M2 cusing

Software manual
CL WRX Control

Original documentation
Version: 2.0
Software manual CL WRX Control

Other applicable documentation:

This software manual is an integral part of the M2 cusing original operating manual and may only be
handed over in connection with it.

Concept Laser GmbH

An der Zeil 8 96215 Lichtenfels
Tel.: +49 (0) 9571 / 1679-444
Fax: +49 (0) 9571 / 1679-499
E-Mail: info@concept-laser.de
Internet: www.concept-laser.de
Version: 2.0
Edition: 11/2017
© Concept Laser GmbH 2017

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Table of contents

Table of contents
1. General information 1
1.1. Purpose oft he operating manual 1
1.2. Overview of functions 1
1.3. Conventions of presentation and explanation of symbols 1
1.4. Naming conventions 3
1.5. Limitation of liability 7
1.6. Guarantee provision 7
1.7. Copyright protection 8
1.8. Figures and drawings 8

2. General safety instructions 9

2.1. Appropriate use 9
2.2. Requirements placed on the user 9
2.3. Requirements placed on the workplace 9
2.4. System requirements 10
2.5. Installation and administration 10
2.6. Accompanying documentation 10

3. Basic principles 11
3.1. Contents and structure 11
3.2. Help menu 12
3.3. Starting / exiting application 12

4. Parameters 13
4.1. Parameters menu 13
4.2. Build process parameters 14
4.2.1. Changing build process parameters 16
4.2.2. Exporting / importing build process parameters 20
4.3. Material parameters 23
4.3.1. Changing material parameters 25
4.3.2. Exporting / importing material parameters 28
4.4. Part parameters 31
4.4.1. Creating / changing part parameters 33
4.4.2. Exposure parameters 35
4.4.3. Exporting / importing part parameters 41

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5. Build job 44
5.1. Structure of the build job user interface 44
5.2. Build job menu 50
5.3. Creating the build job 50
5.3.1. Creating a new build job 50
5.3.2. Creating the build job from an existing file 51
5.4. Build job management 52
5.4.1. Creating build job records 54
5.5. Build plate 56
5.5.1. Build plate menu 56
5.5.2. Build plate manager 56
5.5.3. Selecting build plate 58
5.6. Reading in and editing parts 59
5.6.1. Edit menu 59
5.6.2. Reading parts 60
5.6.3. Copying parts 62
5.6.4. Renaming parts 63
5.6.5. Deleting parts 63
5.6.6. Reading / deleting support 64
5.6.7. Moving parts 64
5.6.8. Moving build job 67
5.7. Setting view 69
5.8. Time estimation 70
5.9. E-Mail notifications 71
5.9.1. Managing e-mail addresses 73
5.10. Changing language 74

6. Machine operation 75
6.1. Structure of the machine control user interface 76
6.1.1. Machine overview section 77
6.1.2. Machine status section 78
6.1.3. PLC monitor section 80
6.1.4. Build job section 81
6.2. Machine menu 82
6.2.1. Technology module section 83

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6.3. Control menu 84

6.3.1. Build chamber / powder chamber section 85
6.3.2. Coater section 86
6.3.3. Inertisation section 88
6.3.4. Setting up machine 90
6.3.5. Process control section 92
6.3.6. Setting the volume flow 94
6.3.7. Setting powder supply 95
6.4. Build job menu (command bar) 96
6.4.1. Starting at 97
6.4.2. Single layer exposure 98
6.4.3. Continuing build job 100

7. Support and customer service 102

8. List of figures 103

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1. General information
Read the operating manual!
To ensure that the machine is used safely and correctly, the operating manual and all other documents
accompanying the product should be read carefully.

1.1. Purpose oft he operating manual

The M2 cusing Concept Laser software is designed for controlling a LaserCUSING® machine from the M2
cusing series.
Build process parameters, machine parameters and the build job can be edited and controlled using the
machine software.

Note!
Any liability is excluded if the machine software is used in some other way.

This document describes the individual functions of the M2 machine software, as well as how it is to be
used by the operator.
Keep this manual readily available close to the machine at all times!

1.2. Overview of functions

The Concept Laser software provides you with a series of functionalities for the following areas:

 Positioning of the LaserCUSING® parts

 Parameter selection and assignment for the LaserCUSING® process
 Creation and editing of the build job
 Operation of the M2 cusing LaserCUSING® machine.

Their use is described in the following chapters.

1.3. Conventions of presentation and explanation of symbols

The processes and illustrations are examples and may differ from the version installed on your M2
cusing machine – we reserve the right to make changes.
Values entered in the screenshots shown are examples and should not be applied to processes.

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Safety instructions
This manual contains warnings and notices which are needed to ensure that the machine is handled
safely. The safety notices contain information about the danger, the possible consequences and the
emergency response measures.
A distinction is made between the following hazard classes:

Warning!
Warning indicates a dangerous situation which may result in death or serious injury if the warning is
not heeded.
WARNING

Caution!
Caution indicates a dangerous situation which may result in slight to serious injuries if the warning is
not heeded.
CAUTION

Note!
Note refers to information and useful tips.

ORDER!
Order refers to a situation where personal protective equipment is mandatory.

Typographical conventions
The following typographical conventions are used in this operating manual:

 Prompt to perform an action

 Indicates the consequence of an action

1.
Prompt to perform a sequence of actions in a specific order
2.
–, Bullet point

fett Indication of interface elements of the machine software

| Indication of menu entries

kursiv Indication of cross-references

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1.4. Naming conventions

Below you will find the names of the interface elements in the Concept Laser machine software as they
are used in this document.

Interface

Fig. 1-1. Illustration of interface

Example text: "The Machine control interface is opened."

Section

Fig. 1-2. Illustration of section

Example text: “In the View section, you can select view options to be displayed in the Part overview
section.”

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Menu bar

Fig. 1-3. Illustration of menu bar

Example text: “On the menu bar, click Edit | Read part.”

Symbol bar

Fig. 1-4. Illustration of symbol bar

Example text: “On the symbol bar, click the symbol.”

Tab

Fig. 1-5. Illustration of tab

Example text: “Click the Machine control tab.”

Button

Fig. 1-6. Illustration of button

Example text: “Click the Inert gas button.”

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Symbol

Fig. 1-7. Illustration of symbol

Example text: "Click the symbol.”

Selection list

Fig. 1-8. Illustration of selection list

Example text: “Select the required entry from the selection list.”

Selection field

Fig. 1-9. Illustration of selection field

Example text: “Select the required gas in the Inert gas selection field.”

Input field

Fig. 1-10. Illustration of input field

Example text: “Enter the start factor (in %) in the Start factor input field.”

Checkbox

(not checked) (checked)

Fig. 1-11. Illustration of checkbox

Example text: “Check the Remember last assigned checkbox.”

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Option field

Fig. 1-12. Illustration of option field

Example text: “Select the Manually option field.”

Display

Fig. 1-13. Illustration of display

Example text: “The O2 module display shows the content on the residual oxygen in the build module.”

Dialogue window

Fig. 1-14. Illustration of dialogue window

Example text: “The Message dialogue window is opened.”

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1.5. Limitation of liability

All specifications and notes provided in this manual were compiled taking due account of the applicable
standards and regulations, the state of the art and our many years of knowledge and experience.
In the following cases, the manufacturer cannot accept any liability or provide any guarantee for
damage:
– In the event of failure to follow this manual
– In the event of non-designated use of the machine
– In the event of use of non-trained and authorised personnel
– In the event of unauthorised structural modifications
– In the event of technical changes
– In the event of use of non-recommended original spare parts or accessories
– In the event of defective monitoring of parts which are subject to wear and tear
– In the event of incorrect implementation of maintenance and repair work
– In the event of operation of the machine with safety and protective devices which are defective, not
working properly or have not been installed properly
The obligations agreed in the delivery contract, the general terms and conditions of business as well as
the delivery terms and conditions of the manufacturer and the statutory regulations valid at the time
that the contract is concluded apply.

1.6. Guarantee provision

Concept Laser GmbH guarantees that the software will interact properly with the specified system
software. However, this interaction may be impaired if the operator changes the configuration of the
operating system or uses other programs.
If a fault situation occurs after the operator has changed the configuration of the operating system or if
other programs are used in parallel, the onus shall lie with the operator to prove that the fault has been
caused by the Concept Laser GmbH software.
Furthermore, Concept Laser GmbH provides an assurance that the software will work properly with the
devices of other manufacturers if they have been connected to the system during the on-site
integration and the configuration existing at this time has been retained unchanged.
Changes to device settings or devices connected at a later date may cause faults during ongoing
operations. Before the operator makes such changes or instructs somebody else to make them, it must
inform Concept Laser GmbH about them.
If the customer has failed to meet this demand, the provision of the guarantee shall be at the sole
discretion of Concept Laser GmbH.

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1.7. Copyright protection

© Copyright 2017 Concept Laser GmbH
All rights reserved
This documentation contains information which is protected by copyright.
This documentation may not be photocopied, reproduced, translated or digitally stored either in full or
in extracts without the consent of Concept Laser GmbH.
Changes to this documentation or the product described which involve technical advancement are
reserved. This documentation describes the condition of the product at the time of publication and may
not necessarily match future versions of the product.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered names of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and
other countries.
Licensed material – property of IBM. L-GHUS-5RWNPF
©Copyright IBM Corporation 1985, 2004. All rights reserved. IBM, the IBM logo, Lotus and Domino are
trademarks of the IBM Corporation in certain countries.
Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. in certain countries. All
other trademarks are trademarks belonging to the respective companies.

1.8. Figures and drawings

Figures and drawings serve a general illustrative purpose.
Possible functions and representations may differ from the machine supplied. The dimensions specified
are non-binding.

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2. General safety instructions

This section summarises the most important aspects of safety for protecting people, as well as for safe
and trouble-free operation.

All operators are obliged to read these safety instructions and to follow them at all times!

2.1. Appropriate use

The Concept Laser machine software for the M2 cusing machine is used for:
 positioning the LaserCUSING® parts
 selecting and assigning parameters
 operating the M2 cusing LaserCUSING® machine

The Concept Laser machine software enables the operator to control the M2 cusing LaserCUSING®
machine.
The software runs on the machine PCs of the machine and must be started after the machine has been
switched on.
This software reference is intended for the operator and user of the M2 cusing machine. It can also be
used as a basis for training the corresponding personnel.

2.2. Requirements placed on the user

The operating personnel must be at least 18 years of age and have a good knowledge of the operating
language.
Only people who have read and understood this manual may use the Concept Laser software. The
operator is urged to get users to confirm in writing that they are aware of the content of this operating
manual.
The user has taken part in a training course provided by the manufacturer Concept Laser GmbH and
completed it in full.

2.3. Requirements placed on the workplace

The correct and proper installation of the LaserCUSING® machine is a prerequisite.
Environmental influences such as voltage fluctuations, temperatures or atmospheric moisture levels
which are too high or too low may not have any influence on the Concept Laser software, but they can
result in malfunctions with the hardware.
All Concept Laser computers and all connected equipment should therefore be installed in suitable
premises with suitable connections (e.g. mains power, IT network) in accordance with the specifications
of the respective operating manuals.

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2.4. System requirements

Your system should fulfil all the system requirements listed in the following:
– Microsoft Windows® 7 is used as the operating system.
– Java Script must be activated.
– Pop-up windows must be enabled.

2.5. Installation and administration

When the M2 cusing LaserCUSING® machine is delivered, the software is installed and set up on the
machine PCs of the machine.
Changes to the installation and administrative tasks may only be made by the manufacturer Concept
Laser GmbH.
Updates are made exclusively by the manufacturer.

2.6. Accompanying documentation

Alongside this document, the following other accompanying documents are relevant to the work carried
out on the LaserCUSING® machine:
– M2 cusing original operating manual
This document describes how to operate the LaserCUSING® machine.
– Depending on the equipment: Operating manual for integrated QM modules
This document describes how to operate the integrated QM modules.

