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| - | === FormLabs Printer | + | === Overview |
| * The MACRObotics lab is equipped with a Form 3+ [[https:// | * The MACRObotics lab is equipped with a Form 3+ [[https:// | ||
| * A good summary of the features and specifications of the Form 3+ printer can be found [[https:// | * A good summary of the features and specifications of the Form 3+ printer can be found [[https:// | ||
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| * Consult the relevant datasheets to select the appropriate resin | * Consult the relevant datasheets to select the appropriate resin | ||
| - | == Part Approval Process == | + | === Part Approval Process |
| * Please send a Teams message to Professor Sedal with an estimate of the volume of your print (obtained through the [[https:// | * Please send a Teams message to Professor Sedal with an estimate of the volume of your print (obtained through the [[https:// | ||
| + | * External inquiries should be directed to < | ||
| - | == Important Details == | + | === Important Details |
| - | | + | * Keep the Form workspace clean-the resin is very sticky but can be washed off surfaces using IPA |
| - | * **Put all tools back in their proper place** | + | * We have many micro-fibre cloths in the workspace which can be used to clean parts and tools or wipe down surfaces |
| - | * If in doubt, please ask Wilfred or contact | + | |
| + | * If in doubt, please ask Wilfred or contact | ||
| * Please note that unlike in a fused deposition modelling (FDM) printer, you **can not //easily// modify the infill density** in SLA parts (the reason being that internal fill patterns will inevitably trap resin); with that in mind, please be mindful about the volume of your parts-they will be entirely solid | * Please note that unlike in a fused deposition modelling (FDM) printer, you **can not //easily// modify the infill density** in SLA parts (the reason being that internal fill patterns will inevitably trap resin); with that in mind, please be mindful about the volume of your parts-they will be entirely solid | ||
| * The printer' | * The printer' | ||
| - | | + | * Never use sharp tools to attempt to remove debris from the resin tank, doing so may pierce the film and result in resin pouring directly into the [[https:// |
| - | * It is critical to carefully inspect the resin tank //both// **before and after each and every print** since debris, such as partially cured or support materials, can be dragged along the film by the [[https:// | + | * It is critical to carefully inspect the resin tank before and after each and every print since debris, such as partially cured or support materials, can be dragged along the film by the [[https:// |
| - | * To inspect the tank (**note**: you should | + | * To inspect the tank (note: you should |
| - Gently remove the resin tank from the printing bay | - Gently remove the resin tank from the printing bay | ||
| - Next, gradually tilt the resin tank by approximately +/- 30 degrees perpendicular to its long axis and inspect the tank for debris | - Next, gradually tilt the resin tank by approximately +/- 30 degrees perpendicular to its long axis and inspect the tank for debris | ||
| - | - If you identify debris, first follow the instructions [[https:// | + | - If you identify debris, first follow the instructions [[https:// |
| - | - If you are encountering difficulties removing debris, follow the step-by-step instructions in the FormLabs UI | + | - If you are still encountering difficulties removing debris, follow the step-by-step instructions in the FormLabs UI |
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| * It is also good practice to thoroughly clean the build plate after **every** print using IPA | * It is also good practice to thoroughly clean the build plate after **every** print using IPA | ||
| - | * Some resin may stick to the bottom of the build plate in the form of ~1 cm diameter nodules, these may be partially cured and should also be discarded | + | * Some resin may stick to the bottom of the build plate in the form of ~1 cm diameter nodules, these may be partially cured and should also be discarded |
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