Media Hopper

    Emptying the media hopper The Fuse Blast is designed to be used with only one blasting media type at a time. Make sure to empty the media hopper thoroughly before switching blasting media types. The media hopper valve is a pinching hazard. Keep hands clear when opening and closing the valve knife.

  • Page 33: Managing The Machine

    5.6.1 Turning off The Fuse Blast is designed to remain powered on when not in use. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the unit to the OFF position to turn off the machine completely and conserve power. When moving or storing the machine, unplug the unit from its power source in addition to flipping the breaker switch.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Formlabs or a certified service provider. • Blasting media (200-300 µm glass bead media) Add fresh blasting media to the Fuse Blast to clean and finish printed parts. The level of available powder is visible through the media hopper window. •...

  • Page 35: Inspection And Maintenance

    Powder and media collects onto Fuse Blast’s media filter mesh and HEPA air filter over time. In order to preserve the reliability of Fuse Blast, it is important to regularly inspect and clean affected components and assemblies, and maintain hoppers at appropriate levels.

  • Page 36: Periodic Maintenance

    9. When you next add fresh blasting media to the Fuse Blast or use it to clean printed parts, ensure that blasting media and powder flow easily through the parts catcher.
  • Page 37 4. Move down and across until the entire filter has been vacuumed and loose powder stops falling out. 5. Latch the HEPA filter door shut. 6. Vacuum any powder that fell into the work area below the Fuse Blast. 6.4.2 Cleaning the media filter mesh The media filter mesh separates and recycles powder into the media hopper.

  • Page 38: Intermittent Maintenance

    Visually inspect the media hopper window to confirm media has accumulated in the hopper. 6.4.4 Cleaning the blast gun During regular use, the blast gun may become dirty and clogged. Inspect the blast gun regularly and clean as needed. To clean the blast gun: 1.
  • Page 39 10. Screw the blast nozzle onto the blast gun until finger tight, and replace the blast gun on the blast gun arm. If these steps do not resolve the clog, please contact Formlabs Support for more details. Follow specified maintenance procedures when unclogging the blast gun nozzle or tubing.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting errors or abnormal activity In the case of errors, abnormal activity, or print failures with the Fuse Blast, reference the following errors, causes, and proposed solutions. Complete the initial troubleshooting steps and carefully document all results. Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider for additional guidance.
  • Page 41 7.3.2 Resolving failures and errors If failures persist after following these steps, contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider for additional guidance. Provide clear, focused photographs of the issue to help diagnose the issue. Error Cause Solution Parts are not clean •...
  • Page 42 Filter Clogged error message The HEPA air filter is clogged 1. Unlatch the HEPA filter door at the bottom front of the Fuse Blast. 2. Starting from the top and moving from left to right, vacuum powder out of the...
  • Page 43 Error Cause Solution Ionizer Malfunction error Ionizer malfunction detected 1. Unlatch and open the blast message chamber door. 2. Inspect and clean the ionizer. Refer to the section 6.4.5 Inspecting the ionizer for more information. Troubleshooting | 43...

  • Page 44: Disassembly And Repair

    Disassembly and repair All steps that involve opening the machine and/or investigating internal components should be done by skilled persons under the guidance of Formlabs Support or a WARNING certified service provider. Any damage resulting from attempting disassembly and/ or repair without prior authorization from Formlabs Support or a certified service provider is not covered by warranty.

  • Page 45: Recycling And Disposal

    9.2.1 9.2.1 Blasting media Fuse Blast’s passive media recycling extends the working life of blasting media by filtering out broken-down abrasives and loose powder. Over time the media will still saturate and lose efficacy. Do not reuse media blasting materials once filtered into the waste hopper.

  • Page 46: Disposal Of Electronic Components

    Have a copy of the Formlabs powder safety data sheet (SDS) on hand in case the disposal service attendant needs more information. Disposal of electronic components The symbol on the product, the accessories, or packaging indicates that this device shall not be treated as nor disposed of with household waste.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index air compressor 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 29, powder 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 25, 28, 29, 41, 48 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 46, air compressor inlet 25, 48 48, 49 power 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 33, 34, 40 PreForm 23, 24, 48 blast arm 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 38, 48...

  • Page 48: Glossary

    The blast arm can be moved into an idle or active position. Blasting chamber A tempered glass window prevents powder and debris from leaving the Fuse Blast’s workspace and provides access to the tumbler basket and blast gun. Blast gloves...
  • Page 49 Term Meaning Surface armor A print process component of the Fuse 1 that surrounds parts with a semi-sintered shell of material to alleviate thermal inconsistencies which may adversely affect the accuracy of a part. Surface grate A protective grate that prevents large objects from falling into and clogging the air handling system.

  • Page 50: Product Compliance

    Product compliance The Fuse Blast complies with the following machinery and electrical safety standards: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC UL SUBJECT 2011:2022 Ed. 7 Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU CSA C22.2#301:2016 Ed. 1 RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Others IEC 60204-1:2016 Ed. 6...
  • Page 51 3D-MODEL AG Marmorgasse 9 8004 Zürich Schweiz Tel.: +41 43 243 9036 E-Mail: info@3d-model.com 3D-MODEL GmbH Stahlstraße 13 88339 Bad Waldsee Deutschland Tel.: +49 7524 46424-0 E-Mail: info@3d-model.com Product compliance | 51...

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