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3. Basic principles
In this chapter you can read about the structure and basic operating options of the Concept Laser
software.
This documentation describes how to operate the Concept Laser machine software, for operating the
M2 cusing LaserCUSING® machine. This comprises build job preparation and implementation as well as
manual operation of the machine.
.

3.1. Contents and structure

This documentation is divided up, in line with the interfaces and the associated operating options, into
three chapters: Parameters, Build job and Machine operation.
Parameters
The parameters chapter deals with the three groups of parameters - build process parameters, part
parameters and material parameters. As well as describing these parameters, this includes how to edit
and create new parameters.
Build job
The build job chapter describes how to prepare build jobs. This includes creating new build jobs,
managing and editing build jobs in the machine software. This comprises reading in and positioning the
parts as well as parameter selection and assignment for the respective parts and the build process as a
whole.
Machine operation
The Machine operation chapter describes the basic functions for controlling the M2 cusing
LaserCUSING® machine. Furthermore, this chapter comprises implementation and monitoring of the
build job.

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3.2. Help menu

The version of the M2 cusing machine installed can be seen in the Help menu.

 Click the Info menu on the menu bar.

 The pulldown menu opens up.
 Click the command About Concept Laser…

Fig. 3-1. Help menu

3.3. Starting / exiting application

The machine PC is started automatically when the LaserCUSING® machine is switched on. Wait until
the machine PC has booted up and the interface of the Microsoft Windows® operating system is
displayed on the screen.
Starting
 If necessary, log in on the machine PC with your Microsoft Windows® user name and password.
 Double-click the icon Concept Laser software and start the machine software.
 The start window for the Concept Laser software opens up.

Fig. 3-2. Concept Laser software start window

Exiting
 Click the symbol on the title bar.
 Alternatively, select in the menu "Build job" │ "Exit Concept Laser".
 The machine software is exited and closed.

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4. Parameters
Danger of injury and material damage from incorrect parameters!
If the wrong parameters are assigned or set for a LaserCUSING® process, this may result in physical
injury and damage to the machine or the part.
CAUTION  Changes to parameters may only be made by qualified and instructed experts.
 If you have any questions or are unsure of anything, contact the manufacturer Concept Laser
GmbH.

The parameters that are important for the LaserCUSING® process are divided up into three groups of
parameters.
Build process
parameters: Build process parameters represent the general conditions for the
LaserCUSING® process of a build job. These parameters override the
individual parts and must therefore always be assigned to a build job.
They include specifications for the ventilator and the rate of layer application
during the build process.
In some cases, build process parameters may also be corrected or amended
during an ongoing build process, in the Machine operation window.
Material parameters: Material parameters are material-dependent specifications relating to the
LaserCUSING® process for a build job.
These specifications relate to the powder dosage during the layer application
and the residual oxygen content.
In some cases, material parameters may also be corrected or amended during
an ongoing build process, in the Machine operation window.
Part parameters: Part parameters are settings which are required for the build process of an
individual part. These parameters are dependent on the individual part and
can be individually assigned and adjusted for each part in a build job
This specification relates primarily to all exposure parameters.
No changes can be made to the part parameters during a build process.

The following chapter will explain the importance of the individual parameters and how to edit them for
each parameter group.

4.1. Parameters menu

 Click the Parameter menu on the menu bar.
 The pull down menu with the parameter groups to be edited is opened.

Fig. 4-1. Parameters menu

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4.2. Build process parameters

The Build process parameter management window displays all the build process parameters which
have been saved.
 Click the Parameters | Build process parameters command on the menu bar.
 The Build process parameter management window opens.

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Fig. 4-2. Build process parameter management window

No Name Function

1 List section List of all saved build process parameters.

If a parameter is defined as default, it is highlighted in bold and is
listed in the first line.
! Note: If a new build job is created, the build parameter, which
has been saved as default, will be automatically
assigned.

2 Copy button Clicking the Copy button allows a selected build process parameter
to be copied from the list.
(see section 4.2.1 Changing build process parameters)

3 New button Clicking the New button allows a new build process parameter to
be created.
(see section 4.2.1 Changing build process parameters)

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4 Edit button Clicking the Edit button allows a selected build process parameter
from the list to be edited.
(see section 4.2.1 Changing build process parameters)

5 Delete button Clicking the Delete button allows a selected process parameter to
be deleted from the list.
The deletion process must be confirmed once again in a dialogue
window.
Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion process. Click the No
button to cancel the deletion process.

6 Export button Clicking the Export button allows selected build process
parameters to be exported from the list.
(see section 4.2.2 Exporting / importing build process parameters)

7 Import button Clicking the Import button allows build process parameters to be
imported into the list.
(see section 4.2.2 Exporting / importing build process parameters)

8 Close button If you click the Close button, the Build process parameter
management window is closed.

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4.2.1. Changing build process parameters

The Process parameter window is opened whenever from the List section of the Build process
parameter management window:
– a new build process parameter is to be created via the New button.
– a selected build process parameter is to be duplicated via the Copy button.
– a selected build process parameter is to be edited via the Edit button.
– a selected build process parameter is to be edited by double-clicking the name.
 Click in the Build process parameter management window on one of the buttons listed above.
 The Process parameter window is opened

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Fig. 4-3. Process parameter window

No Name Function

Name input field Give the build process parameter a name in the Name input field.
The name assigned here is displayed in the List section of the build
process parameter management screen.
! Note: Names can be assigned several times. This may create
confusion. Make sure that you only use names once.

Default checkbox Check the Default checkbox and this build process parameter is
defined as default.
If another build process parameter was previously defined as
default, this is automatically reset after saving.

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1 Coater speed values In the Coater speed values section the general conditions during
section the application of powder are defined.

- Before and after Enter in the Before and after exposure surface area input field
exposure surface area the speed of the coater during the powder application before and
input field after the exposure surface area..

- Over exposure surface Enter in the Over the exposure surface area input field the speed
area input field of the coater during the powder application over the exposure
surface area.

- Empty run input field Enter in the Empty run input field the speed of the coater on the
return run.

Note on the coater speed!

The speed of the coater for the Before and after the exposure surface area, Over the exposure
surface area and Empty run input fields can also be changed during a build process.
- Lower build plate by Enter in the Lower build plate by input field the amount by which
input field the build chamber platform should be lowered during the return run
of the coater.

- Lower powder plate by Enter in the Lower powder plate by input field the amount by
input field which the powder chamber platform should be lowered during the
return run of the coater.

- Security distance input Specify in the Security distance input field the distance to the part
field at which the coater begins or stops its slow run.

2.1 2.2
Fig. 4-4. Process parameters of the ventilator section window

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2 Ventilator section In the Ventilator section the volume flow for the extraction is
defined.

- Ventilator rotation Enter in the Ventilator rotation speed input field the ventilator
speed input field speed in %.
 The ventilator rotation speed can also be changed during an
ongoing build process in the machine operation interface. This
changed value is not saved in the build process parameter.

Note on ventilator rotation speed!

The ventilator rotation speed can be also changed in the machine control during an ongoing build
process.
- Filter cleaning selection In the Filter cleaning selection field select a possible alternative for
field cleaning the filter module during an automatic build process.

No filter cleaning section No automatic filter cleaning carried out.

2.1 Time-controlled section If in the Filter cleaning selection field time-controlled is selected,
the section for the time-controlled filter cleaning opens up.

In the Number of filter cleanings input field enter the number of

- Number of filter
filter cleanings that should be carried out when cleaning the filter
cleanings input field
module.

In the Interval input field enter the gap between the time-
- Interval input field
controlled filter cleanings in min.

- Filter cleanings at the Check the Filter cleanings at the end of the build job checkbox
end of the build job and the filter module will be additionally cleaned at the end of the
checkbox build process.

- Number of layer
Enter the number of layer applications that should be performed
applications after the
after carrying out a filter cleaning.
filter cleaning input field

Enter the percentage by which the dose factor should be increased

- Increase the dose factor for the direct layer applications after the filter cleaning.
by input field The dose factor is reset back to the original value for the rest of the
build process.

2.2 At end of build job section A filter cleaning is automatically carried out after the end of the
build job.

In the Number of filter cleanings input field enter the number of

- Number of filter
filter cleanings that should be carried out when cleaning the filter
cleanings input field
module.

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3 Refresh button This button is only active if an existing build process parameter that
is assigned to the open build job has since been changed.
The changed parameters are applied by clicking the Refresh button.

4 OK button When you click the OK button, the parameter settings are saved
and the Process parameters window is closed.

5 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the changed parameter settings
are discarded and the Process parameters window is closed.

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4.2.2. Exporting / importing build process parameters

Saved build process parameters are stored in a database on the machine PC. Build process parameters
can be exported from this database in binary files ending .procpar or be imported into the database.
Please note that the presented graphics may vary from the actual display. The display depends on the
operating system installed and the configurations made.

Exporting build process parameters

 In the Build process parameter window select the build process parameters that you would like
to export.
 Several build process parameters can be exported into a binary file. To do this, hold down the shift
key to select several build process parameters for export.
 Click in the Build process parameter window the Export button.
 The Save As dialogue window is opened.

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Fig. 4-5. Save as dialogue window

No Name Function

1 Navigation section In the Navigation section the folders of the machine PC are
displayed in a hierarchical structure.

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2 Folder content section In the Folder content section the content of a folder selected in
the Navigation section is displayed.

- File name input field Give the binary file a name in the File name input field.
! Note: The file name does not have to be identical to the
name of the build process parameter.

- File type input field The file type of the binary file is automatically assigned.

3 Hide folders button The Navigation section can be hidden using this button.

4 Save button When you click the Save button, the binary file with the chosen
build process parameters is saved and the Save As window is
closed.

5 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, all settings are discarded and
the Save As window is closed.

Importing build process parameters

 Click in the Build process parameter window the Import button.
 The Open dialogue window is opened.

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Fig. 4-6. Open dialogue window

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1 Navigation section In the Navigation section the folders of the machine PC are
displayed in a hierarchical structure.

2 Folder content section In the Folder content section the content of a folder selected in
the Navigation section is displayed.
 In the Folder content section select the binary file for import.
 The selected file is displayed in the File name input field.

- File name input field Give the binary file for import a name in the File name input field.
! Note: The file name does not have to be identical to the name
of the build process parameter.

3 Format selection field In the Format selection field the display in the Folder content
section can be restricted to the file format .procpar.

4 Open button When you click the Open button, the selected binary file with the
build process parameters is imported and the Open window is
closed.
 The imported build process parameters are displayed in the
List section of the Build process parameter window.
 The import time is displayed in the Last modification column.

5 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, all of the settings are discarded
and the Open window is closed.

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4.3. Material parameters

Note on setting the material parameters!

The material parameters assigned to a build job cannot be modified during an ongoing build process on
the Machine operation interface.
As soon as the “Remember last assigned“ checkbox has been checked, the material parameter is
selected as "Default".(6.1.2 Machine status section)

All saved material parameters are displayed in the Material parameter management window.
 On the menu bar, click the command Parameters | Material parameters.
 The Material parameter management window is opened.

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Fig. 4-7. Material parameter management window

No Name Function

1 List section List of all saved material parameters with information on:
- Name: Name of the material parameters
- Inert gas: Name of the chosen inert gas
- Reactive: Material parameters that are marked in the Reactive
column were created for reactive powders.

2 Copy button Clicking the Copy button allows a selected material parameter to
be copied from the list.
(see section 4.3.1 Changing material parameters)

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3 New button Clicking the New button allows a new material parameter to be
created.
(see section 4.3.1 Changing material parameters)
4 Edit button Clicking the Edit button allows a selected material parameter from
the list to be edited.
(see section 4.3.1 Changing material parameters)

5 Delete button Clicking the Delete button allows a selected material parameter to
be deleted from the list.
The deletion process must be confirmed once again in a dialogue
window.
Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion process. Click the No
button to cancel the deletion process
6 Assign button This button is active only when the machine control is open.
Clicking the Assign button allows a material parameter selected from
the list to be assigned.
7 Import button Clicking the Import button allows material parameters to be
imported into the list
(see section 4.3.2 Exporting / importing material parameters)
8 Export button Clicking the Export button allows selected material parameters to
be exported from the list.
(see section 4.3.2 Exporting / importing material parameters)

9 Close button If you click the Close button, the Material parameter
management window is closed.

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4.3.1. Changing material parameters

The Material window is opened whenever from the List section of the Material parameter
management window:
– a new material parameter is to be created via the New button.
– a selected material parameter is to be duplicated via the Copy button.
– a selected material parameter is to be edited via the Edit button.
– a material parameter is to be edited by double-clicking.

