Specification Of Tools To Be Used; Sensitive Components; Emergency And Exceptional Situations - formlabs Form Cure L Installation And Usage Instructions

3.3

Specification of tools to be used

The Form Cure L shall only be used with supplied accessories and additional tools
recommended by Formlabs or a certified service provider. Third-party accessories and
materials may cause damage. Refer to sections 3.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
and 6.1 Tools and supplies for more information.
Purchase additional supplies:
• Apron
• General purpose cleaner (e.g., glass cleaner)
• Low-fiber paper towels
• Non-reactive nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
• Shoe covers
3.4

Sensitive components

The Form Cure L has multiple components that are vulnerable to permanent damage if not
periodically inspected and properly maintained. Using any tools, cleaning agents, or methods
not mentioned in this manual may result in permanent damage to these components.
• LED modules
The Form Cure L uses three LED modules to expose printed parts to a mix of 375 nm and
405 nm light during post-curing. Refer to section 6.4.2 Maintaining the light diffusers for
more information.
• Heater modules
The Form Cure L uses two heater modules to heat the post-cure chamber and printed
parts during post-curing. Refer to section 8 Disassembly and repair for more information.
• Turntable
The Form Cure L uses a glass turntable that rotates throughout the post-cure cycle, ensuring
that printed parts are evenly exposed to light and heat. Refer to section 6.3.1 Maintaining
the turntable for more information.
3.5

Emergency and exceptional situations

Formlabs has made every effort to provide updated safety data sheets (SDS) for every resin
product, in accordance with the latest government guidelines. Always consult the safety data
sheet (SDS) as the primary source of information to understand safety and handling of Formlabs
materials and required accessories. Visit
for Formlabs materials.
3.5.1 Chemical spills
Prepare for a possible chemical spill of flammable materials, such as isopropyl alcohol.
Your spill response procedure should contain the following:
• A listing of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment, and cleanup materials
required for spill cleanup and an explanation of their proper use.
• Appropriate evacuation zones and procedures.
• Availability of fire suppression equipment.
• Disposal of containers for spill cleanup materials.
• The first aid procedures that might be required.
formlabs.com/sds to download safety data sheets
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