Desktop Metal Shop: Removing a Print from Printer

On the Home screen, select Remove Build Cake

When prompted by the touchscreen, open the chamber door

Pull out the engagement handles of the build box completely

Place a build box over the build area

Verify that the build box has been aligned properly by looking at the indents locking into the build area

The build box will not seat correctly if the handles are not completely pulled out

Select Done when the box is installed, close the printer door, and click the blue reset button

Orient a clamp such that the side with the three screws under the handle is facing the build box

Hook both latches on the hooks along the build area (back, then front)

This may be difficult, but stay patient and make sure the clamp is fully seated, otherwise they will not reach

Draw both latches

Repeat this process on the other side of the build box with the other clamp

Close the printer door, press the blue reset button, and select Continue

After pressing continue on the printer interface, the printer will push the build cake into the build box

Once the build cake is fully pushed up, the printer will prompt the operator to push in the engagement pins

This locks the build plate into the bottom of the build box

The hold-down clamps can be removed as prompted

Close the door and press the blue reset button

Press Continue, the printer will push the build up enough to install the build box gasket

Raising the build area can release some loose powder, so this step is critical to avoiding extra powder contamination

Use the brush from the right utility cabinet for this process, careful not to get powder everywhere

Gently brush around the edges of the build area, near the edges of the build plate which are visible

Careful not to bump or jostle the build area

Make sure to also brush on the far side

The build is now inside the box, so be VERY gentle, otherwise prints can be jostled and break

When prompted, open the printer door and install the build box gasket around the build plate

Start with the front left corner, and work around the box

Seat the gasket around the build plate securely and latch it closed

Once the gasket and clamps are installed securely, two operators carefully lift the build out of the printer

Place the build box assembly into the drying oven and begin the crosslinking procedure, see this guide

On the touchscreen click the side menu (top right corner) and go to Build Logs

Retrieve a fast USB drive (it is recommended to keep a dedicated drive for all DMS processes)

Plug in the USB to the USB port and check the box of the build log that you want to export

Select the button with a box and an arrow coming out of it and then select Export

After export confirmation is displayed, unplug the USB and put it back where it was found