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What should I use to clean my Fomlabs SLS system? (Fuse 1, Fuse Sift, Fuse Blast)
What should I use to clean my Fomlabs SLS system? (Fuse 1, Fuse Sift, Fuse Blast)
Keep the Fuse ecosystem clean to ensure maximum functionality throughout the lifetime of the machine. Clean the Fuse 1, Fuse Sift, and Fuse Blast components with the appropriate tools and solvents, depending on what the component is made of.
Fuse 1
| Tool or SOLVENT | Use it for | Do not use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Alconox Distilled water Polyester cloth swabs | Optical cassettes | Other optical surfaces Quartz heaters Sensors |
| Compressed air Gas duster | Air filters Hard-to-reach areas Exhaust fan Exhaust lines Outer surfaces | Build chamber Optical surfaces Print enclosure Quartz heaters Sensors |
| Ethanol PEC*PADs | Optical surfaces Quartz heaters Sensors | N/A |
| Non-abrasive microfiber cloth | Outer surfaces Powder hopper | Optical surfaces Quartz heaters Sensors |
| Paper towels | Outer surfaces | Optical surfaces Quartz heaters Sensors |
| Vacuum | Air filters Exhaust fan Exhaust lines Outer surfaces Print enclosure | Optical surfaces Quartz heaters Sensors |
Relevant articles:
Schedule of maintenance (Fuse 1)
Cleaning the Fuse 1's print enclosure
Preparing the Fuse 1's optical cleaning kit
Cleaning the Fuse 1's optical cassette
Cleaning the Fuse 1's air filters
Cleaning the Fuse 1's IR sensor
Cleaning the Fuse 1's IR sensor housing
Cleaning the Fuse 1's upper laser window
Fuse Sift
| Tool or SOLVENT | Use it for | Do not use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Brush | Sifter mesh | Vent filter |
| Non-abrasive microfiber cloth Vacuum | Area surrounding the sifter mesh
Build chamber Build chamber enclosure Fresh powder hopper Outer surfaces Part extraction tools Parts basket Surface grate Tool shelf Used powder hopper Vent filter Walls Workspace | Sifter Mesh |
| Paper towels Water | Outer surfaces Sifter gasket Sifter mesh turnbuckles | Sifter mesh Vent filter Powder hopper Work deck |
Fuse Blast
| Tool or SOLVENT | Use it for | Do not use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton swabs | Ionizer tips Manually cleaning the blast gun | Media filter mesh HEPA filter |
| Antistatic vacuum, founded and bonded (eg, NPFA 652-compliant vacuums) | Media filter mesh HEPA filter Parts catcher | N/A |
| Compressed air | Polishing System water line | Media filter mesh HEPA filter Parts catcher |
| Disposal bag (or 11 L container) | Emptying waste hopper | N/A |