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40100 LDM
USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 WASP 40100 LDM USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Failure to read the manual may result in personal injury, inferior results, or damage to the Delta WASP 40100 Clay printer. Always ensure that those who use the 3D printer know and understand the contents of the manual to get maximum results from Delta WASP 40100 Clay.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.4. First startup ................38 6 First use of the printer ..........39 6.1. General Warnings ..............39 6.2. Printing bed ................40 6.3. First printing layer ..............40 6.4. Loading the material ............41 6.5. Resurrection ................42 © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 4 © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    No liability is accepted for damage to persons or property resulting from improper use and/or failure or inadequate maintenance. • It is the recipient’s right to request further information. If this manual is lost or damaged, the recipient should commission one or more copies. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 6: How To Read The Instruction Manual

    The sending of any additional parts is the responsibility of the Manufacturer; it remains the responsibility of the user to replace any parts that may become altered as a result of use by making a request directly to the Manufacturer. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 7: General Information

    The marking is identifiable by a Manufacturer’s identification plate as required by the Machinery Directive. In case of damage, the Recipient shall commission a copy. Stampante 3D Modello: WASP 40100 LDM IT16060000009355 Volts: 230V 50/60Hz Advanced settings Potenza Max: 180W...

  • Page 8: Location Of The Label On The Printer

    The printer is tested directly by the Manufacturer during assembly and post assembly. 1.4. Warranty The printers built by WASP S.r.l. are covered by warranty for a period of 12 months for companies or VAT registration number and 24 months for individuals, according to the specifications in the sales contract.

  • Page 9: General Safety Warnings

    NOTE: Interventions on the printer must be carried out scrupulously observing operational skills (see section 1.6.1 “Identification of Operational Personnel”). WASP S.r.l. disclaims any responsibility in case of non-compliance with these competencies. The purpose of this chapter is to indicate what are the specific points and expedients to avoid incurring any...

  • Page 10: Operators To Whom The Manual Is Intended

    Voltage is present at the top of the printer. Maintenance / Cleaning Maintenance/cleaning operations must be carried out by trained and authorized personnel. Operations must be performed in a safe shutdown condition by disconnecting the printer from power sources. Refer to Chapter 7 © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 11: Safety Stickers

    The plates and stickers applied to the printer must be mandatorily replaced before they become illegible. If one or more plates (stickers) are missing or illegible, it is the operator’s obligation not to use the printer until the new plates (stickers) are applied. Fig. 1.5.4 - Safety stickers on the printer. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 12: Glossary And Pictograms

    Is able to work in the presence of voltage inside cabinets and junction boxes. Manufacturer’s Technician Qualified technician made available by WASP S.r.l. to perform operations of a complex nature in special situations or otherwise as agreed with the user. © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 13 Indicates the need to use suitable safety shoes to perform the operation described. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Indicates the need to use protective clothing to perform the operation described. PROTECTIVE HELMET: Indicates the need to use the protective helmet to perform the operation described. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 14: Printer Description

    “layers” defined by the file made using slicing software. It is therefore possible to make any shape and any type of object within the limits of this technology. Fig. 2 - Printer © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Printer description 2.1. Control panel Fig. 2.1 - Control panel Legend: 1. Power on/off button 2. USB type B port 3. Operator touchscreen display 4. Pressure regulator 5. Pause button © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 16: Work Area

    Printer description 2.2. Work area Fig. 2.2 - Working zone Legend: 1. Tank 2. Tank support 3. Arms with double connecting rod 4. Extruder 5. Bowden tube 6. Intermediate printing table © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    LDM WASP extruder XL nozzle diameter: 2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm Press information Technologies Cylindrical printing area Ø 400 x 1000 mm Standard nozzle diameter LDM WASP extruder / nozzle diamenter 1.2mm Layer resolution max 0,5mm Axis accuracy 0,2 mm Maximum speed 200 mm/s...

