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FormLab 2
November 2017

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  • Page 1 FormLab 2 November 2017...
  • Page 2 3D PRINT - FormLab 2 This instruction manual describes the basic operations of the FormLab 2 print. System consists of : Form 2 : Stereolithography SLA Build Volume : 145 x 145 x 175mm Layer Thickness: 25, 50, 100 microns Laser Spot Size: 140 microns Laser specifications: 405nm violet laser / 250mW...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Set Up 1.1 Remove the resin cartridge ..... 1.2 Remove the Build platform ..... 1.3 Remove the resin tank .

  • Page 4: Set Up

    Chapter 1 Set Up : Print Cover, : Build platform , : Resin, : Wiper, : Resin Tank, : Touchscreen, : Sleep / Confirm button, : Cartridge Resin. Turn on the printer with the Sleep button at the front to the 3D print ( Remove the resin cartridge Push down the cap Remove up the cartridge...

  • Page 5: Remove The Build Platform

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 1. SET UP Remove the Build platform Be careful : Always remove the build platform before removing the resin tank. Put some gloves to remove the build platform. Put the handle to up and slide the build platform towards you Remove the build platform from the Print Turn the platform over to prevent resin dripping Clean the build platform with kimtech paper.

  • Page 6: Remove The Resin Tank

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 1. SET UP Remove the resin tank Be careful: Wear gloves each step. Pull the wiper towards you and move up the wiper from the wiper mount Put the wiper on the right edge of the resin tank Cover the resin tank with the black plastic lid Remove the resin tank by pulling towards you.
  • Page 7 3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 1. SET UP Inspect inside the tank Check with a spatula all resin surface by beginning from the right-top to the left-bottom side Remove the leftovers materials. Close the orange protection cover.

  • Page 8: Start Up

    Chapter 2 Start up Insert the tank resin Choose your resin (Black, Resin, Tough...). Open the box (Be careful when you move the box from cabinet). Put some gloves. : Cardboard, : Resin tank, : Resin, : Lid Remove the tank by handling only the sides .
  • Page 9 3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 2. START UP Insert the resin tank by aligning the four feet of the resin tank into the four holes Push the tank toward the rear of the 3D print Remove the tank lid Inspect the resin tank on the bottom side.

  • Page 10: Insert The Build Platform

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 2. START UP Inspect inside the tank Check with a spatula all resin surface by beginning from the right-top to the left-bottom side Remove the leftovers materials. Insert the build platform Insert the build platform Lock handle down...

  • Page 11: Insert The Resin Cartridge

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 2. START UP Insert the resin cartridge Shake the cartridge. Insert the resin cartridge at the back of the printer Open the resin cap Print Download Preform Software Select your print parameter. Configure your object (orientation, support...).
  • Page 12 3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 2. START UP Send your file print to the 3D print. Confirm print on the 3d printer by pushing the ”Print now” button Push the ”confirm” button...

  • Page 13: Remove The Build Platform

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 2. START UP The resin tank will fill and heap up to around 31 degrees and then automati- cally start . Check the tank position if you get some error message Remove the Build platform Be careful : Always remove the build platform before removing the resin tank.

  • Page 14: Washing Your Print

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 2. START UP Clean the build platform with kimtech paper. Washing your print Drop your print in the Isopropyl (ISO) alcohol bucket Agitate your 3d print during 30 second Leave for 10 minutes in the ISO Drop your print in the second ISO bucket Agitate your print durinf 30 second Leave for 10 minutes...

  • Page 15: Finition

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 2. START UP Finition Put your 3D print into the UV oven. Turn on the LED UV. Turn on the oven . See below for time and temperature. https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/tech-specs/ Remove supports from your print.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Chapter 3 Cleaning Cleaning the optical window Inspect the optical surface. If you can see some dust : First, remove the dust with a rubber bulb air blower. And then R-remove the dust with a dry wipe (moving from the top to the bottom and then from the left to the right side of the optical window).

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Tank Resin

    3D PRINT - FormLab 2 CHAPTER 3. CLEANING Cleaning the tank resin Inspect the bottom surface of tank. Clean the tank with an acrylic cleaner. Put a small amount acrylic cleaner into the tank resin. Clean with a microfiber black paper. Remove the dust from the ID chip with a rubber bulb air blower.

  • Page 18: Level Print

    Chapter 4 Level print Check the level print. Select ”Setting” tab on the touchscreen and then ”Printer leveling” tab Adjust the four feet with the leveling tool until the circle is blue on the screen...

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