The following are the specifications for the

AAROFLEX Solid Imager:

Principal Components
Graphics Control Computer: ..................Sun Sparc5 Workstation
Operating System:..................................UNIX based X-Windows and MOTIF using SOLARIS 2.5
..............................................................User friendly, menu driven interface
Scanning System: ...................................Proprietary High-Speed, High Resolution ACCUFLEX Scanner with Raster and ...............................................................Vector scan modes

Laser System
Platform and Layer Control System

Input
Three dimensional solid image data in the form of a binary or ASCII .stl, .slc or .cli file;
optional 2-D or 3-D support file.

Operational Parameters
Laser Efficiency: .....................................60 percent or greater (to platform)
Layer Overhead: ....................................30 to 75 seconds, typical (coat, settle and cure time)
Scan Speed: ...........................................1250 inches per second (dependent upon power)
Beam Spot Size:..................................... .005 - .008 inches (depending on configuration)

Output Parts
Maximum Size: .....................................22 x 22 x 22 inches
Layer Thickness: ...................................002 to .020 inches (.005 typical)
Accuracy: .............................................X,Y average over 10 inches up to .0005" per inch
............................................................. Z = +/- 1/2 of build layer thickness + print through
.............................................................(Typically .0025" for part with .005" layer thickness)
Resolution: ...........................................Up to 3,000 DPI

Physical
Height: ..................................................7 feet 4 inches (2.24m)
Width: ...................................................8 feet 10 inches (2.69m)
Depth: ...................................................4 feet 4 inches (1.32m)
Weight: .................................................Approximately 600 lbs (260Kg)(without imaging materials)

Environmental
Operating Temperature: .......................68-80º F. (20-27º C.)
Humidity: .............................................60-80 percent relative, non-condensing
Lighting: ...............................................Ultraviolet-free ambient

Utility Requirements
Air Vent: ...............................................100 CFM to free atmosphere
Electrical: .............................................120 VAC-60 Hz-20 Amps
...............................................................208 VAC-60 Hz-65 Amps-three phase (Laser/AI Systems)
...............................................................208 VAC-60 Hz-60 Amps-single phase (Heat Exchanger/AI Systems)
Water: ...................................................2.53 Gal (U.S.) per minute (AI Systems)
Water Drain: .........................................4 Gal (U.S.) per minute (AI Systems)

Specifications subject to change without notice.
Slight variation may exist between models.
Updated: 9/18/97

AAROFLEX, Inc.

Phone 703.573.0500

E-mail aaroflex@aaroflex.com