 Click in the Material parameter management window one of the buttons listed above.
 The Material window is opened.

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Fig. 4-8. Material window

No Name Function

Name input field Give the material parameter a name in the Name input field. The
name assigned here is displayed in the List section of the material
parameter management screen.
! Note: Names can be assigned several times. This may create
confusion. Make sure that you only use names once.

1 Powder section In the Powder section the general conditions during the application
of powder are defined.

- Dose factor input field In the Dose factor input field specify the percentage factor for the
powder delivery during the layer application.
A dose factor of 100% means that, with a layer application, the
powder chamber platform is raised by the same volume by which
the build chamber platform is lowered.

Note on the dose factor!

The specified dose factor should be at least 140%. This means the powder chamber platform is raised to
a greater extent than the build chamber platform is lowered.
This powder excess is required in order to compensate for losses during the powder application.
Furthermore, the volume of the powder reduces in the build chamber during the LaserCUSING® process
as the density of the powder is increased by the melting process. These additional "empty spaces" must
also be refilled with powder.

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- Start layers input field In the Start layers input field enter the number of start layers that
use the start factor for the powder supply.

- Start factor input field In the Start factor input field enter the percentage factor for the
powder supply during the start layers.

- Reactive checkbox Check the Reactive checkbox if reactive metal powder is being
used.
! Note: If the material is defined as reactive, the inert gas supply
remains switched on even after the end of the build job

2 Gas section In the Gas section the inert gas supply to the process station and
the handling station, in relation to the residual oxygen content, is
controlled.

- Switch on at In the Switch on at input field enter the limit values for full opening
input field of the inert gas valves.
- If the oxygen limit value which is entered is reached or the value
falls below this, the status of O2 module, O2 process chamber in
the Machine operation interface changes to green.
- Process station: The build process only starts when the values fall
below the residual oxygen content entered here.
- Handling station: When it has fallen below this value, the left
sliding door of the machine can be opened.

- Switch off at In the Switch off at input field enter the limit value for regulating
input field the inert gas valves down to the minimum value.
If the oxygen content approaches the specified limit value, the inert
gas supply is reduced to the minimum which is set

- Interrupt at In the Interruption at input field enter the limit value for aborting
input field an ongoing build process.
- If the oxygen limit value which is entered is reached or exceeded,
the status of O2 module and O2 process chamber in the
Machine operation interface changes to red and the ongoing
build process is interrupted.

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Note on the status message for O2 module and O2 process chamber!

On the machine operation interface the residual oxygen values in the process station reached are
displayed with a status message.
dark green = The residual oxygen content is below the value entered in the input field
Switch off at.
light green = The residual oxygen content is between the values in the input fields
Switch off at and Switch on at.
yellow = The residual oxygen content is between the values in the input fields r
Switch on at und Interrupt at.
red = The residual oxygen content is above the value entered in the input field
Interrupt at.

Danger from using the wrong inert gas!

If titanium is used as a metal powder for the LaserCUSING® process, never use nitrogen as the inert gas!
 For titanium powder, only use argon as the inert gas.
CAUTION
 Before flooding the machine, check that the heck that the stopcock for nitrogen is closed and the
valve audibly engages.

- Inert gas selection field In the Inert gas selection field select the inert gas to be applied in
the process.

3 OK button When you click the OK button, the parameter settings are saved
and the Material parameters window is closed

4 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the changed parameter settings
are discarded and the Material parameters window is closed.

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4.3.2. Exporting / importing material parameters

Saved material parameters are stored in a database on the machine PC.
Material parameters can be exported from this database in binary files ending .matpar or be imported
into the database.

Please note that the presented graphics may vary from the actual display. The display depends on the
operating system installed and the configurations made.

Exporting material parameters

 In the Material parameter window select the material parameters that you would like to export.
 Several material parameters can be exported into a binary file. To do this, hold down the Ctrl key to
select several material parameters for export.
 Click in the Material parameter window the Export button.
 The Save As dialogue window is opened.

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Fig. 4-9. Save as dialogue window

No Name Function

1 Navigation section In the Navigation section the folders of the machine PC are
displayed in a hierarchical structure.

2 Folder content section In the Folder content section the content of a folder selected in
the Navigation section is displayed.

- File name input field Give the binary file a name in the File name input field.
! Note: The file name does not have to be identical to the
name of the material parameter.

- Save as type input field The file type of the binary file is automatically assigned.

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3 Hide folders button The Navigation section can be hidden using this button.

4 Save button When you click the Save button, the binary file with the chosen
material parameters is saved and the Save As window is closed.

5 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, all of the settings are discarded
and the Save As window is closed.

Importing material parameters

 Click in the Material parameter window the Import button.
 The Open dialogue window is opened.

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Fig. 4-10. Open dialogue window

No Name Function

1 Navigation section In the Navigation section the folders of the machine PC are
displayed in a hierarchical structure.

2 Folder content section In the Folder content section the content of a folder selected in
the Navigation section is displayed.
 In the Folder content section select the binary file for import.
 The selected file is displayed in the File name input field.

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- File name input field Give the binary file for import a name in the File name input field.
! Note: The file name does not have to be identical to the name
of the material parameter.

3 Format selection field In the Format selection field the display in the Folder content
section can be restricted to the file format .matpar.

4 Open button When you click the Open button, the binary file with the material
parameters is imported and the Open window is closed.
 The imported material parameters are displayed in the List
section of the Material parameters window.

5 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, all of the settings are discarded
and the Open window is closed

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4.4. Part parameters

All saved part parameters are displayed in the Part parameters window.

 On the menu bar, click the command Parameters | Part parameters.

 The Part parameters window is opened.

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Fig. 4-11. Part parameters window

No Name Function

1 List section List of all saved part parameters.

If a parameter is defined as default, it is highlighted in bold and is
listed in the first line.
! Note: If a new build job is created, the build parameter, which has
been saved as default, will be automatically assigned.
- : If a part parameter is marked as a Concept Laser part
parameter, this part parameter is validated and
approved by Concept Laser. The part parameter can be
neither viewed, nor edited.
- Name: Name of the parameter specifications
- Comment: variable section for additional information
- Valid until: Period of validity of the parameter

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No Name Function
New button Clicking the New button allows a new part parameter to be created.
(See section 4.4.1 Creating / changing part parameters)

3 Edit button Clicking the Edit button allows a selected part parameter from the
list to be edited.
(See section 4.4.1 Creating / changing part parameters)

4 Copy button Clicking the Copy button allows a selected part parameter from the
list to be copied.
(See section 4.4.1 Creating / changing part parameters)

5 Delete button Clicking the Delete button allows a selected part parameter to be
deleted from the list.
The deletion process must be confirmed once again in a dialogue
window.
Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion process. Click the No
button to cancel the deletion process..

6 Export button Clicking the Export button allows selected part parameters to be
exported from the list.
(See section 4.4.3 Exporting / importing part parameters)

7 Import button Clicking on the Import button allows part parameters to be

imported into the list.
(See section 4.4.3 Exporting / importing part parameters)

8 Close button If you click the Close button, the Part parameters window is
closed.

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4.4.1. Creating / changing part parameters

The Parameter window is opened whenever from the List section of the Part parameters window:
– a new part parameter is to be created via the New button.
– a selected part parameter is to be edited via the Edit button.
– a selected part parameter is to be copied via the Copy button.
– a selected part parameter is to be edited by double-clicking the name.

 Click in the Part parameters window one of the buttons listed above.
 The Part parameters window is opened.
1

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Fig. 4-12. Part parameters window

No Name Function

1 Name input field Give the part parameter a name in the Name input field. The name
assigned here is displayed in the List section of the part parameters
window.
! Note: Names can be assigned only once.

2 Default checkbox Check the Default checkbox and this part parameter is defined as
default.
If another part parameter has been previously defined as default,
this is automatically reset after saving.

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No Name Function

3 Exposure elements The Exposure elements section is where a part’s laser-dependent

section exposure parameters are assigned to it.
The exposure sequence of the parts corresponds to the sequence of
the exposure elements in the list.
! Note: All listed exposure elements are exposed as soon as they
are assigned to a part. This also applies to elements
created multiple times.
(See section 4.4.2 Exposure parameters)

- Symbol When you click the symbol, a marked exposure parameter is

moved one level higher in the list sequence.

- Symbol When you click the symbol, a marked exposure parameter is

moved one level lower in the list sequence.

- Add element button When you click the Add element button, a new exposure element
can be created.
(See section 4.4.2 Exposure parameters)

- Edit button Clicking the Edit button allows a selected exposure element from
the list to be edited.
(See section 4.4.2 Exposure parameters)

- Remove button Clicking on the Remove button allows a selected exposure element
to be deleted from the list.
! Note: The selected exposure element is deleted without any
further prompt.

4 Save button The parameter settings are saved by clicking the Save button.

5 Close button If you click the Close button, the Parameter window is closed.

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4.4.2. Exposure parameters

Danger of injury and material damage from incorrect parameters!
If the wrong parameters are assigned or set for a LaserCUSING® process, this may result in physical
injury and damage to the machine or the part.
CAUTION  Changes to parameters may only be made by qualified and instructed experts.
 If you have any questions or are unsure of anything, contact the manufacturer Concept Laser
GmbH.

Exposure parameters are laser-dependent settings of the LaserCUSING® process. They are independent
of the build job and are individually assigned to each part.
A distinction is made between two types of exposure elements, the surface area and the contour
element.
The part format is important for application of the exposure elements.
CLS exposure elements are assigned only to .cls part files. Vice versa, CLI exposure elements are
assigned only to .cli part files.

Surface area element

The Surface area parameters window is opened whenever from the Exposure elements section of
the Part parameters window:
– a new surface area element is to be created via the Add element button.
– a selected surface area element is to be edited via the Edit button.
– a selected surface area element is to be edited by double-clicking the name.

Fig. 4-13. Add exposure element window

 Click in the Part parameters window the Add element button.

 The Add exposure element window is opened.
 Select a surface area parameter in the Element type selection field.

Note on surface area element!

The following exposure elements are handle das surface area elements:
- Bas. surface area
- Bas. Volume support surface area

 Click the OK button and confirm the selection.

 The Surface areas parameters window is opened.

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Fig. 4-14. Surface areas parameters (advanced) window

No Name Function
1 Laser parameters section The Laser parameters section is where the following settings are
made:
– Laser power
– Laser speed and
- Focus move.

Note on the laser power!

The power entered in the Power input field corresponds to the laser power at the build area.
The output power of the laser is reduced by losses on the lenses in the LaserCUSING® machine. The
maximum laser power at the build area is thus less than the maximum output power of the laser.
If an excessively high value is entered in the Power input field, it appears red and is not accepted by the
software.

Note on applying the focus move!

The focus move can be utilised to ensure the consistent quality of the parts when different metal
powders with extremely different material parameters are used.

- Power input field In the Power input field enter the laser power for the exposure.
The laser power can be chosen to be from 10% - 100%, measured
against the maximum laser power.

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- Speed input field In the Speed input field enter the scan speed of the laser paths.

- Focus move input field In the Focus move input field enter the distance by which the build
plate should be moved during exposure, measured against the
standard "0" position.
- If the value is negative, the build plate is raised.
- If the value is positive, the build plate is lowered.

