Time And Temperature Settings; Managing The Machine - formlabs Form Cure L Installation And Usage Instructions

5.4

Time and temperature settings

For the best results, use the recommended time and temperature settings tested specifically for
use with the Form Cure L. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
Each material's print settings are designed and refined to print parts successfully at optimal
speeds. Additional post-curing further improves the functional properties of the materials.
Post-curing exposes parts to light and heat and strengthens crosslinks in the polymer structure,
improving strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance. Due to the increased number of
bonds, the material becomes more tightly packed and will shrink slightly. Each material's print
settings are designed to account for the expected shrinkage during printing and post-curing.
Although using a higher temperature for post-curing results in a shorter post-cure cycle, a
higher temperature setting may also cause some materials to warp, depending on the part
geometry and features. When choosing to modify the recommended post-cure settings, the
material must be able to withstand the temperature and maintain a stable material structure.
Formlabs resins are designed for printing and post-curing with 375 nm and 405 nm light.
5.5

Managing the machine

Between post-cure cycles, perform maintenance, track the machine's history or turn the
machine off. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
5.5.1 Registering to Dashboard
Dashboard (formlabs.com/dashboard) allows individuals and teams to remotely monitor
Formlabs devices, track material usage, and explore past and future Formlabs purchases.
Register your Formlabs SLA printers to Dashboard through the touchscreen and use the
reported metrics to plan or schedule your usage of the Form Cure L.
5.5.2 Turning off
The Form Cure L is designed to remain powered on when not in use. Flip the breaker switch
on the back of the unit to the OFF position to turn off the machine completely and conserve
power. When moving or storing the machine, unplug the unit from its power source in addition
to flipping the breaker switch
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