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| - | =====Form 2 Training SOP===== | + | =====Form 2/3 Training SOP===== |
| Last edited: Furst (8/28/20) | Last edited: Furst (8/28/20) | ||
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| - | Name | + | Name (Last, First) |
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| Group or Company | Group or Company | ||
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| - | Signature | + | Signature |
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| ====Overview: | ====Overview: | ||
| - | * This training provides an introduction to using and operating the Form 2 SLA 3D printers including: | + | * This training provides an introduction to using and operating the FormLabs |
| * File Types | * File Types | ||
| * Software | * Software | ||
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| * Cleaning Build Tanks | * Cleaning Build Tanks | ||
| * Troubleshooting | * Troubleshooting | ||
| - | * The Form 2 is a 3D printer that uses SLA (stereolithography) to make a part. In SLA, a laser beam is directed into a tank of photoreactive resin, which hardens to form a layer of the part. The first layer adheres to the build platform, and each following layer adheres to the previous one. The finished part will be suspended upside-down above the resin tank. It has a build volume of 145 × 145 × 175 mm (5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in). | + | * The Form 2/3 is a 3D printer that uses SLA (stereolithography) to make a part. In SLA, a laser beam is directed into a tank of photoreactive resin, which hardens to form a layer of the part. The first layer adheres to the build platform, and each following layer adheres to the previous one. The finished part will be suspended upside-down above the resin tank. It has a build volume of 145 × 145 × 175 mm (5.7 × 5.7 × 6.9 in). |
| * The Form Wash is an automated washer that bathes the printed part in IPA (isopropyl alcohol) to wash off residual resin. | * The Form Wash is an automated washer that bathes the printed part in IPA (isopropyl alcohol) to wash off residual resin. | ||
| * The Form Cure is a chamber that exposes a printed part to UV light to finish the curing process. This is referred to as ‘post-curing.’ | * The Form Cure is a chamber that exposes a printed part to UV light to finish the curing process. This is referred to as ‘post-curing.’ | ||
| - | * Remember to enter job information into the 3D print job log! | + | * Remember to enter job information into FBS! |
| ====Safety==== | ====Safety==== | ||
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| ====Job Setup==== | ====Job Setup==== | ||
| **On The Computer:** \\ | **On The Computer:** \\ | ||
| - | * On the desktop computer near the Form 2 printers, open the PreForm software from the start menu. | + | * On the desktop computer near the Form 2/3 printers, open the PreForm software from the start menu. |
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| * To start a new print, click File > New | * To start a new print, click File > New | ||
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| **On the Printer: ** \\ | **On the Printer: ** \\ | ||
| - | * Press the button on the Form 2 to confirm the print | + | * Press the button on the Form 2/3 to confirm the print |
| * After the print is completed, slide out the build platform with the part attached and place it into a plastic bin with absorbent pad to catch any resin spill. | * After the print is completed, slide out the build platform with the part attached and place it into a plastic bin with absorbent pad to catch any resin spill. | ||
| * Close the orange cover | * Close the orange cover | ||
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| More information on the resin system and changing a cartridge can be found on the webpage | More information on the resin system and changing a cartridge can be found on the webpage | ||
| “Formlabs Resin Tank Information” through the Formlabs website. | “Formlabs Resin Tank Information” through the Formlabs website. | ||
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| + | Both the resin cartridges and build platforms are cross compatible with both the Form 2/3 as well as the newer Form 3 3D printers however the build tanks are not interchangeable. Types of resins are distributed between the Form 2/3 and Form 3 based on frequency used as well as which benefit from the low force SLA process employed by the Form 3 and should not be swapped without consultation with the staff. | ||
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| - Remove the empty resin cartridge: | - Remove the empty resin cartridge: | ||
| - Close the vent cap at the top right of the resin cartridge to prevent resin from spilling out once removed | - Close the vent cap at the top right of the resin cartridge to prevent resin from spilling out once removed | ||
| - | - Hold the cartridge handle and lift to remove from the Form 2. Store the cartridge upright with the valve cover installed to protect storage surfaces from resin. | + | - Hold the cartridge handle and lift to remove from the Form 2/3. Store the cartridge upright with the valve cover installed to protect storage surfaces from resin. |
| - Insert a new resin cartridge: | - Insert a new resin cartridge: | ||
| - Shake and rotate the new resin cartridge to ensure that the resin is mixed thoroughly. | - Shake and rotate the new resin cartridge to ensure that the resin is mixed thoroughly. | ||
| - Align the cartridge with the opening at the back of the printer. Push down on the cartridge handle until the top of the cartridge is level with the printer. | - Align the cartridge with the opening at the back of the printer. Push down on the cartridge handle until the top of the cartridge is level with the printer. | ||
