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    • Form 3+ 3D Printer (SLA)

    The Form 3+ uses stereolithography (SLA) printing, a layer-based 3D printing method. It uses photopolymerization, a process where resin is cured layer by layer using light to create highly detailed three-dimensional objects. 

    Specifications

    Materials:  Standard photopolymer resin (black, white, clear and grey)

    Software: Preform

    File types: .STL

    Machine details: Maximum Build Area 5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in (145 × 145 × 175 mm)

    Production time: Dependent on the project scale, 10 minutes - several days.

    Procedure

    1. Create or download your 3D model. Save it as an STL and upload it through the Maker Studio  submission page on the Library website.
    2. Verify the following before submission:
      1. The file is the correct dimensions that you require
      2. The dimensions fit within the dimensions of the machine
      3. The file is a solid mesh and does not have holes or open surfaces
      4. You have chosen the appropriate material and colour for your print
    3. Adhere to all health and safety procedures:
      • The Form 3 uses an acrylic resin.  This is toxic to consume, touch, and inhale. Use appropriate PPE as directed by the Maker Studio Staff.
      • Wash off any resin that spills on your skin immediately.

    If you'd like a walkthrough of the slicing process for your project, please speak with a Maker Studio staff member.

     

     

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