2 Advanced laser If the Advanced checkbox is ticked, then Advanced laser

parameters area parameters area is displayed.
Settings for synchronising the laser with the scanner mirror
movement can be made in this area.
! Note: This area is very sensitive.
Only trained experts should be permitted to make any
changes in this menu.

- Advanced checkbox Check the Advanced checkbox to have the advanced menu for the
surface area parameters displayed.

3 Exposure pattern section An exposure pattern is assigned to the surface area in the
Exposure pattern section. The distribution of the laser paths is
defined by a selected exposure pattern.
 Select an exposure pattern by clicking the respective option
field.
 The selected option field is marked with an orange point.

If you select the Continuous exposure option field, the exposure

- Continuous exposure
will be continuous, which means that it is carried out without any
option field
interruption.

If you select the Island exposure option field, the exposure surface
areas will be divided into islands that are exposed in a defined
- Island exposure option order.
field
 The checkbox for the exposure sequence of the islands is
checked.

- Rotate island checkbox If you check the Rotate island checkbox, the exposure direction of
every second island will be changed by 90°.

- Alternating exposure If you check the Alternating exposure checkbox, the exposure
checkbox process will be carried out with the direction change. This means
that the exposure direction of overlaying islands will be changed by
90.

- Bidirectional exposure If you check the Bidirectional exposure checkbox, the exposure
checkbox vectors will be exposed bidirectionally.
 The Meander exposure checkbox is checked and und
selectable.

If you check the Meander exposure checkbox with bidirectional

- Meander exposure
exposure selected, two adjacent exposure vectors will be
checkbox
connected.

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Nr. Name Function

4 Distances section The values do not influence the settings on the laser system. If
changes are made, only the vector distances are recalculated.

- Trace width input field Assumed width of a melt trace.

! Note: The estimated trace width of the laser beam is dependent
on the power and the speed of the laser, and the powder
used.
 Enter the values for the trace width in mm in the input fields.

- A1 input field Spacing between the scan vectors in the island.

- A2 input field Overlap of the scan vectors between the islands at the start and
end of the vectors.

- A3 input field Overlap of the scan vectors between the islands at the sides of the
vectors.

5 OK button When you click the OK button, the parameter settings are saved
and the Plane parameters window is closed.

6 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the changed parameter settings
are discarded and the Surface areas parameters window is
closed.

Contour element
The Add exposure element window is always opened when the following contours from the Exposure
element section of the Part parameters window must be created/edited:
– a new contour element must be created via the Add element button.
– a selected contour element must be edited via the Edit button.
– a selected contour element must be edited by double-clicking the name.

 Click in the Part parameters window the Add element button.

 The Add exposure element window is opened.
 Select a contour parameter in the Element type selection field.
 The window is expanded for editing.

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Fig. 4-15. Add exposure contour element (advanced) window

No Name Function

1 Element type selection Select the appropriate entry in the Element type selection field. A
field distinction is made between the following contour elements:
- Bas. inner contour
- Bas. outer contur
- Bas. inner contour of volume support
- Bas. outer contour of volume support
- Lattice support
- Vector structure
- CLI exposure elements

2 Laser parameters section The Laser parameters section is where the following settings are
made:
– Laser power
– Spot size and
– Laser speed

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Note on the laser power!

The power entered in the Power input field corresponds to the laser power at the build area.
The output power of the laser is reduced by losses on the lenses in the LaserCUSING® machine. The
maximum laser power at the build area is thus less than the maximum output power of the laser.
If an excessively high value is entered in the Power input field, it appears red and is not accepted by the
software.

Note on applying the spot size!

The spot size can be utilised to ensure the consistent quality of the parts when different metal powders
with extremely different material parameters are used

- Power input field In the Power input field enter the laser power for the exposure. The
laser power can be selected to be from 10% - 100%, measured
against the maximum laser power.

- Spot size input field Enter the focus diameter in the Spot size input field. Values in the
range between 50µm and 500µm are possible.

- Speed input field In the Speed input field enter the exposure speed of the laser
beam.

3 Laser parameters If the More checkbox is checked, the Laser parameters (advanced)
(advanced) section section is displayed.
In this section, settings for synchronising the laser with the scan
head mirror movement are made.
! Note: This section is very sensitive.
Only qualified specialist personnel are permitted to make
changes in this menu.

4 Advanced checkbox Check the Advanced checkbox and the advanced menu for the
surface area parameters is displayed.

5 OK button When you click the OK button, the parameter settings are saved
and the Add exposure element window is closed.

6 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the changed parameter settings
are discarded and the Add exposure element window is closed.

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4.4.3. Exporting / importing part parameters

Saved part parameters are stored in a database on the machine PC.
Part parameters can be exported from this database in binary files ending .par or be imported into the
database.

Please note that the presented graphics may vary from the actual display. The display depends on the
operating system installed and the configurations made.

Exporting part parameters

 In the Part parameters window select the part parameters that you would like to export.
 Several part parameters can be exported into a binary file. To do this, hold down the shift key to
select several part parameters for export.
 Click in the Part parameters window the Export button
 The Save As dialogue window is opened.

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Fig. 4-16. Save As dialogue window

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No Name Function

1 Navigation section In the Navigation section the folders of the machine PC are
displayed in a hierarchical structure.

2 Folder content section In the Folder content section the content of a folder selected in
the Navigation section is displayed.

- File name input field Give the binary file a name in the File name input field.
! Note: The file name does not have to be identical to the
name of the part parameter.

- Save as type input field The file type of the binary file is automatically assigned.

3 Hide folders button The Navigation and Folder content sections can be hidden using
this button.

4 Save button When you click the Save button, the binary file with the chosen part
parameters is saved and the Save As window is closed.

5 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, all of the settings are discarded
and the Save As window is closed.

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Importing part parameters

 Click in the Part parameters window the Import button.
 The Open dialogue window is opened.

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Fig. 4-17. Open dialogue window

No Name Function

1 Navigation section In the Navigation section the folders of the machine PC are
displayed in a hierarchical structure.

2 Folder content section In the Folder content section the content of a folder selected in
the Navigation section is displayed.
 In the Folder content section select the binary file for import.
 The selected file is displayed in the File name input field.

- File name input field Give the binary file for import a name in the File name input field.
! Note: The file name does not have to be identical to the
name of the part parameter.

3 Format selection field In the Format selection field the display in the Folder content
section can be restricted to the file format .par.

4 Open button When you click the Open button, the binary file with the part
parameters is imported and the Open window is closed.
 The imported part parameters are displayed in the List section
of the Part parameters window.
 The time of import is displayed in the Last modification
column.

5 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, all of the settings are discarded
and the Open window is closed.

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5. Build job
5.1. Structure of the build job user interface

1
2

3
4

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Fig. 5-1. Build job user interface

1 Menu bar
2 Build job name section
3 Part navigation section
4 Zoom section
5 View section
6 Layer section
7 Exposure sequence section
8 Part overview section
9 Mouse position section

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Part navigation section

In the Part navigation section the parts loaded for the open build job are displayed in the job tree.
 To activate a part, double-click on the part in the job tree.
 The part is given an orange background.
 To deactivate an activated part, double-click the part again.
 The orange marking disappears.

Note on part activation in the job tree!

The parts do not have to be activated to be exposed.
Several parts may be activated at the same time.

1
2
3
4
5

Fig. 5-2. Part navigation section

1 Name of the open build job.

2 Build process parameter that has been assigned to the build job.
3 Name of a loaded part
4 Part parameter that is assigned to the part above.
5 Support that is assigned to the part above.
6 In the Part navigation section you can scale to the right using the symbol.

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Zoom section
In the Zoom section, a zoom factor in the Part oveview section can be changed.

1 2 3
Fig. 5-3. Zoom section

No Name Function

1 Magnifying glass 1:1 The Magnifying glass 1:1 button is used to restore the basic view
button settings for the Part overview.

2 Magnifying glass + button When you click the Magnifying glass + button, the zoom factor in
the Part overview section can be increased.

3 Magnifying glass - button When you click the Magnifying glass - button, the zoom factor in
the Part overview section can be decreased.

View section
In the View section you can select which view option should be displayed in the Part overview section.
 To activate a view option, click in the View section the appropriate button.
 The symbol on the button is shown in colour.
 The menu item in the pulldown menu is shown with shading behind it.
 To deactivate a view option, click the button again.
 The symbol is greyed out.
 The menu item in the pulldown menu is shown with no shading behind it.

Fig. 5-4. View section

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Name Function
Part When you click the Part button, all loaded parts of the open build job are displayed.
button
O-Contour When you click on the O-Contour button, the original contours of the loaded parts of
button the open build job are displayed.

Support When you click on the Support button, all loaded support structures of the open build
button job are displayed.

Surface areas When you click on the Surface areas button, the planes of the loaded parts of the
button open build job are displayed.
Surface areas are additionally defined in the part parameters for the individual parts.

Contour When you click on the Contour button, all contours of the loaded parts of the open
button build job are displayed.
Contours are additionally defined in the part parameters for the individual parts.

Projektion When you click the Projection button, the whole part is displayed as a grey 3D
button projection in the Part overview section.
The higher is the accuracy of the projection, the preciser the part is displayed and the
longer the calculation for the part display lasts.

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Layer section
In the Part overview the loaded parts are displayed in cross-section.
The height of the cross-section shown can be selected in the Layer section.

1
2

Fig. 5-5. Layer section

No Name Function

1 Layer height input field In the Height input field enter the layer height in mm which should
be displayed in the Part overview section and confirm this by
pressing Enter.
Alternatively, the layer height can be modified by using the
symbol.
In the LayerNo section the layer number calculated for the layer
height is displayed

2 Slider bar Slide the slider bar upwards or downwards to set the layer height or
the target LayerNo.

3 LayerNo input field In the LayerNo input field enter the layer number which should be
displayed in the Part overview section and confirm this by pressing
Enter.
Alternatively, the layer number can be modified by using the
symbol.
In the Layer height field the layer number calculated for the layer
height is displayed in mm.

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Exposure sequence section

In the Exposure sequence section the user can determine the sequence of the parts to be exposed.

Fig. 5-6. Exposure sequence section

Name Function

Away from the The parts that are located closest to the overflow are exposed first.
overflow option field  The exposure sequence takes place from left to right.

The components that are located furthest away from the overflow are
To the overflow exposed first.
option field
 The exposure sequence takes place from right to left.

Manually The Exposure sequence of the parts can be determined manually by moving
option field their position in the Part navigation section.
 Double-click the part to be moved in the Part navigation section.
 The part symbol is given an orange background.
 Activate the Manual option in the Exposure sequence section.
 Click the arrow buttons to move the part in the exposure sequence.
 The position of the part in the Part navigation section is changed.

Note on exposure sequence!

It is recommended that the "Away from overflow" setting is used.
The exposure sequence should be stipulated when the build job is created

Part overview section

In the Part overview the loaded parts are displayed in cross-section.
The height of the cross-section shown can be determined in the Layer section by the slider bar or
directly in the Layer height input field.

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5.2. Build job menu

 Click the Build job menu on the menu bar.
 The pulldown menu with the functions relevant to the build job is opened.

Fig. 5-7. Build job menu

5.3. Creating the build job

5.3.1. Creating a new build job

Note on parameter assignment!
When a new build job is created, the build process parameters that have been saved as standard are
automatically assigned.
If no build process parameter is defined as standard, a selection list containing all saved build process
parameters opens up.
Select a build process parameter from this list.

1. Create a new build job.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | New.
 A new build job is created.
 If a build process parameter has been selected as standard, the build job name is prepopulated
with the pattern „Job_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS“.
 If no build process parameter is selected as standard, the Create build job window appears
when you want to create a new build job.
2. Fill in the input fields in the Build job name window.
 If necessary, change the name of the new build job in the Name input field.
 Enter the name of the customer in the Customer input field.
3. Select the build process parameter.
 Click the build process parameter you want in the list section.
4. Create the build job.
 Click the OK button.
 A new build job is created.
 Alternatively, click the Cancel button to cancel the process.
5. Save the build job.
▪ Saving the build job is only possible with loaded parts.
 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | Save.
 The build job is saved on the machine computer.

