Difference between revisions of "3D Printing (SLA)"
From Lofaro Lab Wiki
(14 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
Line 20: | Line 20: | ||
# Download and open [https://formlabs.com/tools/preform/ Preform] | # Download and open [https://formlabs.com/tools/preform/ Preform] | ||
# Import your file into a new workspace and scale and orientate as needed | # Import your file into a new workspace and scale and orientate as needed | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Scale and Orientate==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===3d Modeling Cont.=== | ||
# Click on the Click to Print button to allow the software to perfect the supports and print time required | # Click on the Click to Print button to allow the software to perfect the supports and print time required | ||
# If the Print display at the bottom of the workspace still shows red follow these steps (otherwise skip to step #) : | # If the Print display at the bottom of the workspace still shows red follow these steps (otherwise skip to step #) : | ||
− | # | + | [[File:Red Print.png|thumb|center|500px]] |
+ | |||
+ | [[File:Modifying Supports.png|thumb|center|400px]] | ||
+ | # | ||
+ | [[File:Printer.png|thumb|center|600px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===SLA Printing Set up=== | ||
+ | Before sending your file to the printer be sure to check the resin container and make sure the vent is open which is seen as a small black cap that is flipped open nest to the resin container. | ||
+ | [[File:Resin.png|thumb|center|300px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | Upload your file using the USB cable attached to the printer. | ||
+ | [[File:Ready to Print.png|thumb|center|300px]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | Once the file is uploaded, be sure to make sure that the lid is closed and kept closed for the entire print. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Follow the instructions displayed on the screen and press print. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Treating & Curing the Print === |
Latest revision as of 01:02, 29 January 2018
Contents
Overview
Learn how to use, maintain and operate SLA based 3D printers specifically the FormLabs printer Form 2.
Prerequistes
- 3D CAD Modeling Fusion 360
=Software Required
What you will learn
- Export 3D models to 3D printer compatible formats
- Load and unload resin
- How to start a print on Form 2 printer
Procedure
3D Modeling
- Save your file in STL format in Fusion 360
- Download and open Preform
- Import your file into a new workspace and scale and orientate as needed
Scale and Orientate
3d Modeling Cont.
- Click on the Click to Print button to allow the software to perfect the supports and print time required
- If the Print display at the bottom of the workspace still shows red follow these steps (otherwise skip to step #) :
SLA Printing Set up
Before sending your file to the printer be sure to check the resin container and make sure the vent is open which is seen as a small black cap that is flipped open nest to the resin container.
Upload your file using the USB cable attached to the printer.
Once the file is uploaded, be sure to make sure that the lid is closed and kept closed for the entire print.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen and press print.