Hardware Overview
Operation and display elements
A Laser Key Switch
The white lamp indicates if the laser is running.
- Used to enable the laser.
- The key can be removed only in the OFF position.
Move the key to the ON position prior to starting the printing process, and return it to the OFF position after the printing process has finished.
B ON/OFF button
The white lamp glows when the Sintratec S1 is switched on.
- Used to switch the device ON (operational state) and OFF (standby mode).
C Main switch
- Used to switch the power supply on and off.
- Also serves as EMERGENCY STOP switch.
Maintenance
You should maintain your printer to keep the printing quality high and expand the life span of your printer. After every print you have to clean the printer. Every now and then you should service your printer.
Cleaning
Auxiliary materials
There are some auxiliary materials needed for the cleaning of your Sintratec S1. Following are needed:
- Clean container for residual powder
- Brushes
- Small brushes
- Vacuum cleaner for powder (recommended) (small bag-free vacuum cleaner suitable for removing powder)
We recommend to use the Sintratec Cleaning Kit which includes all the items above and some more. Please contact us to learn more about the Cleaning Kit.
Clean the laser glass
Prevent the laser glass from fogging up by cleaning it before you satert your print with a cloth. You will need to replace it after a few prints, check our Shop.
Clean after each printing process
empty excess powder container
- Open the door.
- Lift out the excess powder container (1) and empty it into a clean container.
- Place the excess powder container back in the device.
Residual powder can be re-used after treatment.
empty collecting tray
- Open the door.
- Pull out the collecting tray (1) and empty it into a clean container.
- Place the collecting tray back in the device.
clean glass cover of laser
- Turn away the holder (1) and remove the glass cover of the laser (2).
- Clean the glass on both sides using a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.
- Wipe the glass dry.
Avoid touching the glass with a bare hand and thereby soiling it. Wear gloves.
- Refit the cover glass of the laser by applying the same procedure but in reverse.
During the printing process, residue can settle on the glass cover of the laser and thus cloud the glass.
The performance of the laser can be impaired if the glass is not cleaned regularly.
Clean if required
clean working section
- Open the door.
- Remove and clean the excess powder container and the collecting tray.
- Clean the working section.
- Place the excess powder container and the collecting tray back in the device.
Do not use compressed air to clean the device. If the device is cleaned with compressed air, powder can enter the electronics section or the drive units, which can lead to malfunctions.
clean inspection glass in door
During the printing process, residue can settle on the inspection glass and thus cloud the glass.
Regarding the view of the working section, visibility can be impaired if the glass is not cleaned from time to time.
- Clean the glass on both sides using a soft cloth and a glass cleaner.
- Wipe the glass dry.
clean rear section (drive units)
- Switch off the device and disconnect it from the mains.
- Loosen 12 screws (1).
- Remove the cover (2).
- Carefully clean the rear section.
- Remove any dirt at the drive units and heating elements using small brushes/cloths.
- Refit the cover by applying the same procedure but in reverse.
Do not use compressed air to clean the device. If the device is cleaned with compressed air, powder can enter the electronics section or the drive units, which can lead to malfunctions.
Servicing
Replacement of a platform
If powder falls into the collecting tray from the powder container or the print container, the seal of the respective platform may be worn.
The platform and the seal can be replaced as a single unit.
- Move the platform to the top end position (using the „Sintratec Central“ print software).
- Switch off the device and disconnect it from the mains.
- Open the door.
- Loosen 4 screws (1) and lift the platform (2) off the support.
- Fit the new platform by applying the same procedure but in reverse
Replacing a rear container wall
If powder falls into the rear section from the powder container or the print container, the seal of the respective rear container wall may be worn. The rear container wall and the seal can be replaced as a single unit.
- Move the platform to the bottom end position (using the „Sintratec Central“ print software).
- Switch off the device and disconnect it from the mains.
- Loosen 12 screws (1).
- Remove the cover.
- Loosen 2 screws (1) inside carriage.
- Carefully move the rear container wall (2) laterally and upwards and then remove it.
- Fit the new rear container wall by applying the preceding two steps but in reverse.
- Refit the rear cover by applying the first four steps but in reverse.
Replacement of fan filters
Replace every 150 operating hours or every 6 months.
- Switch off the device and disconnect it from the mains.
- Loosen 3 screws (1).
- Lift off the cover (2).
- Remove the outlet grid (3) at the 3 fans (insert screwdriver behind each grid and lever off).
- Remove the filter mats (4) behind the outlet grids.
- Insert new filter mats and then snap the outlet grids back onto the respective housings.
- Refit the cover by applying the same procedure but in reverse.