  • Page 18: Noisiness

    The cancellation of the Manufacturer’s Liabilities for damage caused to persons, property or animals. CAUTION: Improper use may damage the printer, which consequently may result in dangerous situations for the personnel involved in its operation and maintenance. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 19: Transportation And Handling

    (with temperature between 5°C and 40°C and relative humidity between 20% and 60% non-condensing) and protected from the weather in order to avoid deterioration. CAUTION: When storing, never stack crates containing equipment on top of each other. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 20: Unpacking

    During lifting, the entire area surrounding the printer should be considered hazardous. CAUTION: All small equipment exceeding the weight of 25 kg must be transported with the appropriate equipment, or manually (if not exceeding 50Kg) by TWO qualified operators. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 21: Installation

    Do not place the printer near sources of heat, water or other free liquids. Do not install the printer without proper safeguards. NOTE: Good installation not only gives more rigidity to the printer but also prevents vibration and noise. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 22: Electrical Connection

    All data regarding the electrical characteristics of the printer can be found in the manual, see section 2.3 “Technical Data.” Before plugging the printer’s power cord into the electrical outlet, check that the system’s power draws and voltages are suitable. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 23: Preparing To Use The Printer

    • The operations involved in these activities must be carried out by authorized and professionally qualified personnel. • Read the instructions carefully before use. CAUTION: The operator must wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during operations. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 24: Operator Interface (Pre-Print)

    The toolbar provides access to the PREPARATION, PRINT, ADVANCED and INFO menus. Legend: 1. “WASP” key (allows you to display the HOME screen of the printer). 2. “Prepare” key (allows displaying the printer preparation screen). 3. “Print” key (allows you to display the printer preparation screen).

  • Page 25: Prepare" Screen

    3. “Manual Control” key (allows you to operate the printer manually). 4. “Manual Levelling” key (allows you to manually level on the printer). 5. “Disable Motors” button (allows you to disable the printer’s motors). 6. “Clean Extruder” button (starts the extruder cleaning procedure). © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 26 4. “Directional +/- Z” keys (allow you to change the height of the extruder from the printing plane). 5. “GO FOR GCODE” key (allows you to select the GCODE to be printed). 6. “CANCEL” key (disables the “Free Zeta System” command). © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 27 2. “Directional +/- Z” keys (allow you to change the height of the extruder from the print bed). 3. “SET Z MAX” key (allows you to set the maximum height of the extruder). 4. “CANCEL” key (disables the “Set Z MAX” command). © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 28 4. “Directional +/- Z” keys (allow you to change the height of the extruder from the printing plane). 5. “RETRACT / EXTRUDE” keys (allows you to extrude a specific amount of material to fill the extruder and prevent it from printing “empty”). © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 29 Preparing to use the printer 4. “Manual Levelling“ Fig. 5.2.2 (E) - “Manual Levelling” screen Allows you to manually level the machine, or reset the position of the extruder by the “AUTO HOME” key (Key: 1) © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 30: Print" Screen

    “X” to allow the machine to print the piece). 5. “Eject Cycle” key (in case the printer is equipped with the conveyor belt, this key allows you to initialize the cycle to eject the printed piece from the printer). © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 31 1. “USB Drive” button, allows access to .GCODE files from the USB flash drive whenever it is inserted 2. “Printer Drive” button, allows access to .GCODE files from the printer’s internal memory 3. Navigation keys, allows you to navigate through the .GCODE files 4. “GO!” key, allows you to start printing © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 32: Advanced" Screen

    3. “Reload UI” button (allows you to reload the printer’s basic interface). 4. “Test Mode” button (allows you to initialize the Test mode). 5. “Camera” button (allows you to start the printer’s internal camera). 6. “Settings” button (allows access to other printer settings). © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 33 Fig. 5.2.4 (B) - “WiFi Settings” screen Octoprint does NOT allow the user to print multiple copies or multiple objects at a time (via remote connection). To take advantage of this option, it must be specified through the printer interface © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 34 Fig. 5.2.4 (C) - “Settings” screen 1. “Delta Settings” key (allows you to change the settings of the “Delta” system). 2. “Motion Settings” key (allows you to change the printer’s motion values). 3. “Access Settings” key (can NOT be changed). © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 35 Preparing to use the printer Fig. 5.2.4 (D) - “Delta Settings” screen Fig. 5.2.4(E) - “Motion Settings“ screen © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 36: Operator Interface (In Print)