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5.3.2. Creating the build job from an existing file

Note!
It is advisable to create a build job from an existing file if the parts of the build job largely match (e.g.
identical parts but different parameters; or further parts are being added to the build jobs that already
exist).
If other parts that have the same parameter are to be loaded in, it is not advisable to create the build job
from an existing file as then both the parts and possibly the parameters have to be assigned.

1. Open an existing build job.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | Open.
 The Open build job dialogue window is opened.

Fig. 5-8. Open build job window

 Click the file you want in the selection section.

 The file name of the selected file is given a coloured background and is thus selected.
 Click the OK button.
 The selected build job is opened and displayed on the user interface.
 Alternatively, click the Cancel button to cancel the process.
2. Change the details in the input fields in the Build job name section.
 Enter the name of the new build job in the Name input field.
 Enter the name of the customer in the Customer input field.
3. Save the build job.
 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | Save as.
 The Save as dialogue window is opened.
 In the Name input field enter the name of the build job.
 Click the Save button.
 The build job is saved in a database on the machine computer.

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5.4. Build job management

All saved build jobs are displayed in the Build job management window.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | Build job management.
 The Build job management window is opened.

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Fig. 5-9. Overview of Build job management window

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1 Build job display section List of all saved build jobs with information on:
- Name: Name of the build job
- Customer: Name of the customer
- Created on: Time when the build job was created
- Date modified: Time when the job was last saved
- Status: Indication of the status of the build process

2 Display section Build jobs can be displayed according to their status.

If the checkbox is checked, the build processes with the respective
status are displayed.
 Check the checkbox not started / completed / interrupted.
 All build jobs whose build process has not been started / has
been completed / has been interrupted are displayed.

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3 Delete button Clicking the Delete button will delete the selected build job from
the list.
The deletion process must be confirmed once again in a dialogue
window.
Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion process. Click the No
button to cancel the deletion process
4 Logs button When click the Logs button, a build job record can be created for a
selected build job.

5 Terminate button When click on the Terminate button, the status of a selected build
job can be changed to completed.

6 Export button Clicking the Export button allows a selected build job to be
exported from the list.

7 Import button Clicking the Import button allows a build job to be imported.
8 Close button When you click the Close button, the Build job management
window is closed.

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5.4.1. Creating build job records

For each build job that is created, a build job record can be created.
All of the data for a build job that is important for the build process is documented in the build job
record.
A build job record can contain the following information:
– Build job name
– Part parameters
– Process parameters
– Material parameters
– Part position
– Build progress
– Residual oxygen values
– Build times
– Errors

Which information is contained in the build job record can be selected before it is created.

 Click in the Build job management window the Log files button.
 The Log file generation window is opened.

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Fig. 5-10. Log file generation window

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Build job log files In the Build job log files section the information in the record can
section be selected.
 Check the checkbox in front of the information you require.
 The selected information is displayed in the record which is
issued.

1 Symbol When you click on the symbol, the build job record is created
and displayed with the information that has been selected.

2 QM documentation In the QM documentation section data for the integrated QM

section modules can be read.
QM documentation can only be utilised if QM modules are
integrated in the LaserCUSING® machine.
In this regard, see the other relevant operating manual for the
particular QM module.

3 Close button When you click on the Close button, the Log files generation
window is closed.

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5.5. Build plate

5.5.1. Build plate menu

 Click the Build plate menu on the menu bar.
 The pulldown menu opens up.

Fig. 5-11. Build plate menu

5.5.2. Build plate manager

In the Build plate manager window:
– existing build plates are edited.
– existing build plates are deleted.
– new build plates are created.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build plate | Build plate manager.
 The Build plate manager window is opened.

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Fig. 5-12. Build plate manager window

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1 Build plates section All saved build plates are displayed in the Build plates section.
The build plates are managed using the buttons.

New button Clicking the New button allows a new build plate to be created.

Delete button Clicking the Delete button allows a selected build plate to be
deleted from the list.

- Width input field In the Width input field enter the dimension in mm for the width of
the build plate.

- Height input field In the Height input field enter the dimension in mm for the height
of the build plate.

- Name input field Give the active build plate a name in the Name input field. The
name assigned here is displayed in the Build plates section after it
has been saved.

2 Screw holes section In the Screw holes section all screw holes for the active build plate
can be displayed with details of the position and diameter.
The screw holes are managed using the buttons and input fields.
Selected screw holes can be edited and deleted.

- Symbol When you click on the symbol, a new screw hole is generated.

- Symbol When you click on the symbol, a selected screw hole is

removed.

- X input field In the X input field enter the position on the X axis starting from the
centre of the build plate.
Positions on the left-hand side of the Y axis are indicated by
negative values.

- Y input field In the Y input field enter the position on the Y axis starting from the
centre of the build plate.
Positions below the X axis are indicated by negative values.

- Ø input field In the Ø input field enter the diameter in mm for the screw hole.

3 Display section The active build plate is displayed in the Display section.

4 Save button The changes are saved by clicking the Save button.
A newly created build plate only appears in the list in the Build
plates section after it has been saved.

5 Close button When you click the Close button, the Build plate manager window
is closed.

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5.5.3. Selecting build plate

In the Build plate selection window the build plate used can be selected for an active build job. Only
build plates which have already been created and saved are displayed.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build plate | Select a build plate.
 The Build plate selection window is opened.

Fig. 5-13. Build plate selection window

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1 Build plates section All saved build plates are displayed in the Build plates section.
 Click the build plate you want.
 The file name of the selected build plate is given an orange
background and is thus selected.

2 None list entry The None list entry is always dispalyed.

When you click the None list entry, a build plate with the default
machine dimensions is applied.

3 OK button When you click the OK button, the selected build plate is applied for
the active build job and the Build plate selection window is closed.
You then return to the Build job user interface.

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5.6. Reading in and editing parts

5.6.1. Edit menu

In the Edit menu parts and supports can be read in and edited.
 Click the Edit menu on the menu bar.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated build job or part in the Build job user
interface in the Part navigation section.
 The pulldown menu or the context menu opens up.
 Click the commands of the Edit menu to read in parts or to edit the activated ones.

Fig. 5-14. Edit pulldown menu

Fig. 5-15. Edit context menus

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5.6.2. Reading parts

Note on parameter assignment when reading in the parts!
When parts are read into an active build job, the part parameters that have been saved as default are
automatically assigned.
If no part parameter is defined as default, a selection list containing all saved part parameters opens up
during the read-in process.
Assign a part parameter to the part from this list.

 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Read part.

 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated build job in the Build job user
interface in the Part navigation section.
Click the Read parts… command.
 Alternatively, place the selected part in the Part overview section using Drag and Drop.
 The Open window is opened.

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Fig. 5-16. Open dialogue window

Please note that the presented graphics may vary from the actual display. The display depends on the
operating system installed and the configurations made.

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1 Navigation section In the Navigation section the folders of the machine PC are
displayed in a hierarchical structure.

2 Folder content section In the Folder content section the content of a folder selected in
the Navigation section is displayed.
 Select a cls or cli file that should be read in the build job in the
Folder content section.
 By holding the shift key many part files can be selected and
read.
 The selected files are displayed in the File name input field.

- File name input field Name the cls or cli files in the File name input field, which should be
read in the build job.

3 Open button When you click the Open button, the part is read and the Open
window is closed.
! Note: The support of the part is read automatically after the
prompt if:
- the support file can be uniquely assigned to the
part via the file name.
Example.: Part: example.cls  Support: s_example.cls
- and the support file is in the same folder as the
part.
 The parts which are read are displayed in the Part navigation
section of the Build job user interface.

4 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the process is cancelled and the
Open window is closed.

Note on file formats used!

Only parts in the cls and cli format can be read in.

Note on automatic read-in of the support!

If a support file has been created for a part, this is automatically read in with the part if:
- this function has been activated in the software configuration by the service engineer from Concept
Laser GmbH. If you have any questions, contact our customer service team (see chapter 7 Support
and customer service)
- the support file can be uniquely assigned to the part via the file name.
(Example: Part: example.cls  Support: s_example.cls) and the support file is in the same folder as the
part.
However, the support can also be read in individually separate from the part via the command Edit |
Read support. (See section 5.6.6 Reading / deleting support)

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5.6.3. Copying parts

 Activate the part that you would like to copy in the Part navigation section on the Build job user
interface.
Double-click the part that you want to activate.
 The part is shown with an orange background in the Part navigation section.
 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Copy.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated part in the Build job user interface in
the Part navigation section.
Click the Copy…command.
 The Copy part window is opened.

Fig. 5-17. Copy part window

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Number of copies In the Number of copies input field enter how many times you
input field want to copy the selected part.
The selected part can be copied as often as you want.

Horizontal input field In the Horizontal input field enter the number of parts to be copied
in the horizontal direction.

Vertical input field The Vertical input field is always shown greyed out.
▪ When a specific value is entered in the Horizontal input
field, the Vertical field is automatically calculated and
output on the basis of the values entered for Number of
copies and Horizontal.

Distance input field In the Distance input field enter the spacing in mm.

OK button When you click the OK button, the settings are saved and the
window is closed.

Cancel button When you click on the Cancel button, the process is cancelled and
the window is closed.

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5.6.4. Renaming parts

 Activate the part that you would like to rename in the Part navigation section on the Build job
user interface.
Double-click the part that you want to activate.
 The part is shown with an orange background in the Part navigation section.
 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Rename.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated part in the Build job user interface in
the Part navigation section.
Click the Rename….command
 The Rename part window is opened.

Fig. 5-18. Rename part window

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Input field The current name of the part is displayed in the input field.
Enter the new name for the part in the input field.
! Note: Names must be unique. Make sure that you choose a
unique name.

OK button When you click the OK button, the settings are saved and the
window is closed.

Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the process is cancelled and the
window is closed.

5.6.5. Deleting parts

Note!
A deleted part cannot be restored.

 Activate the part that you would like to delete in the Part navigation section on the Build job user
interface.
Double-click the part that you want to activate.
 The part is shown with an orange background in the Part navigation section.
 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Delete.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated part in the Build job user interface in
the Part navigation section.
Click the Delete command.

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5.6.6. Reading / deleting support

Assigning support to a part.
 Activate the part to which you want to assign the support in the Part navigation section on the
Build job user interface.
Double-click the part that you want to activate.
! Note: If the support was read as an independent part via the Read part…, it is not assigned
to any part. Thus the support must be moved separately when moving the part.
 The part is shown with an orange background in the Part navigation section.
 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Read support.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated part in the Build job user interface in
the Part navigation section.
Click the Read support… command.
 The Open window is opened.
 In the Navigation section select the folder in which the support file is located.
 Select the support file in the Folder content section.
 Click the Open button to read the support.
 The support is read and assigned to the activated part.
Deleting support
 Activate the part from which you want to delete the support in the Part navigation section on the
Build job user interface.
Double-click the part that you want to activate.
 The part is shown with an orange background in the Part navigation section.
 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Delete support.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated part in the Build job user interface in
the Part navigation section.
Click the Delete support command.
 The support assigned to the activated part is deleted.

5.6.7. Moving parts

Note on Move mode!
Apart from the described process, parts can be moved in Move mode by the mouse in the Part
overview section.
Press F9 key in the Build job user interface. The Move mode is activated.
The parts can be now moved by the mouse. If you press again F9 key, the Move mode is deactivated.

To position parts on the build plate, they can be moved on the build plate.
 Activate the part that you would like to move in the Part navigation section on the Build job user
interface.
Double-click the part that you want to activate.
 The part is shown with an orange background in the Part navigation section.
 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Move part.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated part in the Build job user interface in
the Part navigation section.
Click the Move part command.
 The Move part(s) window is opened.

