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CURE XL
Instructions
Fast post-curing of large 3D
printed parts
Version 2
03/02/2025

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  • Page 1 CURE XL Instructions Fast post-curing of large 3D printed parts Version 2 03/02/2025...
  • Page 2: Machine Details

    CURE XL 1. Machine Details Manufacturer: Photocentric Ltd. Titan House Titan Drive Peterborough PE1 5XN Machine Reference: Machine type: 3D Printing Post-processing Curing Machine Machine model: Photocentric CURE XL...
  • Page 3: Residual Risks

    Machine requirements: Supply Connection Characteristics Electrical 3Ø N&E (5 wire) 400v, 50Hz *Installation of electrics is the responsibility of the customer. This should be carried out by a competent electrician. 2. Residual risks Caution: Caution: External areas around the machine may be wet if Every precaution should be taken to prevent rinse fluid leaks from machine.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CURE XL Page Page CONTENTS 1. MACHINE DETAILS 5.3 MACHINE INTERNALS 2. RESIDUAL RISKS 5.3.1 OVERHEAD MOTORIZED BUILD PLATE TURNTABLE 3. MACHINE DESCRIPTION 5.3.2 FLOOR MOUNTED MOTORIZED 3.1 DIMENSIONED DRAWING TEMPERED GLASS TURNTABLE 5.3.3 UNDER FLOOR AND SIDE 3.2 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT MOUNTED UV LED ARRAYS 3.3 DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 5: Machine Description

    3. Machine Description 3.1 Dimensioned Drawing Figure 1 - Dimensioned Drawing *All Units are in mm...
  • Page 6: General Arrangement

    CURE XL 3.2 General Arrangement Index Description Electrical Unit Cavity for optional extra UV lightbox Driven Tempered Glass turntable Extraction Duct Motor for floor mounted turntable UV Lightbox Motorized inverted build plate turntable Motor for overhead turntable HMI Control Panel...
  • Page 7: Description

    Photocentric Cure XL machine. The Photocentric Cure XL is designed to work with the Titan printer and Titan Wash XL and is compatible with the Titan platform transfer unit. The Cure XL (figure 3) includes two driven turntables that allow the operator to either cure the 3D part upside down attached to the build plate on the platform, or on the floor mounted turntable for curing parts removed from the platform.
  • Page 8: Initial Setup

    CURE XL 4. Initial Setup 4.1 Electrical Installation The machine will need to be wired up to a three-phase power supply, via the socket (figure 4). This must be carried out by a qualified electrician. It is imperative that the isolator switch...
  • Page 9: Navigation

    5.1.2 Navigation Function Button Description The navigation buttons allow the operator to Activity/control page switch between the different pages on the HMI, they correspond to the following: -Parameter settings 5.1.3 Activity/Control Page Shown in figure 7, the activity screen gives an overview of the machine and is the primary screen for everyday use.
  • Page 10: Parameter Settings Page

    CURE XL 5.1.4 Parameter settings The parameter settings (figure 9) enables the operator to set the target temperature (CABINET SET) and view the actual temperature (CABINET ACT) in the cabinet. There are also three push buttons on the parameter settings page which allow you to operate the following functions –...
  • Page 11: Machine Internals

    5.3 Machine Internals Overhead Turntable UV-LED Arrays Mirrors Floor Turntable Figure 10 - Cabinet Interior The interior of the machine has the following components: 5.3.1 Overhead motorized build plate turntable The is an inverted turntable on the ceiling of the chamber (figure 10) that has rails that fit the profile of the build plate of the Titan printer (figure 10) and the transfer platform.
  • Page 12: Machine Externals

    CURE XL 5.4 Machine Externals 5.4.1 Electrical Unit The interior of the electrical control unit (figure 12) is situated on the rear side of the machine. Any maintenance carried out on this unit must be completed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 13: Operation

    3. If using the overhead turntable, unlock the spring-loaded lock using the method outlined in figure 16. 4. Carefully remove the print with the build plate intact from the Photocentric WASH XL machine and transfer the build plate into the overhead turntable of the CURE XL.
  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    CURE XL 7. Maintenance Schedule Area Frequency Reference Turntable Bearings After each use Glass Turntable After each use UV LED Arrays Depends on usage 7.1 Turntable Bearings The bearings on the turntables will need to be inspected and cleaned of any debris occiasionally.
  • Page 15: Fault Finding

    8. Fault Finding If there is a fault with the machine, the following message (figure 18) will appear on the HMI; There are two possible reasons for this occurring, Figure 18 - Glass Turntable these are; 8.1 Temperature Probe Fault If the temperature probe is damaged or disconnected due to a loose wire, the fault message will appear.
  • Page 16 CURE XL UK Titan House, 20 Titan Drive, Peterborough, PE1 5XN. USA 855 N. 107th Ave., Suite A110, Avondale, Arizona 85323 www.photocentricgroup.com...

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