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CEREBRO MANUAL OF USE AND MAINTENANCE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS...
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The missing acknowledgment of the manual can be cause of personal injury, worst quality results or damages to Cerebro and WASP products. Always make sure that the operators using the 3D product knows and understands the content of the manual in order to achieve the best results from POWER WASP 45 HDP.
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3.2.9. WASP HDP Extruder loading/unloading the material ............................. 34 3.2.10. WASP HDP Extruder Extraordinary maintenance ............................35 3.3. WASP HDP XL Extruder ....................................36 3.3.1. WASP HDP XL Extruder general safety warnings ............................36 3.3.2. Personal protective equipment ....................................36 3.3.3. WASP HDP XL Extruder description ..................................38 3.3.4.
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3.4.11. LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 extraordinary maintenance ..........................53 3.5. LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 ..................................54 3.5.1. LDM WASP XL 3.0 Extruder general safety warnings ............................ 54 3.5.2. Personal protective equipment ....................................55 3.5.3. LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 description ................................56 3.5.4.
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The product is tested directly by the Manufacturer during the phase of assembly and testing. 1.5. Warranty The products built by WASP S.r.l. are covered by warranty for a period of 12 months for companies or VAT and 24 months for individuals, according to the specifications set out in the sales contract.
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• which must be the characteristics of the maintenance operators. WASP is not responsible for unspecified operations, as they are considered strictly pertinent to technical assistance personnel or for operations performed differently from what we described in the documentation presented.
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He/she is able to operate in the presence of voltage inside enclosures and junction boxes Manufacturer Technician Qualified technician provided by WASP S.r.l. to carry out operations of a complex nature in particular situations or in any case according to what has been agreed with the user.
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2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT CEREBRO is an integration system between robots and extruders, designed to integrate any robotic arm to all of WASP extruders and printing tools, including both LDM and FGF technologies. This technology will give you the possibility to print any kind of material, from technical and recycled thermoplastic pellets to clay and concrete, and even biomaterials such as mycelium.
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RobotStudio • Adaxis • others • Grasshopper Do you want to connect Cerebro to the robot? WASP provides support for hardware and Use Manual mode software integration Does the toolpath contains extrusion commands? Switching on and off, temperatures, flow speed...
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2.6. Intended use of the product The product was designed and built to integrate WASP extruder and printing tools with any robot. The supported technology include both LDM (Liquid Deposition Modelling) and FGF (Fused Granular Fabrication) depending on the installed tools.
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Extruder description I ntroductIon 3 EXTRUDER DESCRIPTION Cerebro is designed to work with WASP extruders, the compatible ones are the following: FGF Extuders Name Nozzle diameter Max pellet size Dimensions Weight 1 mm Ø 3 mm 30x11x8 cm 1.9 kg...
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The air compressor is needed for the loading of the material with different extruders. Is recommended at least a 8 bar, 105L/min air compressor. Attach the compressor with a 8mm pipe to the manometer and to the 8mm air inlet of Cerebro (as indicated in the par.2.1 - “Connections”) 3.1.2.
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Ability to use plates in different materials for better chemical compatibility To prepare the system for printing follow the steps: 1. Make sure that the V.A.C.S. is correctly connected to the 6mm air outlet of Cerebro (as indicated in the par.2.1 - “Connections”) 2.
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An outcome that is difficult to achieve with standard tanks. You can learn more about the Continuous Feeding System in its manual downloadable on the WASP website: https://www.3dwasp.com/en/download/download- info/manual-wasp-continuous-feeding-system/ Fig.
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The material flows inside a cavity pump that pushes it up to the end of the tube where it is connected to our WASP XXL 3.0 LDM Extruder using a DN25 mortar coupling. The Concrete HD CFS can handle various materials...
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• which must be the characteristics of the maintenance operators. WASP is not responsible for unspecified operations, as they are considered strictly pertinent to technical assistance personnel or for operations performed differently from what we described in the documentation presented.
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• GX 20-8 (d) Fig. 3.2.4 - WASP HDP Extruder Cerebro connections To connect the extruder to Cerebro attach the corresponding cables from the extruder to the corresponding outlet as shown in the figure ATTENTION: Make sure that the cables do not interfere with the movement during the printing process.
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Extruder description I ntroductIon 3.2.5. WASP HDP Extruder assembly and use Changing the nozzle Changing nozzle is only recommended when: • The print looks inconsistent due to a clogging • The nozzle is damaged or consumed 1. Turn on the product 2.
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Thorough cleaning To clean the screw of any debris or remnants of previous material, it is also possible to remove the nozzle as indicated in par. 3.2.5- “WASP HDP Extruder assembly and use” maintenance and then launch the command without it.
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Nozzle Cleaning or replacing When needed 3.2.9. WASP HDP Extruder loading/unloading the material Loading material is a basic procedure required for printing. The machine is compatible with pellets with a dimensions under 3x3 mm. Consider that also the density, texture and integrity of the pellets may affect the compatibility with the technology.