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Fig. 5-19. Move part(s) window

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1 Move section In the Move section the position of the activated parts on the build
plate can be defined.
 Enter the coordinates of the parts into the appropriate input
fields.
 Incremental: The value entered relates to the previous
position of the workpiece.
 Click on the Apply button to apply the values entered to the
activated parts.
 Click on the Reset button to reset the values entered.
! Note: The Reset button only resets the movements that were
carried out while the Move part window was open.
Once the window has been closed, the movements
made can no longer be reversed by pressing Reset.
To move a part to its original position even after the
window has been closed, the position can be
determined via the absolute specification.

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2 Rotate section In the Rotate section the activated parts can be rotated.
The default setting for the pivot point is the centre.
 Enter the angle for the rotation into the appropriate input field.
 Incremental: The angle entered relates to the previous
position of the workpiece.
 Click the Apply button to apply the values entered to the
activated parts.
 Click the Reset button to reset the values entered.
! Note: The Reset button only resets the rotations that were carried
out while the Move part window was open. Once the
window has been closed, the rotations made can no
longer be reversed by pressing Reset.
To rotate a part to its original position even after the
window has been closed, the position can be
determined via the absolute specification.

4 OK button When you click the OK button, the changes entered are applied and
the Move part(s) window is closed.

5 Cancel button When you click on the Cancel button, the changes are discarded
and the Move part(s) window is closed.

Note on the Z movement!

If a part is to be moved in such a way that, for example, in the LaserCUSING® process only the upper 200
layers of a total of 300 layers are exposed, the movement by 100 layers downwards can take place here.
This would mean that layer 101 would then be the first exposed layer.

Cancelling / Restoring build job movements

 On the menu bar, click the Edit | Undo / Redo movements command.
 The Undo / Redo movements window opens up.
 Click on the symbol to cancel the carried out movements.
 Click on the symbol to restore the cancelled movement.

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5.6.8. Moving build job

To position the whole build job on the build plate, it can be moved on the build plate.

 On the menu bar, click the command Edit | Move build job.
 Alternatively, click with the right mouse button the activated build job in the Build job user
interface in the Part navigation section.
Click the Move build job command.
 The Move build job window is opened.

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Fig. 5-20. Move build job window

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1 Move section In the Move section the position of the build job on the build plate
can be defined.
 Enter the coordinates of the build job into the appropriate input
fields.
 Incremental: The value entered relates to the previous
position of the build job.
 Click the Apply button to apply the values entered to the build
job.
 Click the Reset button to reset the values entered.

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! Note: The Reset button only resets the movements that were
carried out while the Move build job window was open.
Once the window has been closed, the movements
made can no longer be reversed by pressing Reset.
To move a build job to its original position even after
the window has been closed, the position can be
determined via the absolute specification.

2 Rotate section In the Rotate section the build job can be rotated.
The pivot point is in the middle of the build plate.
 Enter the angle for the rotation in the appropriate input fields.
 Incremental: The angle entered relates to the previous
position of the build job.
 Click the Apply button to apply the values entered to the build
job.
 Click the Reset button to reset the values entered.
! Note: The Reset button only resets the rotations that were carried
out while the Move build job window was open. Once
the window has been closed, the rotations made can no
longer be reversed by pressing Reset.
To rotate a build job to its original position even after
the window has been closed, the position can be
determined via the absolute specification.

3 OK button When you click the OK button, the changes entered are applied and
the Move build job window is closed.

4 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the changes are discarded and
the Move build job window is closed.

Cancelling / Restoring build job movements

 On the menu bar, click the Edit | Undo / Redo movements command.
 The Undo / Redo movements window opens up.
 Click the symbol to cancel the carried out movements.
 Click the symbol to restore the cancelled movement.

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5.7. Setting view

Note!
The view options under the View menu can also be accessed via the View section of the Build job user
interface.
For a more detailed description of the individual view options, see Section 5.1 Structure of the build job
user interface.

Under the View menu item you can make the following settings for displaying the parts:
 Changing the zoom factor
 Displaying the part / support
 Displaying the original contours
 Displaying the contours
 Displaying the surface areas
 Displaying the projection

 Click the View menu on the menu bar.

 The pulldown menu opens up.
 Click the commands on the View menu.

Fig. 5-21. View menu

Note!
When the parts are read in, the contours of the part and the support are shown as default. To change
this setting, click on the selector switch on the right-hand side of the main view.

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5.8. Time estimation

Via the Time estimation it is possible to calculate the expected build time in advance. The following are
output:
– coating time
– exposure time
– total build time.

 On the menu bar, click the command Time estimation | Carry out time estimation.
 The Build time estimation window is opened.

Fig. 5-22. Time estimation menu

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1 Build job information In the Build job information section, the build job name, the
section customer and the total height of the build job are given.

2 Calculation parameters In the Calculation parameters section the build job parameters
section required for calculation are entered.

3 Result section In the Result section the build job time is given in hours.
4 Calculate button When you click the Calculate button, the build time estimation can
be carried out again.

5 Save as txt button When toy click the Save as txt button, the result of the build time
estimation is written in a text file.

6 Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, an ongoing build time estimation
is cancelled.

Note!
The time estimation can be carried out before the build job start in order to achieve the precisest result
possible.

5.9. E-Mail notifications

The E-mail management menu makes it possible to send error messages during the build process or at
the end of the build process to the operating personnel via e-mail.
The IP address of the e-mail server must be preset in the configuration by a service engineer when the
machine is installed.

 On the menu bar, click the command E-mail service | Manage addresses.
 The E-mail management window is opened.

Fig. 5-24. E-Mail notifications window

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Fig. 5-25. E-mail management window

No. Name Function

1 List section List of all saved e-mail addresses with information on:
– Active: The list entry that is marked with a tick
is also included when an e-mail is sent.
– Name: Name for the e-mail address
– E-mail address: The e-mail address stored for the name.

2 Test mail to all active When you click the Test mail to all active users button, a test e-
users button mail is sent to all e-mail addresses enabled with a tick.

3 New button Clicking the New button allows a new

e-mail address to be set up.

4 Edit button Clicking the Edit button allows an existing e-mail address to be
edited.
The recipient to be edited must be marked in the selection list

5 Delete button Clicking the Delete button allows e-mail addresses to be deleted.
The recipient to be deleted must be marked in the selection list.

6 Close button When you click the Close button, the E-mail management window
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5.9.1. Managing e-mail addresses

In the Receiver window new e-mail addresses can be entered or e-mail addresses that are already
stored can be edited.

 In the E-mail management window click the New or Edit buttons.

 The Receiver window is opened.

Fig. 5-26. Receiver window

No. Name Function

Name input field Enter the name of the e-mail recipient in the Name input field.
E-mail address input field Enter the recipient's full e-mail address in the E-mail address input
field.
Checkbox Enable the checkboxes to send information about:
– errors and / or the
– end of the build job to the e-mail address which is entered.
! Note: If there is no tick in either of the checkboxes, no e-mails
will be sent even if the recipient is active.

OK button When you click the OK button, the recipient is saved and the
Recipient window is closed.

Cancel button When you click the Cancel button, the settings are discarded and
the Recipient window is closed.

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5.10. Changing language

The language of the machine software can be adapted by performing the following sequence of actions:

 On the menu bar, select the command View | Language.

 The Languages menu showing all of the languages available for your version is displayed.
 Click the language you want.
 The language of the machine software is changed.

Fig. 5-27. Language menu

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6. Machine operation
 Click on the M2 cusing button or select the Machine operation button on the Build job pulldown
menu.
 The Machine operation window opens.
Note!
The Machine operation user interface can be opened only if the called up build job has been saved in
the Build job user interface.

If the build job has not been saved, a pop-up menu containing the message about the change to the
build job appears when you switch the Machine operation user interface.

Fig. 6-1. Save build job modification window

 Click Yes to save the build job changes.

 When you click Yes, the job is saved and you automatically switch to the machine control.
 Click Cancel to cancel the process.

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6.1. Structure of the machine control user interface

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2
3
4

Fig. 6-2. Machine control user interface

1 Menu bar
2 Command bar
3 Machine overview section
4 Machine status section
5 PLC monitor section
6 Section (variable) for control
7 Build job section

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6.1.1. Machine overview section

The machine overview provides an indication of the current status of the the handling station and the
process chamber.

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Fig. 6-3. Machine overview section

No. Command Function

1 Symbol When you click the symbol, the lighting in the handling
station/process chamber is switched on and off.

 If the lighting is off, the following symbol is displayed: .

2 Heating button When you click the Heating button, the Heating section is opened.
(optional)

3 Sieve button When you click the Sieve button, the Sieve section is opened.
(optional)

4 Process button When you click the Process button, the Process section is opened.

5 Inertisation button When you click the Inertisation button, the Inertisation section is
opened.

6 Symbol When you click the symbol, all of the processes that are
running are stopped immediately.

7 Coater
When you click the coater, the Coater section is opened.

8 Build chamber When you click the build chamber, the Build chamber section is
opened.

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9 Powder chamber When you click the powder chamber, the Powder chamber section
is opened.

6.1.2. Machine status section

In the Machine status section the current status of the process chamber is displayed.

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2

4
5
6
7
Fig. 6-4. Machine status section

No. Command Function

1 Material button When you click on the Material button, the Material window is
opened.
(See section 4.3 Material parameters)
The material parameter that is set is displayed in the field next to
the Material button.

2 Remember last assigned By checking the Remember last assigned checkbox, the last
checkbox selected material parameter is automatically assigned after closing
and opening again the software.

3 Display of the positions of The current positions of all axes are displayed in the fields.
the axes

4 O2 module display In the O2 module field the residual oxygen content in the build
module is displayed (in %).

5 O2 process chamber In the O2 process chamber field the residual oxygen content in the
display process chamber is displayed (in %).

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No. Command Function

6 Inert gas status display The Inert gas status display shows the status of the inert gas
supply.
grey = inertisation deactivated
red = inertisation activated but the inert gas supply is not
working
green = inertisation activated and the inert gas supply is
working

7 Ventilator status display The Ventilator status display shows the status of the ventilator.
grey = ventilator and inertisation deactivated
red = ventilator deactivated and inertisation activated
yellow = ventilator and inertisation activated but the ventilator
is not working
green = ventilator and inertisation activated and the ventilator
is working

Note on O2 module and O2 process chamber display fields!

The O2 module and O2 process chamber display fields are given a coloured background.
The colourful status displays relate to the limit values for residual oxygen content in the process
chamber which are set in the material parameters.
(see section 4.3.1 Changing material parameters)
dark green = Residual oxygen content is below the value entered in the input field
Switch off at.
light green = Residual oxygen content is between the values of input fields
Switch off at and Switch on at.
yellow = Residual oxygen content is between the values of input fields
Switch on at und Terminate at.
red = Residual oxygen content is above the value entered in the input field
Terminate at.

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6.1.3. PLC monitor section

In the PLC monitor section all operating messages and error messages are.

Fig. 6-5. PLC monitor section

No. Display Function

Symbol When you click the symbol, the error messages are reset.

In the SPS Monitor section, you can scale tot he left by the
Symbol
symbol.

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6.1.4. Build job section

In the Build job section the current status of the build process is displayed.

1
2
3
4
5

Fig. 6-6. Build job section

No. Display Function

1 Total number of layers This value is calculated from the build job data loaded.

2 Layers complete Number of layers already fully exposed.

3 To build Number of layers still to be exposed.

4 Material stock for layers Number of layers that can in theory still be built with the metal
powder stored in the powder chamber and the dose factor that is
set

5 Process display The bar indicates the progress of an ongoing process.

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6.2. Machine menu

Fig. 6-7. Machine menu

Command Function Symbol

Module in Movement of the module between the chambers

process chamber - see section 6.2.1 Technology module section
/ module in
handling station

Process chamber The lighting for the process chamber is switched on or off.
light on/off - If the lighting is off, then the command Light in process chamber on is
displayed.
- If the lighting is on, then the command Light in process chamber off
is displayed.

Handling station The lighting for the handling station is switched on or off.
light on/off - If the lighting is off, then the command Light in handling station on is
displayed.
- If the lighting is on, then the command Light in handling station off is
displayed.

Material The Material window is opened.

