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3D Systems MQC 600 Single User Manual

3D Systems MQC 600 Single User Manual

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  • Page 1 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide M Q C 6 0 0 S i n g l e / M Q C     6 0 0 F l e x   User Guide Rev A, P/N 77-D019...
  • Page 2 (the “Licensed User”) does not have the right to copy, reproduce, or translate this document in any way or to any media without the prior written consent of 3D Systems, Inc . No copies of the document may be sold or given to any person or other entity.
  • Page 3 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Part 15, Industry Canada RSS-210, European Council Directive 2014/53/EU, and all applicable local laws and regulations. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: General Guidelines

    MANUAL UNLESS YOU HAVE READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL FIRST. There are two levels of users of the MQC 600 Single/Flex, based on the amount and type of training the user has received. The two levels of users (operators and certi ed service personnel), are described below.

  • Page 5: Material Handling

    Safety Symbols and De nitions The following are safety symbols that are common to 3D Systems guides. Some or all of these symbols may appear in this guide and/or in other MQC 600 Single/Flex documentation.

  • Page 6: Material Inhalation

    Operating equipment without all safety switches enabled can cause equipment damage, injury, or death. If you suspect a safety interlock device is not working properly, do not operate your MQC equipment. Rather, disconnect power from the equipment and contact 3D Systems Customer Support for assistance. infocenter.3dsystems.com/mqc600/print/book/export/html/1531 6/41...

  • Page 7: Other Active Safety Features

    8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Internal panels are for service access only. Safety switches are located in the MQC as indicated in the images below: E-Stop Limited Access Barrier Shielding MQC equipment frame and enclosure designs limit access to the following: Service areas, such as cabinets and enclosures for electrical power and automation controls.
  • Page 8 ® Follow any applicable local regulations. All materials certi ed by 3D Systems are safe during normal operation. However, you should be aware of the following issues: Any material, material-like substance, or airborne cloud of material has a remote chance of rapid combustion.

  • Page 9: Material Ignition Information

    Refer to each material’s SDS for speci c information. CAUTION: The operator must use an approved vacuum cleaner to clean up excess material. 3D Systems recommends an ESD or explosion-proof model. Contact 3D Systems Customer Service for purchasing options.