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Extruder description I ntroductIon 3.2.10. WASP HDP Extruder Extraordinary maintenance ATTENTION: Extraordinary maintenance operations must be carried out by the Manufacturer’s Technicians or by maintenance personnel who have been instructed and authorized by the Manufacturer. Any of these operations not carried out by a manufacturer’s technician can cause irreversible damage to the machine or its parts and therefore renders the warranty null and void.
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• which must be the characteristics of the maintenance operators. WASP is not responsible for unspecified operations, as they are considered strictly pertinent to technical assistance personnel or for operations performed differently from what we described in the documentation presented.
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Fig. 3.3.3 - WASP HDP XL Extruder description 1. Cable carrier 2. Pellet hose 3. Material sensor 4. Firecap module (see par. 3.3.5 - “WASP HDP XL temperature controls”) 5. Cooling fan 6. Extruder motor 7. Barrel zone (see par. 3.3.5 - “WASP HDP XL temperature controls”) 8.
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• ILME 6P Fig. 3.3.4 - WASP HDP XL Extruder Cerebro connections To connect the extruder to Cerebro attach the corresponding cables from the extruder to the corresponding outlet as shown in the figure ATTENTION: Make sure that the cables do not interfere with the movement during the printing process.
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Extruder description I ntroductIon 3.3.5. WASP HDP XL temperature controls ATTENTION: Pay particular attention during the various stages of the procedures, it is essential to wear safety gauntlets to avoid the risk of burns. NOTE: The extruder allows to manage two distinct temperatures for preheating and for the nozzle.
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Thorough cleaning To clean the screw of any debris or remnants of previous material, it is also possible to remove the nozzle as indicated in par. 3.3.7- “WASP HDP Extruder maintenance” maintenance and then launch the command without it. Remember to reassemble the nozzle after the operation.
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Consider that also the density, texture and integrity of the pellets may affect the compatibility with the technology. Loading the material: 1. Check the connections with the material tank (if purchased form WASP refer to par 3.1.2 - “Dehumidifier tank”) and Cerebro’s 10mm air outlet 2.
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• which must be the characteristics of the maintenance operators. WASP is not responsible for unspecified operations, as they are considered strictly pertinent to technical assistance personnel or for operations performed differently from what we described in the documentation presented.
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ntroductIon 3.4.3. LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 description The WASP LDM Extruder 3.0 is capable to extrude clay or earth-based materials. The material is stored in the aluminium tank and pushed with a system of compressed air through the feeding hose to the extruder.
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• GX 20-12 (e) Fig. 3.3.4- LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 Cerebro connections To connect the extruder to Cerebro attach the cables from the extruder to the corresponding outlet as shown in the figure ATTENTION: Make sure that the cables do not interfere with the movement during the printing process.
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3. Fix the plate “e” to the supports 4. Mount the chosen nozzle “d” in the extruder 5. Fill the aluminium tank with the material as described in par. 3.4.9 - “LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 Material tank” 6. Fix the tank to its supports 7.
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ntroductIon 3.4.7. LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 cleaning The entire extrusion system has been designed for fast disassembly to promote great speed during the cleaning phase. A through cleaning of all parts is required every time the product has not been used in 48 hours or whenever the material inside the continuous feeding system, the extruder or the hose starts to dry.
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NOTE: WASP provides a slurry to be mixed with water. The amount of water depends on the type of extruder, nozzle and external conditions. With the equipment provided, it is possible to use most of the slurries involved in the traditional ceramic world.
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1. Reduce to zero the pressure in the tank by turning counter clockwise the controller of the pressure 2. Disassemble the tank following in reverse the passages described in par. 3.4.9 - ” LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 material tank”...
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Extruder description I ntroductIon 3.4.10. LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 loading/unloading the material Loading the material: 1. Check the connections with the material tank 2. Move the extruder where you intend to extrude the material 3. Select the manual mode from the app (as described in par. 6.4 - “Manual mode”) 4.
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• which must be the characteristics of the maintenance operators. WASP is not responsible for unspecified operations, as they are considered strictly pertinent to technical assistance personnel or for operations performed differently from what we described in the documentation presented.
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ntroductIon 3.5.3. LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 description The WASP LDM Extruder XL 3.0 is designed to extrude clay or earth-based materials. The material is transported from the tank to the extruder which regulates its flow with a motor attached to a screw that also allows to have retractions during the printing process.
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• GX 16-8 (b) Fig. 3.5.4- LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 Cerebro connections To connect the extruder to Cerebro attach the cables from the extruder and the Continuous Feeding System to the corresponding outlet as shown in the figure ATTENTION: Make sure that the cables do not interfere with the movement during the printing process.
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3.5.5. LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 assembly and use 1. Install the WASP LDM Extruder XL 3.0 to the specific support 2. Insert the screw in its place and mount the extruder motor on top of it making sure it is properly connected with the red connector (fig.
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ntroductIon 3.5.8. LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 maintenance Periodic maintenance and correct use are essential factors to ensure the functionality, safe operation and life of the product. The maintenance operations and the interventions prescribed are the responsibility of the mechanical maintenance technician who must operate in compliance with the safety prescriptions contained in this manual.
