Once you have pumped material through an MDM, you must continue to use that material type in the MDM. This is because the hose that routes material through to the resin tray will always have residual material inside. If you attempt to use a different material in that MDM, the material type in the tubes will mix with the material type in the cartridge, rendering the new material an ineffective mixture.
It is possible to change the material used in an MDM by switching out all components with residual material inside. The following procedure describes how to do this.
Order Replacement Equipment
Before performing this procedure, you must order the Material Changeover Kit from 3D Systems or your authorized Reseller. The changeover kit is five parts connected together:
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Material Changeover Procedure
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CAUTION: RESIN SPILLS POSSIBLE. WEAR 100% NITRILE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION THROUGHOUT THIS PROCEDURE. |
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You have successfully switched materials on a Printer! If you experience any issues with your new material, please contact 3D Systems Service. |