  • Page 10: Material Handling Precautions

    Chemtrec (U.S.) Material Handling Precautions During normal operation of the MQC system using 3D Systems’ materials, you are not required to wear a dust mask or special personal protection equipment unless speci cally designated. Check the SDS of the material used for the speci c precautions you should observe.
  • Page 11 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Category Precaution SHOP Train operators in MQC system procedures. SAFETY Wear safety glasses. Use extreme care with all heated materials. Make sure that the room is well ventilated. AVOIDING Keep containers closed when not in use.
  • Page 12 *From Safety Bulletin SB-2 - 1983—”1983 by the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 3D Systems has tested this printer to electromagnetic emission and immunity standards. These standards are designed to mitigate interference caused or received by the MQC in a typical o ce environment.
  • Page 13 MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modi cations to this equipment not approved by 3D Systems can void the authority of the user to operate this equipment.
  • Page 14 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Item Description Label Product label - Contains system information and certi cation symbols. Electrical Warning Possible electrical hazard on or behind panel with sticker Earth ground - shows the location of the earth ground...
  • Page 15 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide infocenter.3dsystems.com/mqc600/print/book/export/html/1531 15/41...
  • Page 16 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide The MQC 600 Single and Flex Systems are designed to be used as a material handling unit for many 3D Systems SLS printers. They are responsible for delivering material to the printer, storing and mixing fresh and recycled material, and breaking out the SLS parts from the print cake that is produced by the printer.
  • Page 17 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Blended Material Bin - Material that is a combination of recycled material and fresh material is stored in this bin for production use in the hopper. The system handles this automatically.
  • Page 18 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Blended Material Bin - Material that is a combination of recycled material and fresh material is stored in this bin for production use in the hopper. The system handles this automatically.
  • Page 19 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Transport (Sock) Filter - Filters the powder going through the system. The 600 Flex has the same sock lter. MQC 600 Single - Right Side Overview  Nitrogen Lid - Cover the print cake cylinder with this to provide an inert environment for print-cake cooling.
  • Page 20 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Power Switch - Turns the machine on/off LCD Display - Operated by the control dial, this display allows control over the machine's functions and settings E-Stop - Use this button to disable the machine in an emergency.
  • Page 21 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide The MQC 600 Single and Flex Systems regulate material usage for many 3D Systems SLS printers. They mix fresh, blended, and recycled powder to supply the printer with print material. The printer will communicate with the MQC to request more powder, as needed. The following sections will tell you how to load fresh material, blend material, and break out parts from the print cake.
  • Page 22 (>5L). In this case, the weight and volume are not available because this screen is from an MQC 600 Single, which has no recycled bin. These numbers would be available on a Flex. - Blended Powder Bin - Shows the powder weight (8.4Kg) and powder volume (20L) of...
  • Page 23 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide F B->PA - indicates the machine is in full cycle mode, and that the blended powder bin is transporting powder to printer A. When you push the knob below the LCD screen when the machine is on the Main Control Status screen, it will go to the Main Control Menu screen.
  • Page 24 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Run Full Cycle - Select this to operate the MQC in fully automatic mode. In this mode: If a printer requests powder, the MQC will send blended powder if available.
  • Page 25 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide 2. You will see the screen at the right. Select Load Fresh Powder. 3. You will see the screen at the right. 4. Remove the lid from the powder container. Place...
  • Page 26 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Diagnostics - Select this to enter a screen where you can see diagnostic information on the MQC 600. Setup - Select this to enter a screen where you can change different material handling settings.
  • Page 27 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Matl # - The product number of the material currently in the MQC 600 Name - The name of the material currently in the machine Matl density - The density of the current...
  • Page 28 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Minimum Fresh Weight - Allows you to set the minimum weight threshold for the fresh powder bin in Kg Sift Timeout - Allows you to set the sift timeout to automatically turn off...
  • Page 29 Your 3D Systems certi ed installer should have powered on your system for you. However, if the system or any of its components have unexpectedly shut down, or if you have shut them down, this section describes how to start up the system's components.
  • Page 30 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide 1. Make sure the facility's circuit for the system is turned on. 2. If you have a third-party dust collector, turn it on now. 3. On the MQC 600 user interface, ip the power switch to the I position.
  • Page 31 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide 2. Check the 600 System status in the Sinter Status window, which also displays the amount of available powder. Before breaking out parts from your SLS printer: 1. Clean all loose powder in the break-out area with a non-ignition vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 32 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide → 2. Use your gloved nger or a brush to remove the surrounding powder from around where the parts should be. Move excess powder to the sifter. CAUTION: Do not place powder that is clumped together into the sifter, especially if the clumps are surrounding your parts.
  • Page 33 3. 3D Systems recommends you also purchase a glass bead blaster (pneumatic blast cabinet). A bead blaster makes ne cleaning much easier and faster. See the Facility Guide...
  • Page 34 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide 4. Turn the power switch to the position. 5. Open the waste powder door on the back of the machine and pull the power cord out of the power inlet.
  • Page 35 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide This checklist is designed to help you keep up to date with regular MQC 600 maintenance. This is NOT an o cial document that must be submitted to your service provider; it is only for your information.
  • Page 36 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide In this procedure, you will either empty the sock lter (daily) or replace the sock lter (if necessary before your PM visit). Necessary Tools and Supplies Tack cloth New lter Non-Ignition vacuum cleaner 1.
  • Page 37 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide 5. Reinstall the cleaned or new lter in the printer, tightening the thumb screws to secure it . Close the printer door. infocenter.3dsystems.com/mqc600/print/book/export/html/1531 37/41...
  • Page 38 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide MQC System Errors Error Description Cause Solution BIN WEIGHT These errors are reported User manually adding Service needs to clear ERRORS when there is a powder, load cell the bin weights and x mismatch in the weight calibration issue, or...
  • Page 39 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide Error Description Cause Solution BLEND Faults if the replenish % Last blend did not reach In order to avoid getting (REPLENISH% error difference is more the target blend %, can the blend percentage ERR >...
  • Page 40 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide   infocenter.3dsystems.com/mqc600/print/book/export/html/1531 40/41...
  • Page 41 8/12/22, 9:38 AM MQC 600 Single/MQC 600 Flex User Guide © 2022 by 3D Systems, Inc. All rights   3D Systems, Inc. reserved. Speci cations subject to 333 Three D Systems Circle | Rock Hill, SC | change without notice. 3D Systems, 29730 the 3D Systems logo, and Duraform...

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