| - Press open the vent cap to ensure the resin tank can fill correctly | - Press open the vent cap to ensure the resin tank can fill correctly | ||
| + | **New build tanks should be marked off when a new resin cartridge is put into rotation. This allows us to keep track of the wear on the build tanks and troubleshoot the printers more easily. Each new build tank is marked with a countdown of the number of liters remaining. Continue to numbers off the list as new resin tanks are put into use.** | ||
| ====Switching a printer from one type of resin to another==== | ====Switching a printer from one type of resin to another==== | ||
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| - Remove resin cartridge: | - Remove resin cartridge: | ||
| - Close the vent cap at the top right of the resin cartridge to prevent resin from spilling out once removed. | - Close the vent cap at the top right of the resin cartridge to prevent resin from spilling out once removed. | ||
| - | - Hold the cartridge handle and lift to remove from the Form 2. Store the cartridge upright with the valve cover installed to protect storage surfaces from resin. | + | - Hold the cartridge handle and lift to remove from the Form 2/3. Store the cartridge upright with the valve cover installed to protect storage surfaces from resin. |
| - Remove the resin tank | - Remove the resin tank | ||
| - Hold the front tabs of the resin tank | - Hold the front tabs of the resin tank | ||
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| - Cover the resin tank and store on the left side of the fume hood | - Cover the resin tank and store on the left side of the fume hood | ||
| - Insert the resin tank for the resin that you plan to use | - Insert the resin tank for the resin that you plan to use | ||
| - | - Lift the Form 2 orange cover. Use the tank grips to hold the Resin Tank LT, with the wiper resting inside the tank. If the tank contains resin, cover the tank with the plastic lid to align the wiper and minimize the risk of spills during insertion. | + | - Lift the Form 2/3 orange cover. Use the tank grips to hold the Resin Tank LT, with the wiper resting inside the tank. If the tank contains resin, cover the tank with the plastic lid to align the wiper and minimize the risk of spills during insertion. |
| - Align and insert the four small feet of the resin tank into the corresponding slots in the tank carrier on the printer. | - Align and insert the four small feet of the resin tank into the corresponding slots in the tank carrier on the printer. | ||
| - | - Hold the front tabs and carefully push the tank until the tank feet lock into the slots on the tank carrier. Check the touchscreen display to confirm that the Form 2 detects the tank. The Form 2 will only detect the tank when the tank is fully inserted. | + | - Hold the front tabs and carefully push the tank until the tank feet lock into the slots on the tank carrier. Check the touchscreen display to confirm that the Form 2/3 detects the tank. The Form 2/3 will only detect the tank when the tank is fully inserted. |
| - Lock the wiper blade | - Lock the wiper blade | ||
| - Align and insert the wiper foot into the wiper mount. | - Align and insert the wiper foot into the wiper mount. | ||
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| - Replace build platform | - Replace build platform | ||
| - Make sure that all of the resin tanks are correctly labeled. | - Make sure that all of the resin tanks are correctly labeled. | ||
| + | **New build tanks should be marked off when a new resin cartridge is put into rotation. This allows us to keep track of the wear on the build tanks and troubleshoot the printers more easily. Each new build tank is marked with a countdown of the number of liters remaining. Continue to numbers off the list as new resin tanks are put into use.** | ||
| ====Maintenance==== | ====Maintenance==== | ||
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| - | ====Form 2 Quick Review==== | + | ====Form 2/3 Quick Review==== |
| Tool Lead: \\ | Tool Lead: \\ | ||
| Contact: andrewfurst@ucsb.edu | Contact: andrewfurst@ucsb.edu | ||
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| * Switching resin types | * Switching resin types | ||
| * Close breather valve on resin cartridge | * Close breather valve on resin cartridge | ||
| - | * Resin cartridge by pulling straight up on the handle behind the form labs printers | + | * Remove the resin cartridge by pulling straight up on the handle behind the form labs printers |
| * Cap the cartridge valve using the included orange tap and cap | * Cap the cartridge valve using the included orange tap and cap | ||
| * Remove the wiper by pulling straight out towards the front of the fume hood. | * Remove the wiper by pulling straight out towards the front of the fume hood. | ||
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| * Lift the wiper and resin tray out simultaneously, | * Lift the wiper and resin tray out simultaneously, | ||
| * Cover resin tray with black plastic cover and label | * Cover resin tray with black plastic cover and label | ||
| - | * Replace resin tray with clean or desired resin tank. Push tank and wiper firmly back toward the Form 2 until it clicks into place | + | * Replace resin tray with clean or desired resin tank. Push tank and wiper firmly back toward the Form 2/3 until it clicks into place |
| * Replace resin cartridge and open valve | * Replace resin cartridge and open valve | ||
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