Thanks for all who responded. I have pretty good leads on the UV bulbs.
I did not however get too many response about the networking issue. It seems
like we are stuck with using old methods until 3D decides to upgrade the
190/250 build station. Is it not an issue with users out there? What happens
to someone who purchases an slasmart system with light year?
Vince
-----Original Message-----
From: KDenton@williams-int.com
[mailto:KDenton@williams-int.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 1999 1:28 PM
To: aaroflex@aaroflex.com; Vince Jesus
Cc: rp-ml@ltk.hut.fi
Subject: RE: networking & UV bulbs
Vince,
The simple answer is yes!
Most industrial lighting resellers can order the bulbs for
you however we
just ordered them from 3D and they were actually cheaper
thru them compared
to a local guy that quoted the order.
Hard to believe but true...
Karl Denton
-----Original Message-----
From: aaroflex [SMTP:aaroflex@aaroflex.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 25, 1999 3:05 AM
To: Vince Jesus
Cc: 'rpml'
Subject: Re: networking & UV bulbs
Vince,
AAROFLEX, Inc. manufactures two size post curing
ovens which uses
either one or
two type bulbs. There are several places to
purchase bulbs once you
know what
to request. The bulbs are super actinic lamps or
fluorescent lamps
emitting UV
radiation. We use two different bulbs in
combination; one ranging
from 300 to
460 and peaking at 365nm, the second bulb ranging
from 260 to 400
and peaking at
310nm. You may want to check a burned out bulb for
the product part
number for
reference. The different bulbs is to cover all
different laser types
and
resins. Should you have only one type of laser then
you can choose
only one
bulb for most efficient use and reduced inventory.
When your bulbs
began to burn
out I would recommend that you purchase a case and
replace them all
at one
time. Bulb price in the case are half the price
over purchasing
them
individually. In addition to stereolithography, the
bulbs are used
in the
medical field, phototheraphy, to cure skin diseases.
Therefore, you
can secure
them from a medical supply house, which is usually
higher in cost,
or from a
local light distributor. Also, you can purchase
bulbs through toll
free OEM
numbers. Some outlets require a consent form to be
executed to
prevent
liability if used improperly. Other uses include
reprography in
making contact
plates, production of offset plates and printed
circuit boards. Do
you remember
the old Blueray blue line blueprint machine? Be
sure to wear your
UV safety
glasses while testing the bulbs. You may not notice
any harm to
your eyes at
the time, but I assure you it will show up in later
years if you are
lucky
enough to grow old. Should you have trouble in
finding a local
source email me
and I will look up a number for you.
Albert C. Young
AAROFLEX, Inc.
Vince Jesus wrote:
> Can we buy replacement bulbs for the UV oven other
than from 3d?
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
> Vince Jesus
>
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