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Glosario del producto (Fuse Sift)

Glosario del producto (Fuse Sift)

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Visita la página de asistencia de la Fuse Recorrido interactivo de la Sift para ver en 3D muchos de los componentes que detallamos a continuación.

Espacio de trabajo y componentes externos

ItemDescriptionImage
HoodPrevents powder and debris from leaving the Fuse Sift’s workspace.
Control panelA touchscreen and physical control panel for interfacing with the Fuse Sift.
VacuumThe vacuum hose and power cord plug into ports on the side of the Fuse Sift, allowing the vacuum to be controlled via the Fuse Sift's touchscreen or control panel.
Vacuum hoseConnected to the external vacuum for cleaning the Fuse 1 and Fuse Sift after use.
Tool shelfStorage for break-out tools and brushes.
Parts basketStorage container for extracted parts while processing a cake.
VentA fan pulls dispersed powder into a filter, preventing plumes from leaving the workspace.
LightThe light illuminates the workspace while extracting and cleaning printed parts.
SifterThe sifter agitates and breaks up clumps of unsintered powder from previous prints before it is recaptured for reuse.
Surface grateProtective grate covering the sifter.Surface grate
Powder catchRemovable tray for catching loose powder.Powder catch
MixerThe mixer spins a filled powder cartridge to ensure a homogeneous distribution of fresh and used powder.

Cámara de impresión

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Build chamberAn interchangeable component of the Fuse 1 that contains the print bed, heaters and temperature sensors, and encapsulates the sintered parts and loose powder from a print. The accompanying plug allows the Fuse 1 and Fuse Sift to monitor the build chamber, and differentiate one build chamber from another.
Build chamber enclosureArea for housing the build chamber with prints ready to be ejected. Build chamber enclosure
Build chamber portAccess port for the cooled powder cake to enter the workspace.Build chamber port
Build chamber latchSecures the build chamber.Build chamber latch
Build chamber socketConnects the build chamber’s plug.Build chamber socket

Manipulación del polvo

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SifterThe sifter agitates and breaks up clumps of unsintered powder from previous prints before it is recaptured for reuse.
Surface grateProtective grate covering the sifter.Surface grate
Sifter meshThe sifter mesh filters reusable powder from unusable powder.Sifter mesh
Fresh powder hopperThe fresh powder hopper holds unused powder for dispensing into a powder cartridge.
Used powder hopperThe used powder hopper holds recaptured powder for dispensing into a powder cartridge.
Fresh powder hopper lidAccess point for filling the fresh powder hopper.Fresh powder hopper lid
Doser assemblyThe doser assembly dispenses fresh and used powder into a powder cartridge in a ratio matching the selected refresh rate.Doser assembly
Cartridge drawerHolds the powder cartridge while it is being filled with powder. Weight sensors in the cartridge drawer ensure that the cartridge is filled properly.

Placa base y sistemas electrónicos

ItemDescriptionImage
MotherboardThe main circuitry through which all systems in the machine communicate.
Power supplyThe Fuse Sift requires a 230 VAC (50 Hz), 7.5 A power supply (EU) or 120 VAC (60 Hz), 15 A power supply (US) for nominal operation.Power supply
Wi-Fi antennaThe Wi-Fi antenna enables the Fuse Sift's wireless connectivity. The antenna is connected to the machine's motherboard.Wi-Fi antenna
Ethernet and USB portsThe Fuse Sift can connect to a network via Ethernet or to a computer via USB. These ports are connected to the motherboard and can be accessed from the back of the machine.

Panel de control

ItemDescriptionImage
TouchscreenInteractive touchscreen for controlling subsystems and settings of the Fuse Sift.
Physical controls
  • Bed chamber controls: physical control for raising and lowering the print bed into and out of the workspace
  • Sift button: physical control for starting and stopping the sifter
  • Vac button: physical control for turning on and off the workspace light and vent
  • Vacuum button: physical control for turning on and off the auxiliary vacuum

Cartucho de polvo

ElementoDescripciónImagen
Cartucho de polvoEl recipiente en el que se mezcla el polvo de SLS y se transporta desde la Fuse Sift hasta la tolva de la impresora.Powder cartridge
Alas del cartuchoDos brackets para bloquear el cartucho en el mezclador.Cartridge wings
Válvula del cartuchoLa abertura principal para llenar y depositar el polvo.Cartridge valve
Cuchilla de la válvulaSe utiliza para cerrar y abrir la válvula del cartucho.Valve knife
AsasPara sujetar y levantar el cartucho.Handles

Mezclador

ElementoDescripciónImagen
Plataforma giratoria del mezcladorLa cara exterior del mezclador que gira con el cartucho.Mixer turntable
Pestañas de bloqueoDos pestañas con muelle para fijar el cartucho en el mezclador.Locking tabs
Acopladores de las aletas del cartuchoDos soportes que guían las aletas del cartucho hasta su posición. Cartridge wing couplers