The following equipment is needed to clean parts produced on the printer:
NOTE: Some materials require the use of an ultrasonic cleaner for part cleaning to achieve certification as a medical device for its printed parts. Please read your material's Instructions for Use to determine if you must use ultrasonic methods. |
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always wear 100% NITRILE gloves when cleaning printed parts. |
Please use the chart below for the recommended cleaning method of your printed parts. The solvent choice is specific to the material used to build the part.
Recommended solvents for material spills - For any of the solvents listed below as being used in the 1st part bath, you may also use that solvent to clean material spills.
Material Type | Ultrasonic Cleaning | Manual Cleaning | Max Number of Builds That Can Be Cleaned Before Solvent is Saturated |
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NextDent® Model NextDent® Surgical Guide NextDent® Model 2.0 NextDent® Ortho Rigid |
1st bath - 3 min dirty Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) or Ethanol 2nd bath - 2 min in clean IPA or Ethanol |
manual cleaning not recommended | 10-12 |
FabPro™ Proto GRY |
1st bath - 2 min dirty IPA 2nd bath - 2 min in clean IPA Fresh IPA rinse |
1st bath - 2 min dirty Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 2nd bath - 1 min in clean IPA |
10-12 |
FabPro™ JewelCast GRN | 1st bath - 1 min dirty in IPA 2nd bath - clean IPA dip 30 seconds Fresh IPA dip 30 seconds |
1st bath - 2 min dirty Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 2nd bath - 1 min in clean IPA |
5 |
FabPro™ Tough BLK | 1st bath - 4 min dirty IPA 2nd bath - 3 min in clean IPA Fresh IPA rinse |
1st bath - 3 min dirty Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) 2nd bath - 2 min in clean IPA |
6-8 |
FabPro™ Elastic BLK | 1st bath - 4 min dirty IPA 2nd bath - 4 min in clean IPA Fresh IPA rinse |
1st bath - 4 min dirty IPA 2nd bath - 4 min in clean IPA Fresh IPA rinse |
6-8 |
FabPro™ Flexible BLK | 1st bath - 2.5 min dirty IPA 2nd bath - 2.5 min in clean IPA Fresh IPA rinse |
1st bath - <2.5 min dirty IPA 2nd bath - <2.5 min in clean IPA Fresh IPA rinse |
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NOTE: The recommendation for max number of builds in the chart above is assuming builds of a medium width and height volume. If you have very dense builds with tall parts, the solvent baths may become saturated with a fewer number of builds. Always pay attention to build-surface tackiness and shininess, as this is an indication that uncured liquid material is still on the build. |
NOTE: For the first bath, it is okay to use solvent that has already been used to clean other parts. You may do this until the solvent becomes saturated. Then you must discard the dirty solvent according to all local, state, and federal regulations. |
NOTE: For FabPro branded materials: for the first bath, 3D Systems' EZ Rinse C solvent is also suitably effective. |
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TIP: The clean IPA that becomes saturated according to the number of builds in the chart above should then be used for the first ("dirty") IPA bath until the max number of builds has been reached again. |
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WARNING: EThanol and ipa are FLAMMABLE as both LIQUID AND VAPOR. IPA flash point is 11.7°C (53.1°F). Ethanol flash point is 16.6°C (61.9 °F). KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARK AND OPEN FLAMES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. STORE AT 20-30ºC (68-86°F). |
NOTE: Some materials require that you use an ultrasonic cleaner, rather than manual cleaning methods, to clean printed parts. Please read your material's Instructions for Use to determine if manual cleaning is sufficient. |
The following instructions are recommendations for hand-cleaning parts made with FabPro™ materials. For instructions for NextDent® materials, please see your material's Instructions for Use.
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NOTE: Be sure that you replace the lids on Containers 1 and 2 when they are not in use. |
NOTE: IPA must be disposed of according to all state, local, and federal regulations. |
NOTE: Read all documentation that came with your ultrasonic cleaner for operating and safety instructions. |
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Always wear 100% nitrile gloves whenever handling anY uncured printed part, as well as when handling any solvent used to clean such parts. |
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CAUTION: Ensure that your ultrasonic cleaner is properly rated to use flammable solvents. Failure to do so could present a fire hazard. |
The following instructions are recommendations for using an ultrasonic cleaner to clean parts made with FabPro™ materials. For instructions for NextDent® materials, please see your material's Instructions for Use.
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NOTE: Be sure that you place lids on Containers 1 and 2 when they are not in use. |
NOTE: Solvents must be disposed of according to all state, local, and federal regulations. |