Cartridge Dispensing

the following information applies to the cox dual drive dispenser except where noted dispensing resin from cartridges requires the use of a compatible dispenser an appropriate mixing tip is installed on the cartridge, which is then placed in the dispenser the dispenser then simultaneously pushes out the resin components from each compartment of the cartridge as the components move through the mixing tip, they are blended into the final resin the mixed resin comes out of the mixing tip into the cassette and is ready for printing dispenser pushing two components through the mixing tip and into a cassette equipment cox dual drive resin dispenser or legacy dispenser included accessories 3 sets of cartridge clips (2 each for 1 1, 4 1, 10 1) stand adaptable ratio plates protective shroud battery battery charger carrying case mixing tip 10 1 orange 1 1 white resin cartridge printer cassette or container to transfer resin from dispenser to cassette foil on the table is recommended if a mat is not used cox dual drive dispenser and accessories rpu 130 cartridges are only compatible with the cox dual drive dispenser go to accessories & supplies docid 95twe3ttl 5ihi6dnl4xi for purchasing information on available dispensers and dispenser accessories legacy dispensers you may have a legacy dispenser albion dispenser (domestic) cox single drive dispenser (international) albion dispensercox single drive dispenser speed recommendations may vary based on the dispenser always refer to the information specific to the resin you are using, including protocol sheets and lab reference grids docid\ ujf4k0ny4lye74zohx1r printable guides downloadable handouts are available print one out and use it in the lab as a quick reference guide cox dual drive dispenser https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/uxbzokjjtgpphjapq8fvm giitmw8ckn 2k8527kbbb 20250206 183504 pdf cox single drive dispenser legacy device https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/uxbzokjjtgpphjapq8fvm k2blbcrqgseexwiedfs7b 20250122 181956 pdf albion single drive dispenser legacy device https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/uxbzokjjtgpphjapq8fvm jfxf2vixthfc baj1pss 20250122 182025 pdf specifications cox dual drive dispenser https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/xcoi3p6o5jo0mvhohv9ro icgu61kfiprsz0p3cji2p 20240802 180028 pdf cox single drive dispenser (legacy) https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/xcoi3p6o5jo0mvhohv9ro v4hkrrbawes55xcg6nxwb 20240802 180152 pdf albion single drive dispenser (legacy) https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/xcoi3p6o5jo0mvhohv9ro 8ynuckcxfxcqh3tqsaiuo 20240802 175907 pdf prep before dispensing, cover the bench with an absorbent mat or layer of foil this will catch any drips or spills, making cleanup much easier to reduce resin spills on the printer, dispense resin on the lab bench and carry the cassette to the printer 1\ ensure that the dispenser battery is charged press button 2 or 3 bars must light up if at least 2 bars are not lit, charge the battery dispenser battery lights show full charge 2\ set the speed according to resin protocol (varies per resin and per dispenser) turn the dial on top the dial on top of the dispenser to adjust the speed do not use higher speeds legacy dispensers albion dispenser check battery press button and all four bars must light up set speed turn the dial on the side of the dispenser cox single drive dispenser check battery change to a fully charged battery daily set speed turn the dial on the back of the dispenser setup install stand align stand, with the taller side on the left with the taller side on the left , viewed as shown position the stand at the position the stand at the front most end of the rods front most end of the rods , closest to the mixing tip snap onto both of the lower metal rods snap onto both of the lower metal rods stand installation printable replacement stand if a replacement stand is needed, a new one can be printed in rpu 130 download the file below and print a replacement cox dual drive dispenser stand https //archbee doc uploads s3 amazonaws com/uxbzokjjtgpphjapq8fvm do4ddcewq5bjyb0zuac7n 20250122 184808 zip install cartridge clips locate the 2 clips marked with the ratio marked with the ratio you need snap into place, equally spaced along the metal rails equally spaced along the metal rails cartridge clip installation video install ratio plates the cox dual drive dispenser supports adaptable plate configurations for the ratios of all carbon resins 1 1, 4 1, 10 1 refer to the chart below for the correct plate and clip sizes per resin installation 1\ to remove the pre installed plates, turn them counterclockwise turn them counterclockwise to unscrew them from the plunger mechanism use a 13 mm wrench on the nut to assist if the plate is very tightly installed ensure that the threads on the plunger mechanism are clean and free of cured or uncured resin 2 align the correct plates with the narrow narrow