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The Form Wash station is used to rinse off extra resin. It uses Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). If you notice that your prints are still sticky after multiple washes, please ask maintenance staff to refill the station. Do not dump out used IPA because we can recycle it.
=== Form Wash Station ===
The Form Wash station is used to rinse off extra resin. It uses Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). Do not dump out used IPA because we can recycle it.


==== Troubleshooting ====
* If you notice that your prints are still sticky after multiple washes, ask maintenance staff to refill the station.
* If you find blobs of plastic on your print after the wash, rinse them off with one of the IPA bottles over the wash station. Notify maintenance that the station is leaving behind residue so they can clean the IPA.


The Form Cure station is used to fully cure the finished print. Please make sure your print is washed before using the cure station, as extra resin can cause the print to stick to the rotating table and damage the cure station.
===Form Cure station===
The Form Cure station is used to fully cure the finished print. Make sure your print is washed before using the cure station, as extra resin can cause the print to stick to the rotating table and damage the cure station.

Latest revision as of 13:07, 2024 September 13

Form Wash Station[edit | edit source]

The Form Wash station is used to rinse off extra resin. It uses Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA). Do not dump out used IPA because we can recycle it.

Troubleshooting[edit | edit source]

  • If you notice that your prints are still sticky after multiple washes, ask maintenance staff to refill the station.
  • If you find blobs of plastic on your print after the wash, rinse them off with one of the IPA bottles over the wash station. Notify maintenance that the station is leaving behind residue so they can clean the IPA.

Form Cure station[edit | edit source]

The Form Cure station is used to fully cure the finished print. Make sure your print is washed before using the cure station, as extra resin can cause the print to stick to the rotating table and damage the cure station.