A Consistent, Automated Post-processing Workflow
Post-curing maximizes material properties for stereolithography prints, improving parts’ strength and performance.
Form Cure L uses 70W of light power along with a heating system that achieve temperature setting perfect for the properties of the printed parts. It provides smooth and faster prints with a focus on fine details.
Formlabs Form Cure L Features
Formlabs Form Cure L Benefits
Post-curing Accuracy
Post curing is not necessary for all resins, but the Formlabs Form Cure L improves the performance of Formlabs part materials, especially the resins that require distinct mechanical properties.
Printing cures the resin to its “green” state. In the green state, some polymer connections are not yet fully reacted. Post-curing parts with additional light and heat strengthens the polymer structure, improving strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance.
The increased number of bonds pulls the material together more tightly. Therefore, post-curing also causes minor shrinkage, and each material’s print settings are designed to account for the expected shrinkage during printing and post-curing.
Reliable and Durable Parts
Due to its professional post-curing, parts are fully cured and made ready for their peak performance.
Form Cure combines UV lights and heat to make sure you get the best results following your 3D prints.
An advanced heating system precisely controls the temperature based on the parmeters entered by the user;it also boasts 45 multi-directional LEDs emits UV rays at the finest 405 nm for the perfect printed parts. Prints are also rotated one revolution per minute due to its turntable providing uniform exposure.
Improve Part Performance
Formlabs form cure has dramatically improved the performance of all printed materials, standard resin increases in strength, engineering resins reach peak performance, and castable resins burn out all more clearly. It is compatible with a variety of materials as well.
For Standard Resins, simply use Form Cure’s default time and temperature. For all other materials, use unique recommended settings for optimum performance.
Automated Post Processing
For almost any 3D printing technology, post processing adds time and limits throughput.
Formlabs post processing solutions simplify and automate post processing so you can consistently produce quality results and maintain a tidy workspace with less time and effort. The Form Wash L and Form Cure L machines streamline and automate rinsing and post-curing of stereolithography prints.
For Formlabs Form SLA 3D Printers
Formlabs Form Cure Process
Three steps to harden your SLA parts
Step 1: Insert washed and dried prints
Wash parts with the Formlabs Form Wash to remove solvent and support material.
Open the door and distribute parts on the round turntable. Space parts evenly to allow light and heat to reach all areas.
Step 2: Set the post-cure time and temperature
Set the post-cure time and temperature settings for your resin. The LEDs activate, and the timer starts once the heater reaches the target temperature.
During preheating, the display shows the Preheating status, which includes the current temperature and the target temperature.
Step 3: Remove the parts
The LEDs and heater turn off automatically at the end of the post-cure cycle.
Open the door and remove the cured parts.
Compare Formlabs Form Cure and Form Cure L
| Form Cure | Form Cure L | |
|---|---|---|
| Printer Compatibility | Form 4, Form 4B, Form 3, Form 3+, Form 3B, Form 2 | Form 4, Form 4B, Form 3L, Form 3BL, Form 3, Form 3+, Form 3B, Form 2 |
| Dimensions | 26.2 x 26.2 x 34.0 cm 10.3 x 10.3 x 13.4 in Height when open: 64 cm (25.2 in) | 69.0 x 54.0 x 44.5 cm 27.2 x 21.3 x 17.5 in |
| Weight | 5.6 kg 12.4 lbs | 24 kg 53 lb |
| Turntable Diameter | 19.3 cm 7.6 in | 39.5 cm 15.6 in |
| Maximum Part Height | 18.5 cm 7.28 in | 32 cm 12.6 in |
| Operating Temperature | Suggested 18—28 °C Suggested 64—82 °F | Suggested 18—28 °C Suggested 64—82 °F |
| Maximum Cure Chamber | 80 °C 176 °F | 80 °C 176 °F |
| Light Source | 13 multi-directional LEDs | 45 multi-directional LEDs |
| LED Power | 39 W | 70W |
| LED Radiant | 9.1 W | 36W |
| LED Wavelength | 405 nm | 375 nm, 405nm |
| Power Requirements | 90–240 V 6.0 A 50/60 Hz 144 W | Input (NA) 100 – 120 VAC, 50-60Hz, 15A Input (EU) 220 – 240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 8A |
Industries we work with
TriMech Advanced Manufacturing is used in a wide variety of industries
Architectural Design & Construction
- Model making
- Urban planning
- Concepts
High Tech & Consumer Products
- Aesthetic and function testing
- Concepts and prototypes
- Sales and marketing models
Dental, Medical & Life Sciences
- Anatomical models
- Medical devices
- Orthopedics
- Prosthetics
- Surgical planning models
Industrial Products, Mold Tool & Die
- Jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling
- Injection molding
- Silicone molding
- Sand and investment casting
- Thermoforming
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