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9. Turn on the compressor to 8 bars and set the manometer to 5 bars 10. Follow the procedures described in par. 3.5.10 - “LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 loading the material” to load the material in the extruder NOTE: WASP provides a slurry to be mixed with water.
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1. Reduce to zero the pressure in the tank by turning counter clockwise the controller of the pressure 2. Disassemble the tank following in reverse the passages described in par. 3.5.9 - ” LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 material tank”...
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I ntroductIon 3.5.10. LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 loading material To load the material in the extruder follow the procedure: 1. Check the connections with the material tank 2. Move the extruder where you intend to extrude the material 3.
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• which must be the characteristics of the maintenance operators. WASP is not responsible for unspecified operations, as they are considered strictly pertinent to technical assistance personnel or for operations performed differently from what we described in the documentation presented.
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ntroductIon 3.6.3. LDM WASP XXL Extruder 3.0 description The WASP LDM Extruder XXL 3.0 is capable to extrude fluid-dense materials such as concrete mortars, clay and other raw earth-based mixtures. The WASP LDM Extruder XXL 3.0 is connected through a hose to a fluid-dense material pump. The feeding of the material is controlled by the parameters on the pump.
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• GX 16-8 (b) Fig. 3.6.4- LDM WASP XXL Extruder 3.0 Cerebro connections To connect the extruder to Cerebro attach the cables from the extruder and the Continuous Feeding System to the corresponding outlet as shown in the figures ATTENTION: Make sure that the cables do not interfere with the movement during the printing process.
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ntroductIon 3.6.5. LDM WASP XXL Extruder 3.0 assembly and use To assemble the LDM WASP XXL Extruder 3.0 follow the steps: 1. Attach the extruder to the specific supports 2. Insert the extruder’s screw holder on the machine (fig 3.6.5 a) 3.
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3.6.9. LDM WASP XXL Extruder 3.0 loading material To load the material in the extruder follow the procedure: 1. Check the connections between Cerebro and the LDM WASP XXL Extruder 3.0 and between Cerebro and the Concrete HD Continuous Feeding System 2.
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Make sure that the extruder and the tank are at an appropriate distance for the feeding hose to not be stretched during the robot movements 3.6.10. LDM WASP XXL Extruder 3.0 extraordinary maintenance ATTENTION: Extraordinary maintenance operations must be carried out by the Manufacturer’s Technicians or by maintenance personnel who have been instructed and authorized by the Manufacturer.
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Transport and handling I ntroductIon 4.3. Content The product is supplied with: • Cerebro console • Power supply cable (220v) • 3m Ethernet cable • Printed user’s manual 4.4. Unpacking, lifting and handling of the product ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE: Once the packaging has been removed from the product it is recommended to keep it for any requests for assistance from the Manufacturer.
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• WASP HDP XL Extruder • LDM WASP Extruder 3.0 • LDM WASP XL Extruder 3.0 (if the material tank is in use) ATTENTION: The operations related to these activities must be performed by authorized and professionally qualified personnel. ATTENTION: It is up to the user to protect the hose mechanically against any crushing or sources of wear according to the type of installation made.
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App MyCerebro I ntroductIon Network settings Find CEREBRO Find CEREBRO on this network on this network Connect CEREBRO to: Network name Network name Password Password Select a CEREBRO Connect Fig. 6.1.2 a Fig. 6.1.2 b Fig. 6.1.3 6 APP MYCEREBRO...
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4. Press the scan button on the app to find Cerebro (Fig. 6.1.2 a) 5. Once the scan it is done select the Cerebro’s IP button to start using it on this network, otherwise select the settings button to open the network settings menu (Fig. 6.1.2 b)
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1. Connect the device with the MyCerebro app to the previously selected Wi-Fi 2. Press the scan button on the app to find Cerebro (Fig. 6.1.2 a) 3. Once the scan it is done select the Cerebro’s IP button to start using it on this network 6.1.4. Mode selection menu Allows the user to change the current mode (according to mounted extruder) and change or activate a module.
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You can run a module by selecting it from the “tool and mode selection” menu on the App. Fig.6.5.1 - HDP main board The main board appears when you connect the App to Cerebro. It is intended to be the principal tool for the monitoring and control of the product.
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The strength of Cerebro, however, lies in its ability to set it and the robot on the same LAN (usually done with an Ethernet cable directly plugged into the robot console) and, thanks to a specific module, have the integration be managed by a logical communication.
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I ntroductIon NOTE: In order to be able to choose the correct module for a specific type of robotic arm, it is necessary to interface with WASP technical support. Advanced Settings Start vacuum Set step/mm: 100 Network settings Switch to command line Fig.
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Manual mode is selectable in every main board with the button “tool and mode selection”. Fig. 6.7.1 - LDM main board The main board appears when you connect the App to Cerebro. It is intended to be the principal tool for the monitoring and control of the product.
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