Formlabs has announced a complete system for automated washing and post-curing, Form Wash and Form Cure, at RAPID+TCT.
Finely-tuned to bring Formlabs’ materials to maximum mechanical properties, Formlabs will be presenting the new systems for the duration of the Rapid event in Pittsburgh.
Form Wash and Form Cure are said to streamline the entire 3D printing process to produce more consistent results, using less time and less effort.
Offering a uniform, consistent, and automated cleaning process, Form Wash can receive the Form 2’s build platform, or the parts that have been built on it, and ‘clean’ the parts automatically. Users can set the time, walk away, and let the Form Wash take care of the rest. The Form Wash’s impeller agitates parts in isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and, when it’s done, raises the basket or platform to unveil perfectly cleaned parts ready for post-curing. This system also includes a storage area to keep finishing tools tidy and a hydrometer that lets you know when it’s time to change out the IPA.
Form Wash and Form Cure
Form Cure introduces an enhanced method for post-curing 3D printed parts, controlling light, temperature, and time. It pairs 405 nm light with a heating system to achieve the ideal temperature conditions for the properties of SLA prints. Formlabs believe this system improves the performance of all its materials. Standard resins show increased strength, engineering resins reach peak performance, and castable resins burn out more cleanly.
“Anyone who’s used a 3D printer knows the dirty secret of the process: a lot happens in between hitting ‘print’ and holding a final product,” said David Lakatos, Chief Product Officer at Formlabs. “We know our users’ time is better spent designing and creating, so we developed Form Wash and Form Cure to bridge that missing gap, making it easier than ever to go from finished print to ready-to-use part.”
Form Wash and Form Cure will be showcased at the Formlabs booth (#1637) at the David D. Lawrence Exhibition Center until May 11th.