and wide wide sides of the dispenser, respectively ratio plates 3\ screw on each plate screw on each plate to the plunger rail clockwise until hand tight 4 confirm that the plunger plates are aligned flush plunger plates are aligned flush with one another this ensures that part a or part b in the cartridge dispense at the same time (do not exhibit lead lag) during dispensing adjust the height of the installed plates by twisting the securing nut by twisting the securing nut forward or backward with the plate until the correct position is reached when the position is finalized, use a 13 mm wrench on the nut to fully tighten the plates in place table a\ b ratio and ratio plates by resin resin dispensing speed ratio part a part b ratio plates mixing tip colors epx 82 1 1 1 a\ a white sil 30 3 1 1 a\ a white epx 86fr 1 2 1 a\ d white rpu 130 1 4 1 b\ d orange epu 40 3 10 1 e\ f orange fp3d 3 10 1 e\ f orange fpu 50 3 10 1 e\ f orange mpu 100 1 10 1 e\ f orange rpu 70 1 10 1 e\ f orange legacy dispensers albion dispenser the dispenser is not adaptable to multiple ratios 10 1 and 1 1 ratios are separate dispensers cox single drive dispenser adaptable plates support 1 1 and 10 1 ratios install the ratio plates to match the largest plate size that fits the cartridge component size ratio plates for the cox single drive are not labeled operation the following video shows the technique used to dispense two part resins from cartridges, with proper burn off technique always refer to the information specific to the resin you are using, including protocol sheets and lab reference grids docid\ ujf4k0ny4lye74zohx1r applies to all two part resin cartridges shown with the cox dual drive dispenser other dispensers are similar except the tilting movement to remove bubbles dispenser operation video this video shows the cox dual drive dispenser video text check dispenser check battery check speed install mixing tip per resin protocol remove screw cap and plug line up mixing tip with cartridge and push to install secure tip with screw cap install cartridge in dispenser press plunger release and pull plungers back fully slide in cartridge press plunger release and depress the plungers burn off resin per protocol typically resin protocol requires burn off for new cartridges burn off is critical for mechanical properties to ensure proper ratio mix of the part a & b components to align the plungers to avoid an off ratio to remove air bubbles in the cartridge place the shroud over the mixing tip place a foil "cup" below the mixing tip nozzle press and hold the dispensing trigger burn off (dispense and discard) the first 10 ml of resin dispense required resin amount at protocol speed keep holding the dispensing trigger cartridge removal release press plunger release trigger while pulling back on plungers slide out cartridge unscrew screw cap and remove mixing tip a mixing tip can be reused (with the same resin only) throughout a production day within the resin's pot life replace plug and screw cap burn off the burn off procedure ensures that the resin dispensed into the cassette is properly mixed and suitable for printing the burn off procedures remove air bubbles level plungers eliminate any unmixed resin from the early stages of dispensing level plungers the burn off procedure aligns the plungers in the cartridge and requires discarding (burning off) the first 10 ml of resin the plunger ends within the cartridge packaging may be slightly out of alignment the dispenser naturally pushes the plungers into alignment, but the initial flow of resin will not be properly mixed as one plunger begins moving first in most cases, the plunger ends are misaligned the plunger ends are misaligned in the cartridge (exaggerated for emphasis) due to the misalignment of the plungers, parts a and b will usually begin dispensing at different slightly times, with one component coming out before the other in this case part a (1) part a (1) comes out after part b (2) part b (2) the unmixed resin needs to be burned off as it is not suited for printing procedure create a small disposable “cup” with aluminum foil pull the trigger on the dispenser and hold it until 10 ml of resin has passed through the mixing tip into the foil discard the resin filled foil continue dispensing protective shroud the shroud is installed over the mixing tip over the mixing tip to keep the mixing tip from swelling during dispensing the clear plastic of the mixing tip can be pushed outwards by the resin, thus preventing the resin from fully mixing within the internal plastic mixers the shroud is required when using the cox dual drive and the cox single drive dispensers at speeds greater than 1 for the albion dispenser, the shroud is not necessary if used, it will not affect results place shroud over mixing tip before dispensing printable shroud if replacement or additional shrouds are needed, they can be printed in uma 90 download m1 and m2 carbon files below https //archbee doc uploads s3 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