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- | Signature | + | Signature |
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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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“Formlabs Resin Tank Information” through the Formlabs website. | “Formlabs Resin Tank Information” through the Formlabs website. | ||
- | Both the resin cartridges and build platforms are cross compatible with both the Form 2 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 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. | + | 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. |
- 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. | ||
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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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- | ====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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* 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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