Site Selection and Layout

site selection m1 and m2 printers please consider your final equipment site(s) carefully once carbon installs your m1 or m2 printer, you cannot independently move it to a new location a carbon field service engineer must reinstall your carbon printer after any move from its initial installation site reinstallation is an add on service and is not covered by your subscription agreement m3 and m3 max printers your m3 / m3 max printer may be moved to a new location and reinstalled (including re leveling) by your facilities team without requiring a carbon field service engineer to come onsite space requirements user preferences, building codes, and equipment configuration will help you determine the total floor area that your printer will need note carbon suggests that you locate your post processing equipment in the same room as your printer for optimal workflow efficiency allocate space for the following equipment and required accessories m1/m2 printer m3/m3 max printer dimensions w 543 mm (21 4") d 655 mm (25 8") h 1733 mm (68 2") w 760 mm (30") d 696 mm (27 5") h 1762 mm (69 5") minimum spacing side 480 mm (18 9") front 480 mm (18 9") back 380 mm (15 0") side 240 mm (9 4") front 561 mm (22 1") back 380 mm (15") all facilities connections must have at least 1 m (36") of slack facility requirements docid\ qvbccaueszszatj588zq1 recommended spacing s 240 mm (9 4") f 561 mm (22 1") b 610 mm (24") area accessories & considerations printer(s) site selection the printer requires a hard, non porous surface, away from vibrating equipment and excessive dust each printer requires 1 electrical socket and a dedicated circuit note if using a fume extractor, make sure one of the flexible hoses can be positioned near the m series printer to remove printer fumes post processing area accessories & peripheral equipment solvents orbital shaker (requires one electrical socket) cleaning accessories & tools aluminum foil nitrile gloves trays (to transport parts) uv curing unit(s) depending on the dental application and resins used, your lab may require more than one uv curing unit if you need assistance, please contact your carbon sales director for more information each uv curing unit requires one electrical socket (can be a shared circuit) resin dispensing area accessories docid\ f1aynlyvogrueaf5ozqg4 (418 x 610 x 570 mm or 16 6 x 24 0 x 22 4 in) legacy pour stand (270 x 360 x 100 mm or 10 8 x 13 6 x 3 93 in) resin dispenser (requires one electrical socket per charger) spatula paper towels nitrile gloves resin storage cabinet note the m series pour stand (released 2023) is compatible with all m series printer cassettes it is also larger than the legacy pour stand please click the link above for more information about the m series pour stand solvents isopropanol & acetone (for cleaning parts and equipment) cabinet for solvent storage hazardous waste containers trash can with foot pedal liquid hazardous waste drum/container consult with local waste management service for more information required ppe gloves lab coats safety glasses suggested additional safety equipment fire extinguisher spill kit eyewash station example site layouts see below for layout examples if you have questions or need assistance in arranging your lab layout, please contact carbon’s onboarding team mailto\ onboarding\@carbon3d com resources docid\ xckd87zq6nzxz3bsamccb m1/m2 printers m3/m3 max printers lab setup video video text lab overview ppe (personal protective equipment) printing resin reclamation part removal washing uv curing workstations/areas ppe/gowning clean zone outside the lab to put on lab coats, gloves and glasses lab coats printing carbon printer(s) with plenty of space for easy movement part removal workstation to remove parts from the platform plastic tray with aluminum foil covering scraper blade consumables and tools are within reach washing workstation to remove liquid resin from parts requires power orbital shaker washing container timer washing area requires ventilation curing area to cure parts requires power dreve pcu led resin reclamation area to capture unused resin from cassette pour stand strainers funnels soft silicone spatula recommendations keep consumables and tools within arm's reach isopropyl alcohol and acetone squirt bottles aluminum foil shop towels wipes gloves make use of space under workbenches flammable cabinet for solvent storage resin storage a sink and eyewash kit in the lab will help keep you clean and safe you lab is ready for production faq and additional information where is the best place to set up the post processing/part cleaning workstation? carbon recommends having the post processing/part cleaning workstation in the same room as the printer this will increase productivity and efficiency setting up post processing/part cleaning in a different room will require your lab techs to transport parts with uncured resin which is hazardous dust and dirt can stick to the parts does carbon have a recommendation for ppe storage?? there are many ways to organize ppe for your lab some labs create a ppe workstation in the printer area with all needed supplies (lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses) one possible solution is shown below the ppe workstation should include lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses additional baskets can be used at the bottom of the rack to store shoe protectors or provide more storage locate it near the door for easy access to proper ppe if space is limited, you can use a simple hook on a wall/door for each lab coat nitrile gloves should remain in their box until use it is recommended to have boxes of nitrile gloves at the resin prep and part cleaning workstations ppe station made of a wire rack with space for storing personal protective equipment does carbon have a recommendation for the layout of the resin prep workstation? the diagram below shows the items required at the resin prep workstation they should be arranged in whatever way best suits your workflow one example of a resin prep workstation is shown below the resin preparation workstation holds equipment for resin dispensing, window cleaning, and waste disposal (liquid resin, solvent, and solid hazmat) does carbon have any recommendations for setting up the part washing workstation? the diagram below shows the items required at the part washing workstation they should be arranged in whatever way best suits your workflow one example of a part washing workstation is shown below the part washing workstation requires 5 linear feet of bench space to accommodate the cleaning accessories a standard 120v ac socket for the orbital shaker and an optional standard 120v ac socket for the lamp is also needed example of part washing workstation with a 5 foot wide workbench what are the dimensions of the orbital shaker? dimensions (w x d x h) 10 8 x 13 6 x 3 93 inches (27 4 x 34 5 x 100 cm) orbital shaker as seen from the front does carbon have any recommendations for resin storage cabinets? there are many options for resin storage your cabinet needs to handle resin for the volume of production your facility will be doing below is a typical resin storage cabinet store resins in a climate controlled area that is isolated from any possible source of uv light we recommend a dark cabinet with locking doors in an area maintained at 17 25° c (64 77° f) dimensions (w x d x h) 35 x 18 x 45 in 46 x 89 x 114 cm note consult with third party resin manufacturers regarding the specific storage conditions required for third party resins you should assess your own resin consumption rate and adjust your storage capacity accordingly what is the size of a dpr 10 resin container? the 800 ml bottle of dpr 10 has the following dimensions (w x d x h) 4 x 5 x 10 in 12 6 x 15 7 x 31 4 cm what is the best practice for storing resin? it is best to keep the resin in the labeled boxes until ready to use the resin boxes that hold the 3200 ml drainback containers is 5 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 12 1/2 in (14 9 x 17 3 x 31 8 cm) do you have any recommendations for solvent storage? there are many ways to store and organize solvents follow your local, regional, and state regulations, and read the safety data sheets provided below is one example that carbon recommends for storing isopropanol (ipa), acetone, and daa choose a flammable solvents cabinet flammable cabinet needs to be self closing and self latching check with your local jurisdiction for quantities of chemicals requiring special storage a cabinet of this size will fit under a standard bench or can be placed under a resin storage cabinet a larger cabinet may be required depending on your application example of flammable cabinet specification measurement (imperial) flammable cabinet dimensions (w x d x h) 18 x 23 x 35 in 46 x 58 x 89 cm fluid capacity 12 us gallons 45 liters what types of accessories do i need to plan space for? you will need to store your safety and cleaning accessories consider utilizing the space above and below your lab benches, keeping in mind that you will need ready access to some items, whereas others can be tucked away in deeper storage until you need to replenish a consumable item some of the accessories that you will need to plan space for in your post processing area are shown below