    7. “Status” (allows you to view the status of the printer and the type of extruder mounted). 8. “Network Connection” icon (informs the operator of the printer’s connection status to the Internet). 9. “Time” screen (allows to display the name of the printed .gcode and the elapsed/remaining time being printed © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 37: Tune" Screen

    3. Lets you view the print flow rate. 4. Displays the speed of the cooling fans. 5. “Extruder Left” / “Extruder Right” keys allow to display active extruders. 6. “Reset Extruder Driver” key allows to reset the extruder driver. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 38: First Startup

    17. Measure the distance by height modification, then: menu/prep/edit height (recommended 0.5 mm distance between nozzle and plate.) 18. Perform manual leveling by screwing or unscrewing the 3 adjusting screws until the required flatness is achieved. 19. Send gcode to print then menu>sd card>file.gcode © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 39: First Use Of The Printer

    Inside the SD card supplied with the printer are: • Free software for making the templates to be printed Standard software configurations to import into the computer • Sample files in “.gcode” format to be able to 3D print. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 40: Printing Bed

    Moving parts. Possibility of crushing and cutting. With LDM WASP extruder keep a distance of 1mm from the printing surface With LDM WASP extruder XL based on nozzle diameter set a distance between nozzle and contact surface corresponding to half the nozzle diameter.

  • Page 41: Loading The Material

    6.4. Loading the material NOTE: WASP provides a slurry to be mixed with water. The amount of water depends on the type of extruder, nozzle and external conditions. Usually the following recipe can be followed: porcelain 95%, water 5%. With the equipment provided, it is possible to use most of the slurries involved in the traditional ceramic world.

  • Page 42: Resurrection

    To perform this function, select the “Resurrection” item from the main menu and wait for the printer to restart. CAUTION: If the nozzle remains in contact with the workpiece, directly select the “resurrection” item from the menu without sending the axes to “home”. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 43: Routine And Extraordinary Maintenance

    The only element of the printer that needs maintenance at the end of each printing process is the table top and the extruder, which can be cleaned with soap and water being careful not to ruin/scratch the surface; • Don’t clean surfaces with alcohol. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 44: Ordinary Maintenance

    7. Periodically put grease on the threads of the plugs and reservoir CAUTION: Always keep tank caps clean in order to avoid improper closures EXTRUDER CLEANING At the end of printing, plug the nozzle with electrical tape to keep air from passing through during non-use. fig.1 fig.2 fig.3 © WASP S.r.l.
  • Page 45 “B” from the motor “C” • unscrew the nozzle “D” and clean it under running water • to remove the plate “E” unscrew the 3 M3 screws (not necessary) • reassemble the various parts following the following exploded view © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 46: Arm Joints

    Extraordinary maintenance operations are defined as Those that are carried out: • During exceptional events, such as overhauls; • Shutdown due to breakdown of mechanical or fluidic parts; For info and assistance visit the F.A.Q. section on our website: www.3dwasp.com © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 47: Additional Instructions

    The user is therefore obliged to consider disassembling the printer into its parts in order to encourage differentiated disposal aimed at recycling the various materials and products, in full compliance with all local regulations. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 48: Instructions For Emergency Situations

    In case of fire of electrical parts, take action with CO2 fire extinguishers to limit and circumscribe the damage. In general Use ABC + Nitrogen type powder extinguishers to quickly extinguish any fires confined to parts or areas without electrical parts. © WASP S.r.l.

  • Page 49: Support

    Need more help? Want to take a look at our products? Feel free to look at our support wab page at this link: https://www.3dwasp.com/en/support Use the QR code below to keep the site running on your mobile device: © WASP S.r.l.
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  • Page 52 WASP S.r.l. Via Castelletto, 104/A-B – 48024 Massa Lombarda (RA) Italia Tel. +39 0545 87858 info@3dwasp.com / www.3dwasp.com...

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