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Cleaning Parts by Manually Dipping
Mark glass containers as "Container 1" and "Container 2"
1 .
Place print platform into Container 1 .
2 .
Add 99% IPA to Container 1 . Use enough IPA to completely submerse the parts .
3 .
Using the print platform handle, continuously dip and remove the part into Container 1 for 60 seconds .
4 .
5 .
Remove parts from Container 1. Allow excess alcohol to drip from the parts for 30 seconds.
6 .
Place print platform into Container 2 .
7 .
Add 99% IPA to Container 2 . Use enough IPA to completely submerse the parts .
Using the print platform handle, continuously dip and remove the parts into Container 2 for 90 seconds .
8 .
Remove parts from Container 2. Allow excess alcohol to drip from the parts for 30 seconds.
9 .
Use clean compressed air (not over 30 psi), to dry the part .
10 .
Inspect the part closely to make certain no liquid resin remains . Pay particular attention to shiny areas . The part may appear shiny
11 .
even if there is no liquid resin remaining . If you are unsure if liquid resin remains, it is best to repeat steps 8 through 10 .
Make certain you replace the lids on Containers 1 and 2 when they are not in use .
Containers 1 and 2 can be used to clean 12 platforms before discarding and replacing the IPA .
Cleaning Parts using an Ultrasonic Cleaner
Mark glass containers as "Container 1" and "Container 2"
1 .
Place print platform into Container 1 .
2 .
Add 99% IPA to Container 1 . Use enough IPA to completely submerse the parts .
3 .
Replace the lid onto Container 1 .
4 .
5 .
With the ultrasonic cleaner switched off, place Container 1 into the ultrasonic cleaner .
6 .
Add water to the ultrasonic cleaner until the water level is approximately 6mm (1/4 inch) above the alcohol level in Container 1.
7 .
Switch the ultrasonic cleaner on for 60 seconds .
8 .
Switch ultrasonic cleaner off and remove Container 1 from the ultrasonic cleaner .
Remove parts from Container 1. Allow excess alcohol to drip from the parts for 30 seconds.
9 .
Place print platform into Container 2 .
10 .
Add 99% IPA to Container 2 . Use enough IPA to completely submerse the parts .
11 .
Replace the lid onto Container 2 .
12 .
Place Container 2 into the ultrasonic cleaner. Make certain the water level is approximately 6mm (1/4 inch) above the alcohol level
13 .
in Container 2 .
Switch the ultrasonic cleaner on for 90 seconds .
14 .
Switch ultrasonic cleaner off and remove Container 2 from the ultrasonic cleaner .
15 .
Remove parts from Container 2. Allow excess alcohol to drip from the parts for 30 seconds.
16 .
Use clean compressed air (not over 30 psi), to dry the parts .
17 .
Inspect the part closely to make certain no liquid resin remains . Pay particular attention to shiny areas . The part may appear shiny
18 .
even if there is no liquid resin remaining . If you are unsure if liquid resin remains, it is best to repeat steps 10 through 17 .
Make certain you replace the lids on Containers 1 and 2 when they are not in use .
Containers 1 and 2 can be used to clean 12 platforms before discarding and replacing the IPA .
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