Glossary - formlabs Form 4B Manual

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Glossary

Term
Backlight Unit
Bite valve
Build platform–see also, platform
lock
Build platform mount
Build platform jig
Build platform latch
Build platform sensor
Cartridge dispense arm
Cartridge RFID sticker
Cleaning sheet
Cover
Display assembly
Display cable
Display PCB
Ethernet port
Meaning
A set of 405 nm LEDs emit light upwards through lenses, the
Light Processing Unit, and the bottom of the resin tank to cure
liquid resin.
A flexible, rubber seal that regulates resin dispensing. Resin
flows out when the cartridge dispense arm squeezes the bite
valve open.
The aluminum base provides a surface for prints to attach to. Over
time, the build platform develops scratches from part removal,
which can assist with print adherence.
The metal arm that the build platform slides onto.
Stabilize the build platform for the secure removal of prints.
Secure the build platform jig to the edge of your work surface by
tightening the jig screw clamps underneath the work surface.
A lever that is part of the locking mechanism that secures the build
platform. Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider
before adjusting the platform lock, as improper adjustment can
damage the machine.
Each Form 4B build platform has an RFID sticker. The printer
senses the RFID sticker to detect when the build platform is
properly installed.
Plastic hooks press against the bite valve to dispense resin out of
the resin cartridge into the resin tank.
Each resin cartridge has an RFID sticker attached to the cartridge
skirt. The printer reads the RFID sticker to detect the unique
cartridge ID and resin type.
A thin, flat printed part that binds loose resin and other debris
together in the resin tank for removal and disposal.
The printer lid, made of a strong, orange-tinted material, blocks
exposure to the curing light and protects the resin from curing due
to ambient light.
The display assembly contains the touchscreen and the display
circuit board. A ribbon cable connects the display assembly to
the motherboard.
A flat, flexible cable connects the display assembly to
the motherboard.
This circuit board, separated from the main motherboard, controls
the touchscreen.
The Form 4B can connect to a network via Ethernet. The port is
connected to the motherboard and can be accessed from the
back of the machine.
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