- see section 4.3.1 Changing material parameters

Close The Machine control user interface is closed and you return to the Build
job user interface.

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6.2.1. Technology module section

In the Technology module section, manual movement of the module between the process chamber
and the handling station is carried out.

 On the menu bar, click the Control | Module in process chamber or Module in handling station
command.
 Alternatively, click the build module in the Machine overview section.
 The Technology module section is opened.

1 2
Fig. 6-8. Technology module section

No Command Function

1 Symbol The module is moved into the handling station.

2 Symbol The module is moved into the process chamber.

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6.3. Control menu

Note!
Most of the individual machine sections can also be selected via the Machine overview section.

Fig. 6-9. Control menu

Command Function Symbol

Build chamber Build chamber section is displayed.

(see section 6.3.1 Build chamber / powder chamber section)

Powder chamber Powder chamber section is displayed.

(see section 6.3.1 Build chamber / powder chamber section)

Coater Coater section is displayed.

(see section 6.3.2 Coater section)

Reference all A reference run for all axes (build chamber, powder chamber, coater) is
axes triggered.

Inertisation Inertisation section is displayed.

(see section 6.3.3 Inertisation section)

Set up machine Set up machine window is opened.

(see section 6.3.4 Setting up machine)

Process control Process control section is displayed.

(see section 6.3.5 Process control section)

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6.3.1. Build chamber / powder chamber section

The manual control of the build or powder chamber platform is carried out in the Build chamber and
Powder chamber sections.
Note!
If the Glove box flap is opened, the build or powder chamber platform can be only moved upwards if the
coater is in its left final position.

Note on danger of collision!

Lower the build chamber platform to a required level below the build module surface in order to avoid a
collision between the coater and the build chamber platform or the part.
Check whether there are any other objects in the movement path of the coater (e.g. tools, powder
chamber cover).

 On the menu bar, click the command Control | Build chamber / Powder chamber
 Alternatively, click in the Machine overview section on the build or powder chamber.
 The Build chamber / powder chamber section is opened.

3 4 5
Fig. 6-10. Build chamber / powder chamber section

No. Command Function

1 Position display In this field the current position of the build or powder chamber
platform is displayed.

- Symbol When you click the symbol, the current position of the build or
powder chamber is defines as a zero point.
2 Reference button When you click the symbol, a reference run is triggered for the
selected axis.

3 Continuous movement When the and symbols are constantly pressed, the
selected axis is moved continuously upwards or downwards. When
the symbol stops being pressed, the movement of the axis stops

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4 Relative movement The build or powder chamber platform is moved gradually, by the
amount which is entered in the Step input field.
 In the Step input field enter the distance in mm by which the
platform should be moved.
 When you click on the and symbols, the selected axis
is moved up or down by the amount which is entered in the
Step input field.

5 Absolute movement The build or powder chamber platform is moved to a target position
which is defined in the Target input field.
 In the Target input field enter the target position in mm.
! Note: The build chamber platform counts negatively upwards,
the powder chamber platform counts positively upwards..
 When you click on the symbol, the selected axis is moved
to the defined target position.

6.3.2. Coater section

The manual control of the coater is carried out in the Coater section.

Note on danger of collision!

Lower the build chamber platform to a required level below the build module surface in order to avoid a
collision between the coater and the build chamber platform or the part (see section 6.3.1 Build
chamber / powder chamber section).
Check whether there are any other objects in the movement path of the coater (e.g. tools, powder
chamber cover).

 On the menu bar, click the command Control | Coater.

 Alternatively, click the axis of the coater in the Machine overview section.
 The Coater section is opened.

1
2

4 5 6 7 8
Fig. 6-11. Coater section

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No. Command Function

1 Position display In this field the current position of the axis is displayed.

2 Continuous movement When and symbols are constantly pressed, the selected
axis is moved continuously to the left or right. When the symbol
stops being pressed, the movement of the axis stops.

3 Reference button When you click the symbol, a reference run is triggered for the
selected axis.

4 Left button When you click the symbol, the axis is moved to its left-hand
end position.
! Note: The build and powder chambers can be moved upwards
with the opened glove box in this coater position.

5 Build / Center button When you click the symbol, the axis is moved centrally over the
build chamber or the build module.

6 Right button When you click the symbol, the axis is moved to its right-hand
final position.
! Note: The build and powder chambers can be moved upwards
only with the closed glove box in this coater position.

7 Speed input field  In the Speed input field enter the speed for moving the axis.

8 Absolute movement The coater is moved to a target position which is defined in the
Target input field.
 In the Target input field enter the target position in mm.
 When you click the symbol, the selected axis is moved to
the defined target position.

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6.3.3. Inertisation section

In the Inertisation section, the settings for inertisation of the process chamber and the glove box are
made.
Note!
The intertisation must be started manually before the start of the automatic build process. The status
displays for the inert gas and the ventilator must be given a green background before the start of the
automatic build process.

 On the menu bar, click the command Control | Inertisation.

 Alternatively, click the Inertisation button in the Machine overview section.
 Inertisation section is opened.

1 2 3 4 5
Fig. 6-12. Inert gas section

No. Command Function

1 Selected gas display Selected inert gas is displayed in this field.

2 Sensor 1 display (module) Residual oxygen content in the module is displayed in this field (in
%).

3 Sensor 2 display (process Residual oxygen content in the process chamber is displayed in this
chamber) field (in %).

4 Symbol When you click on the symbol, inertisation of the process

chamber starts or stops.
When you click on the symbol, inertisation of the glove box
starts or stops.

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Note on process chamber inertisation!

The inertisation of the process chamber is carried out automatically in a following way:
After the intertisation start, the inert gas supply starts first. The Inert gas status display changes from
grey to green, the Ventilator status display changes from grey to yellow and the Ventilator button in
the Inertisation section is activated and given a yellow background.
If the value falls below the set residual oxygen content, the extraction of the process chamber starts
automatically The Ventilator status display and the Ventilator button are given a green background.
Extraction can be deactivated manually as soon as the Ventilator button in the Inertisation section is
given a yellow or a green background. If extraction is deactivated, the Ventilator button is given a red
background.

Ventilator button When you click the Ventilator button, the automatic start of the
ventilator is deactivated.
Note!: The Ventilator button is active only when it lights
yellow or green.

5 Filter cleaning button When you click the symbol, the Filter cleaning is carried out in
the filter module.

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6.3.4. Setting up machine

In the Set up machine window all settings for a manual application of a powder layer can be made.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | Set up machine.
 The Set up machine window is opened.

1 2 3 4 5
Fig. 6-13. Overview of Set up machine window

No. Name Function

1 Build chamber section In the Build chamber section the position of the build chamber
platform is controlled.

2 Powder chamber section In the Powder chamber section the position of the powder
chamber platform is controlled.

When the and symbols are constantly pressed, the

- Continuous movement
selected axis is moved continuously up or down. When the symbol
stops being pressed, the movement of the axis stops.

- Relative movement The build or powder chamber platform is moved gradually, by the
amount which is entered in the input field.
In the input field enter the distance in mm by which the platform
should be moved.
When you click on the and symbols, the selected axis is
moved up or down by the amount which is entered in the Step
input field

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No Name Function
3 Coater section In the Coater section the position of the coater is controlled.

When the and symbols are constantly pressed, the

- Continuous movement
selected axis is moved continuously to the left or right. When the
symbol stops being pressed, the movement of the axis stops.

When you click the symbol, the selected axis is moved to the
- Absolute movement
selected absolute position.

- Speed input field In the Speed input field enter the speed for moving the coater.

4 Layer application section In the Layer application section all settings for a complete powder
application are defined.
! Note: The build chamber platform counts negatively upwards,
the dose powder platform counts positively upwards.

- Lower by row Enter in the entry fields on the top row Lower by (on return) the
values for lowering the platforms and the coater speed for the
return run of the coater.

- Move for row Enter in the entry fields on the bottom row Move for the values for
moving the powder and build chamber platform and the coater
speed for the layer application.

- Symbol When you click the symbol, the manual layer application is
started.

- Symbol When you click the symbol, an ongoing layer application is

stopped immediately.

5 Close button When you click the Close button, the Set up machine window is
closed.

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6.3.5. Process control section

 On the menu bar, click on the command Control | Process control

 Alternatively, click the Process control button in the Machine overview section.
 The Process control section is opened.
 Click one of the tabs.

Job overview
An overview list of all parts processed in the build process and the associated parameters is displayed
on the Job overview tab.

Fig. 6-14. Job overview tab

Sensor values
The values measured by the oxygen sensors, the flow meter of the inert gas, differential pressure of the
ventilator and the temperature sensors can be viewed on the Sensor values tab.

Fig. 6-15. Sensor values tab

Atmosphere:
– Oxygen concentration in the process chamber (in %)
– Oxygen concentration in the module (in %)

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Machine control
The colume flow of the ventilator, the dose factor and the coater speend can be also changed on the
Machine control tab during the ongoing build process.

1 2 3
Fig. 6-16. Machine control tab

No Command Function

1 Volume flow section In the Volume flow section the percentage target values of the
ventilator is set.
If you press down on the slider bar, it can be moved and the volume
flow can therefore be set.

2 Powder supply section In the Powder supply section the dose factor and thus the
positioning of the powder chamber platform can be controlled
during the automatic build process.

- Powder supply If you press down on the slider bar, it can be moved and the dose
slider bar factor for the powder delivery can therefore be set.
The dose factor set for the powder delivery is displayed in the field
next to the slider bar.

- Reset button When you click the Reset button, the dose factor is reset to the
value stored in the material parameters.
(See section 4.3 Material parameters)

- Material for In the Material for layers field the remaining number of layers that
layers field can still be applied with the quantity of metal powder in the powder
chamber and the dose factor which is set is displayed.

3 Coater speed values In the Coater speed values section the coater speeds can be
section controlled during the automatic build process.

- Before slider bar  Coater speed before to the build chamber.

If you press down on the slider bar, it can be moved and the coater
speed can therefore be set.
The speed set for the coater is displayed in the field below the slider
bar.

- Over slider bar  Coater speed over the build chamber.

If you press down on the slider bar, it can be moved and the coater
speed can therefore be set.
The speed set for the coater is displayed in the field below the slider

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No Command Function
bar.

- Empty slider bar  Coater speed on the return run

If you press down on the slider bar, it can be moved and the coater
speed can therefore be set.
The speed set for the coater is displayed in the field below the slider
bar.

6.3.6. Setting the volume flow

The soots produced during the LaserCUSING® process are extracted from the process chamber via the
volume flow of the ventilator.
The mixture of soots and inert gas is filtered using a cartridge filter, and the inert gas is fed back to the
process chamber.
If you observe excessive soots deposits in the process chamber during the LaserCUSING® process, the
extraction system is not working effectively enough. The volume flow of the extraction must be reset.
 Click on the slider bar for the volume flow.
 Slide the selected slider bar to the right to increase the extraction volume flow.
 Slide the selected slider bar to the left to decrease the extraction volume flow.
 The target value for the volume flow is adapted to the selection made using the slide control.
 The ventilator rotation speed is adapted to the changes in the volume flow.
 The actual value of the volume flow is adapted to the target value.

Note!
A value which is too high could cause the powder to swirl up.
A value which is too low reduces the effectiveness of the soot extraction.
Under some circumstances, this may lead to shadowing of the laser beam and thus to insufficient power
in the build area.

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Ventilator rotation speed status display

The ventilator rotation speed is dictated by the extraction volume flow and the level of contamination of
the cartridge filter.
The following principles apply:
– The higher the volume flow is set, the higher the ventilator rotation speed.
– The greater the level of contamination of the cartridge filter, the higher the ventilator rotation
speed.
The ventilator rotation speed automatically adapts to both conditions during the process in order to
achieve the volume flow which is set.
Watch the status display for the ventilator rotation speed during the build process.
Note on ventilator rotation speed display!
The Ventilator rotation speed display is given a coloured background.
The colourful status displays relate to the Verschmutzungsgrad contamination level of the filter module.
yellow = Filter warning, the filter of the filter module must be replaced as soon as
possible.
red = Filter replacement, the filter module must be replaced.
If the ventilator rotation display is given a red background, an ongoing automatic
build process is interrupted.

