Clean Lubricate Z-Axis and Rail
@a1ex wrote: HI, I recently had a leak of resin from the print bead into lead screw and linier rail area. The machine was thought to be empty and clean when stowed on its back. Simple mistake and i...
View ArticleNew Kid on the block
@jelbro wrote: Hello there, got my form two setup just this week, impressive stuff ! Can anyone recommend a reasonably easy modelling package that doesn’t cost a fortune. Downloaded blender which...
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Form 2 Resin Tank falls apart mid-printing
@udesigns wrote: Form 2 purchased in Dec 2016, did not get much use of it during 2017, just some small prints here and there. Have not even finished the first resin cartridge. Yesterday I was curious...
View ArticleDLP machine and or/ DLP mode along side SLA
@sharpknlfe wrote: I think formlabs should consider creating a smaller less technical, more affordable DLP printer to introduce more people to 3d printing w/out scaring them off with a big price tag...
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Prints problem
@japantrader wrote: bought used 1+ trying to print with new resin from ApplyLabWork v1 black and new resin tank from formlabs Any ideas ? Why this happened ? inside even more ugly lines...
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My lasers lose curing power
@SPSpain wrote: Hello good day. After having bad experience in the repair of my Form1 + and the lack of spare parts by FormLabs I decided to buy Formlabs 2. It turns out that I have an open ticket to...
View ArticleHaziness on the glass optical window,
@Joxol wrote: I don’t know if this is common, but I seem to have some kind of strange almost soapy like haziness on my optical window. Can’t clean it off nor was it there when I got the printer. I...
View ArticleCorrupt meshes
@CMSDesign wrote: Hi as a new user to Form labs 2 , I am having issues importing meshes into preform, I use matrix jewellery CAD software which uses the Rhino as its core engine. Saving designs out as...
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Resin Tank Box Improvement
@leonlazic wrote: Hello community. I have a habit to remove the Resin Tank form my printer, every time I finish with a print and won’t be using the printer. This helps me stay away from those nasty...
View ArticleForm 1 laser repair
@Firefox3d wrote: Not sure if Formlabs will let this live but I have successfully replaced the laser diode in a Form 1, and have another on the bench so to speak. Both had the assembly sealed with...
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Why Clear resin is the "best" - the most versatile Standard Material
@Jens_Schnabel wrote: Why Clear Resin? Having tested all of Formlabs’ common resins the clear resin doesn’t only seem to be the one producing the nicest surface it is also the most versatile for any...
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Layer marks of occasional printouts
@poping2 wrote: KakaoTalk_20180417_110735822.jpg540x960 65.4 KB KakaoTalk_20180417_110735188.jpg960x540 93.4 KB KakaoTalk_20180417_110735595.jpg540x960 57.7 KB I have attached my printer status...
View ArticleWash & Cure Preset Functionality
@Ante_Vukorepa wrote: This was probably mentioned before, but the ability to create (manually) presets for both the Wash and Cure would be super useful. Nothing fancy, doesn’t need to be over USB or...
View ArticleThe part is not built on the ground
@monicagoodlett wrote: I had a printer in 8-10 months with no problems, suddenly I received a failed print. All I get in the first layer is trapped by the silicon base of the tank with nothing on the...
View ArticleSee what you have loaded on the printer in dashboard
@jbrown wrote: Would like to be able to see what I have already sent to the printer in dashboard. My printer is located on the other side of my building at work, now granted I get more steps in, but...
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Odd print failure
@billb wrote: Can anyone suggest why I’m getting this failure pattern along the edge of these wagons? IMG_0003.jpg1059x912 264 KB IMG_0005.jpg1049x895 259 KB Posts: 4 Participants: 4 Read full topic
View ArticlePutting used IPA in a curing oven
@DLowe wrote: Hello, I have a collection of used IPA from the baths that I’ve been putting in bottles, since we’re not supposed to pour it down the drain. I’ve had one bottle for several months now...
View ArticleOpenFL Material Files and technical info from flexvat.com
@HTL wrote: Since I started designing the Form 1/1+ aftermarket FEP/PDMS vat I have needed to create numerous material files for testing. I have in general sent these files via email to the purchasers...
View ArticleResin tank breaking and missing tank error
@darbyvet wrote: I have had one cracked tank already which is a known issue apparently searching the forum.The tank led to leakage of resin around the base that holds the tank in place.I cleaned...
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High Temperature snap fit
@rkagerer wrote: Hi folks, I haven’t played with High Temp resin yet. I have an application which might benefit from it - it’s a prototype bracket for a headlamp, which needs to withstand very high...
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