FormLabs Form 3 SLA 3D Printer

Machine • Studio
Safety Training is REQUIRED before using this resource and must be cleared by Hybrid Atelier personnel.
FormLabs Form 3 SLA 3D Printer

Stations

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Features

  • 25μm XY Resolution
  • 250mW Laser Power
  • 25 – 300μm Layer Thickness
  • 14.5 × 14.5 × 18.5cm Build Volume

Available Materials

  • Castable Wax Resin
  • Flexible Resin
  • Grey Resin
  • Clear Resin

FormLab Materials

Personal Protective Equipment

Safety Glasses Required

Glasses are required when removing supports or handling liquid resin or resin-coated surfaces.

Gloves Required

Wear gloves when handling liquid resin or resin-coated surfaces or working with isopropyl alcohol.

Hazards

Flammable Materials

Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable chemical.

Laser

Although safe when enclosed, the laser beam is harmful to the eyes. Avoid direct contact.

Health Hazard Materials

Resin is a skin irritant or cause an allergic skin reaction.

Things to Avoid

  1. Avoid inhaling fumes from isopropyl alcohol.

Safety Checks

  1. Cutting hazard: Using the included tools (e.g., flush cutters, scrapers, etc.) on slippery surfaces (such as a resin-coated build platform) can result in sudden movement. Orient sharp tools away from yourself, especially when cutting or scraping.
  2. Risk of injury: Some methods of support removal may cause small pieces of supports to break away. Beware of flying debris and consider wearing eye protection and gloves to protect the skin and eyes.

Form 3 Safety

Operational Checks

  1. Keep isopropyl alcohol containers closed.
  2. Orient sharp tools away from yourself, especially when cutting or scraping.

Cleanup

  1. Return isopropyl alcohol to the flammables cabinet.
  2. Wash Hands

    Resin is a skin irritant. Wash skin with plenty of soap and water.