Introduction
The site where the NXE400 photopolymer printer will be installed and operated shall meet the following requirements. It is your responsibility as the customer to verify this checklist is completed prior to scheduling installation.
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What to Check
Physical Access
- Verify either the crate (990 x 990 x 1095mm | 39 x 39 x 75 inch) with lifting device or the un-crated printer on wheels (710 x 710 x 1675 mm | 28 x 28 x 66 inch) can navigate to the installation location (doorways, elevators, etc).
Safety and Health
- Ventilation for the area where the printer is operated - air exchange every 15 min suggested
- Ventilation for the area where parts are washed - air exchange every 5 min is suggested for most solvents and apparatus
- Have the following on-hand incident response equipment:
- Class ABC fire extinguisher
- Eye wash station
- Spill kit
- Have the following on-hand personal protective equipment:
- Nitrile gloves
- Splash goggles or glasses
- Obtain permits, if required, to use, store, dispose, or recycle solvents and resin. Refer to SDS at nexa3d.com/downloads. Most jurisdictions don’t require permits for quantities under 20L.
- Dedicated waste storage for resin contaminated wipes & gloves. This may not be a hazardous waste in your jurisdiction. Nexa3D recommends treating it as chemical waste.
- Waste storage for used solvents. Most jurisdictions consider typical solvents used a hazardous waste. Storing in labeled UN or DOT certified containers is recommended.
- Safe storage for solvents and resins may require spill containment or flammability ratings depending on the jurisdiction and quantities stored.
Caution
These are recommendations. Defer to local requirements.
Facility
- Each printer requires floor space of 1.4m W x 1.9m D (55 x 75”). The power switch is on the rear of the printer.
- The printer requires conventional grounded power outlet. NA model printers require 100-130VAC / 8A, and come with a 2m NEMA 5-15P power cord. EU model printers require 200-250VAC / 4A and come with a 2m Schuko power cord. Alternately the user can supply their own IEC320 C13 power cord with wall plug of their choice. A 500W UPS with surge protection is recommended.
- Flooring should be washable and water tight in case of spills or drips.
- Ambient UV light in spectrum 350-415 nm should be minimal. Fluorescent or LED lighting is preferred. Windows should have UV blocking film.
- Washing area may need access to water and drain (depends on solvent used). Don’t put resin or flammable liquids in the drain.
- Any dust generating activities should be physically separated (sanding supports, foundry activities, etc)
Post-Processing
- Solvent (at least 4L) is required to clean the printed parts and build platforms. A moderate-sized self-sealing basin is included with the printer. It is recommended to have a few larger basins (20-40L) available to wash large prints. Nexa3D recommends using xClean solvent or Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). Other solvents may work, but are not supported by Nexa3D (TPM, DPM, Propylene Carbonate).
- A cure station emitting 365 to 405nm UV light at a density of 2.5mW/cm2 or greater, and able to control temperature up to 80°C is required to achieve full mechanical properties of all resins. A full build with build plate has dimensions (300 x 180 x 488mm | 12 x 7.2 x 19.2 inches). Curing on the build plate is required for some part types.
Computer
- Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit, 16GB RAM (32GB+ preferred), 5GB free disk space, Graphics card with >4GB RAM. Due to computational nature of the software, processing speed benefits from a high performing CPU, look for something with 4+ cores and 2 GHz+.
- A license for one of the following build processing software packages:
- NexaX 2.0 (preferred)
- MagicsPrint for Nexa3D
- Magics RP with Nexa3D BP plug-in
What's Next
Once you have verified that your site checks all the boxes above, you are ready to receive and unbox your machine. Follow on to the Unboxing and Initial Setup Guide.
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