6.3.7. Setting powder supply

Note on setting the dose factor!
The dose factor for the powder supply is stored in the material parameter and is always output as the
default value when the software is opened. It can be changed during the build process without stopping.
The background colour of the input field changes then from black (default value) to orange (increased
value) or red (reduced value).

 Click the slider bar of the dose factor.

 Slide the selected slider bar to the right to increase the dose factor for the powder delivery.
 Slide the selected slider bar to the left to decrease the dose factor for the powder delivery.
 The dose factor adjusts to the selection made on the slider bar.

Resetting dose factor

 Click on the Reset button to reset the changed dose factor.
 The dose factor is reset to the value of the current material parameter.

Status display for material for layers

The number of possible layers depends on the amount of powder available in the powder chamber and
the dose factor.
The Material for layers status display only indicates the number of layers possible with the amount of
powder in the dose chamber. If the dose factor is changed during a build process, the Material for layers
status display is automatically adjusted.

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6.4. Build job menu (command bar)

Note!
The commands under the Build job menu can also be selected via the command bar.

Fig. 6-17. Build job menu

Command Function Symbol

Start The current build job is started.

Start at The current build job is started from the selected layer.

Interrupt An ongoing build process is interrupted.

- If the command is greyed out, there is no build process running or an
ongoing build process has already been interrupted.

Continue An interrupted build process is continued.

Single layer The Single layer exposure menu is opened.

exposure - (See section 6.4.2 Single layer exposure)

Note on starting and continuing a build job!

In order to achieve optimum bonding of the part on the build platform, the Single layer exposure
should be carried out before Starting and Continuing a build job.
(see section 6.4.2 Single layer exposure)

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6.4.1. Starting at
Note on starting the build job!
In order to achieve an optimum connection of the part, the Single layer exposure should be carried out
before Starting a build job.
(see section 6.4.2 Single layer exposure)

In the Start at window all settings for starting the build job from the selected layer can be made.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | Start at.
 The Start at window is opened.

2 3
Fig. 6-18. Overview of the Start at window

No. Name Function

1 Start at section In the Start at section the layer height or the layer number at which
the build job should be started is entered.

- Layer height input field In the Layer height input field the position at which the build job
should be started is entered.
The entry is applied by pressing the Enter key.
 The value in the Layer input field is automatically calculated
from the value entered and displayed.

Layer input field In the Layer input field the layer number at which the build job
should be continued is entered.
The entry is applied by pressing the Enter key.
 The value in the Layer height input field is automatically
calculated from the value entered and displayed.

- Symbol When you click on the symbol, the layer number displayed is
moved one level higher.
 The Layer height and Layer input fields are automatically filled
in when the symbol is pressed.

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No. Name Function

- Symbol When you click on the symbol, the layer number displayed is
moved one level lower.
 The Layer height and Layer input fields are automatically filled
in when the symbol is pressed.

2 OK button When you click the OK button, the values entered are saved, the
Start at window is closed and the build job is started.

3 Cancel button When you click on the Cancel button, the values entered are
discarded and the Start at window is closed. The build job is not
started.

6.4.2. Single layer exposure

Note on single layer exposure!
In order to achieve optimum bonding of the part on the build platform, the Single layer exposure
should be carried out before starting and continuing a build job.

In the Single layer exposure window all settings for manual exposure of a layer can be made.

 On the menu bar, click on the command Build job | Single layer exposure.
 The Single layer exposure window is opened.

3 4 5
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No. Name Function

1 Layer section In the Layer section the layer height or the layer number of the
layer to be exposed are entered.
 When a new build job is started, the input fields are
prepopulated with Layer at height: 0 mm and Layer: 1
 When a build job that has been started is continued, the Layer
at height and Layer input fields are prepopulated with the
data of the layer exposed most recently

- Layer at height In the Layer at height input field enter the height of the layer to be
input field exposed in mm.
 The value in the Layer input field is automatically calculated
from the value entered and displayed after the Enter key is
pressed.

- Layer input field In the Layer input field enter the layer number of the layer to be
exposed.
 The value in the Layer at height input field is automatically
calculated from the value entered and displayed after the Enter
key is pressed.

- Symbol When you click the symbol, the layer number displayed is
moved one level higher.

- Symbol When you click the symbol, the layer number displayed is
moved one level lower.

2 Target section The Target section is only displayed if the checkbox has been
checked.

- Target checkbox The type of single layer exposure is defined by selecting and
deselecting the Target checkbox.
 In Target mode, with the checkbox checked, the contours and
the support of the parts are exposed. This is for checking the
position of the parts.
 In normal mode, with the checkbox disabled, the settings from
the saved build job are used for the exposure. The entire
surface area of the part is exposed.

- with input field In the with input field enter a value for the laser power that should
be used for exposure in Target mode.

- and input field In the and input field enter a value for the exposure speed that
should be used for exposure in Target mode.

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3 Expose button When you click the Expose button, the manual exposure process is
started.

4 Symbol When you click the symbol, an ongoing exposure process is

stopped immediately.

5 Close button When you click the Close button, the Single layer exposure
window is closed.

6.4.3. Continuing build job

Note on continuing the build job!
In order to achieve optimum bonding of the part, the single layer exposure should be carried out
before continuing a build job (see section 6.4.2 Single layer exposure)

In the Continue build job window all settings for continuing an interrupted build job can be made.

 On the menu bar, click the command Build job | Continue build job.
 The Continue build job window is opened.

2 3
Fig. 6-20. Overview of Continue build job window

No. Name Function

1 Continue at In the Continue at section the layer height or the layer number at
section which the build job is continued is entered.
 The Layer height and Layer input fields are prepopulated with
the data of the layer exposed most recently.

- Layer height In the Layer height input field the position at which the build job
input field should be continued is entered.
The entry is applied by pressing the Enter key.
 The value in the Layer input field is automatically calculated
from the value entered and displayed.

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No. Name Function

- Layer input field In the Layer input field the layer number at which the build job
should be continued is entered.
The entry is applied by pressing the Enter key.
 The value in the Layer height input field is automatically
calculated from the value entered and displayed.

- Symbol When you click on the symbol, the layer number displayed is
moved one level higher.
▪ The Layer height and Layer input fields are automatically filled
in when the symbol is pressed.

- Symbol When you click on the symbol, the layer number displayed is
moved one level lower.
 The Layer height and Layer input fields are automatically filled
in when the symbol is pressed.

2 OK button When you click on the OK button, the values entered are saved, the
Continue build job window is closed and the build job is continued.

3 Cancel button When you click on the Cancel button, the values entered are
discarded and the Continue build job window is closed. The build
job is not continued.

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7. Support and customer service

Our customer service is available for technical enquiries:

Company Concept Laser GmbH

Department Customer service

An der Zeil 8
Address
96215 Lichtenfels

Telephone +49 (0) 9571 1679 444

Fax +49 (0) 9571 1679 499

E-mail service@concept-laser.de

Internet www.concept-laser.de

We are always happy to receive information and experience from using our products which can help us
to improve them.

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8. List of figures
Fig. 1-1. Illustration of interface ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Fig. 1-2. Illustration of section ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Fig. 1-3. Illustration of menu bar ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Fig. 1-4. Illustration of symbol bar ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Fig. 1-5. Illustration of tab .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Fig. 1-6. Illustration of button ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Fig. 1-7. Illustration of symbol ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Fig. 1-8. Illustration of selection list................................................................................................................................................ 5
Fig. 1-9. Illustration of selection field ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Fig. 1-10. Illustration of input field .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Fig. 1-11. Illustration of checkbox.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Fig. 1-12. Illustration of option field ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Fig. 1-13. Illustration of display ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Fig. 1-14. Illustration of dialogue window .................................................................................................................................... 6
Fig. 3-1. Help menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Fig. 3-2. Concept Laser software start window ..................................................................................................................... 12
Fig. 4-1. Parameters menu............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Fig. 4-2. Build process parameter management window........................................................................................... 14
Fig. 4-3. Process parameter window ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Fig. 4-4. Process parameters of the ventilator section window ............................................................................ 17
Fig. 4-5. Save as dialogue window............................................................................................................................................... 20
Fig. 4-6. Open dialogue window ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Fig. 4-7. Material parameter management window ...................................................................................................... 23
Fig. 4-8. Material window................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Fig. 4-9. Save as dialogue window............................................................................................................................................... 28
Fig. 4-10. Open dialogue window ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Fig. 4-11. Part parameters window .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Fig. 4-12. Part parameters window .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Fig. 4-13. Add exposure element window ............................................................................................................................ 35
Fig. 4-14. Surface areas parameters (advanced) window .......................................................................................... 36
Fig. 4-15. Add exposure contour element (advanced) window .............................................................................. 39
Fig. 4-16. Save As dialogue window ........................................................................................................................................... 41
Fig. 4-17. Open dialogue window ................................................................................................................................................. 43
Fig. 5-1. Build job user interface .................................................................................................................................................. 44
Fig. 5-2. Part navigation section................................................................................................................................................. 45
Fig. 5-3. Zoom section ....................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Fig. 5-4. View section ......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Fig. 5-5. Layer section........................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Fig. 5-6. Exposure sequence section ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Fig. 5-7. Build job menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Fig. 5-8. Open build job window ................................................................................................................................................. 51
Fig. 5-9. Overview of Build job management window .................................................................................................... 52

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Fig. 5-10. Log file generation window ..................................................................................................................................... 54

Fig. 5-11. Build plate menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 56
Fig. 5-12. Build plate manager window .................................................................................................................................. 56
Fig. 5-13. Build plate selection window ................................................................................................................................. 58
Fig. 5-14. Edit pulldown menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
Fig. 5-15. Edit context menus ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Fig. 5-16. Open dialogue window ................................................................................................................................................. 60
Fig. 5-17. Copy part window ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
Fig. 5-18. Rename part window................................................................................................................................................... 63
Fig. 5-19. Move part(s) window ................................................................................................................................................... 65
Fig. 5-20. Move build job window .............................................................................................................................................. 67
Fig. 5-21. View menu ......................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Fig. 5-22. Time estimation menu ............................................................................................................................................... 70
Fig. 5-23. Build time estimation window .............................................................................................................................. 70
Fig. 5-24. E-Mail notifications window ................................................................................................................................... 71
Fig. 5-25. E-mail management window .................................................................................................................................. 72
Fig. 5-26. Receiver window ............................................................................................................................................................ 73
Fig. 5-27. Language menu ............................................................................................................................................................... 74
Fig. 6-1. Save build job modification window .................................................................................................................... 75
Fig. 6-2. Machine control user interface ................................................................................................................................. 76
Fig. 6-3. Machine overview section .......................................................................................................................................... 77
Fig. 6-4. Machine status section ................................................................................................................................................. 78
Fig. 6-5. PLC monitor section ....................................................................................................................................................... 80
Fig. 6-6. Build job section ................................................................................................................................................................ 81
Fig. 6-7. Machine menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Fig. 6-8. Technology module section ....................................................................................................................................... 83
Fig. 6-9. Control menu ...................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Fig. 6-10. Build chamber / powder chamber section ..................................................................................................... 85
Fig. 6-11. Coater section .................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Fig. 6-12. Inert gas section ............................................................................................................................................................. 88
Fig. 6-13. Overview of Set up machine window .................................................................................................................. 90
Fig. 6-14. Job overview tab ........................................................................................................................................................... 92
Fig. 6-15. Sensor values tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 92
Fig. 6-16. Machine control tab ..................................................................................................................................................... 93
Fig. 6-17. Build job menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 96
Fig. 6-18. Overview of the Start at window ............................................................................................................................ 97
Fig. 6-19. Overview of Single layer exposure window..................................................................................................... 98
Fig. 6-20. Overview of Continue build job window .........................................................................................................100

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