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- Hey there, I'm Adam, and I'm part of the team
that created the Form 3.
The Form 3 is a part of a 3D printing ecosystem
that is super easy to learn and use,
and requires little user intervention or maintenance.
Today we're going to cover the basics of
how to use the Form 3,
from the software and materials,
to printing and post-processing.
With the new, advanced Low Force Stereolithography
technology behind the Form 3,
we have completely re-engineered resin-based 3D printing
to deliver incredible part quality and printer reliability,
giving anyone from individual designers
to large production teams, the ability to bring
their ideas to life with more quality and reliability.
Let's get going.
The latest version of our PreForm software
makes printing on the Form 3 as seamless as possible.
It makes 3D print setup, management,
and monitoring simple.
To start printing, first, export your design as an STL
or OBJ file from your favorite CAD software.
Open the file in PreForm, our free and easy-to-use
software tool that prepares your design for 3D printing.
Formlabs offers a wide variety of 3D printing resins
formulated specifically for our printers,
including general purpose Standard Resins,
and specialty materials for engineering,
dental, jewelry, and more.
Choose your desired layer thickness.
A higher setting, like 100 microns,
will lead to faster printing, while lower settings,
like 25 microns, offer the best surface detail.
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Use One-Click Print to automatically set up supports,
layout, and orientation in one step.
Make advanced manual adjustments such as support size,
density, and position as needed.
Once your print is ready, send it to the printer
via USB, Ethernet, or WiFi.
You can also upload to a primed printer
via the cloud with Remote Print,
allowing you to work anywhere, anytime.
During printing, the online Dashboard allows you
to monitor print progress and check material supplies,
effectively managing a fleet of printers
and users across multiple locations.
Once uploaded, you're ready to print.
The Form 3's versatile cartridge and tank system allows
you to easily change materials
without having to handle resin.
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Before starting the print, make sure the build platform,
resin cartridge, and resin tank are
ready inside the printer.
Unless you change materials,
you'll only need to set them up once.
The Form 3's resin cartridges and build platform
are the same as those used with the Form 2.
The resin cartridge is part of our hassle-free resin system
that automatically senses the resin level
and fills the tank as you print,
so your print won't be interrupted.
The Form 3 resin tank, which makes up the print surface,
features a strong, flexible film held in tension.
This cutting-edge technology reduces the force on your part
during the peel process to produce detailed parts
with smooth surface finish.
To minimize user error, the Form 3 will automatically
sense when everything is inserted correctly
and you're ready to start a print.
Many sensors integrated throughout the printer
help maintain ideal print conditions
and sends you alerts about print progress
and the state of your machine.
And once you press print, you can just leave the printer
to complete the print so you can go focus on other work.
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After the print is finished, there are three main steps
in post-processing stereolithography parts:
rinsing in IPA, not the beer, isopropyl alcohol,
the removal of supports, and post-curing.
Formlabs has made each of these steps
as easy as possible to save you time
and increase your throughput.
To rinse your part, insert the build platform
directly into Form Wash after printing
for a consistent, automatic rinse.
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The Form 3's light-touch supports are designed
to tear away with ease,
leaving behind minimal support marks
for easier post-processing.
Depending on the model and the material,
you may want to remove supports before or after post-curing.
Next, transfer the part
to our automated post-curing station, the Form Cure.
Form Cure includes custom settings
that maximize mechanical properties
for each Formlabs material.
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Consistently produce high-quality results with less time
and less effort with the complete,
end-to-end Formlabs ecosystem.
The Form 3, built on advanced
Low Force Stereolithography technology,
is the next step toward universalizing
industrial-grade 3D printing for the desktop.
Continue exploring the resources on formlabs.com
to learn more about the Formlabs Form 3.