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Receiving and setting up the Form Wash L V2

Receiving and setting up the Form Wash L V2

Plan an appropriate location for the Form Wash L V2. The Form Wash L is a floor-based unit. Purchase additional finishing supplies, including a suitable washing solvent to ensure you can start using the Form Wash L when it arrives.

The Form Wash L is ready for use once the Wi-Fi antenna is installed, the machine is connected to a power source, and the wash bucket is filled with solvent.

Zusätzliches Zubehör

Prior to receiving the Form Wash L, purchase at least 43 L of your preferred solvent.

Purchase the following additional supplies to finish post-cured parts: 

  • Powder-free, chemical-resistant disposable gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
  • Sandpaper
  • Mineral oil
  • Primer and paints

Einrichtung des Arbeitsbereichs

Review the technical specifications to determine the best location for the Form Wash L.

The Form Wash L has the following dimensions: 78 × 46 × 67 cm (30.7 × 18.1 × 26.4 in). The Form Wash L unit weighs 56.7 kg (125 lbs) without solvent.

Reserve the following minimum dimensions for the most convenient access:

  • Width: 100 cm (40 in)
  • Depth: 120 cm (48 in)
  • Height: 120 cm (48 in)

Operate the Form Wash L in a well-ventilated room with a temperature of 18–28 °C (64–82 °F). Follow safety considerations for the Form Wash L.

Unboxing the Form Wash L

The Form Wash L ships in a cardboard carton protected by foam inserts above and below the unit. The packaging contains the accessories, the power supply, and the Form Wash L Safety Booklet (English only). During unboxing, inspect the Form Wash L for any damage or missing items. In the case of damage or missing items, contact Formlabs Support or your authorized reseller.

Tip:

Keep the packaging for transportation or shipping.

The machine’s power cord is included on top of the foam inside the box. If you cannot locate the power cable, be sure to check all boxes in your shipment, as it may have been packed separately.

To unbox the Form Wash L:

  1. Position the packaging near a designated workspace, leaving enough room for two people to comfortably maneuver throughout the area. Stand the packaging upright to ensure it is level.
  2. Lift the outer cardboard box off of the lower carrier tray.
  3. Cut the packing tape holding the top foam to the lower carrier tray, then remove the top foam from the machine.
  4. Open the lid of the machine and remove the accessories box.
  5. Remove the foam inserts found at the top of the machine.
  6. Use the provided handles on the carrying slings to lift the machine out of its carrier tray.
  7. Carefully move the machine to its workspace.

Caution:

If you need to move the Form Wash L, use the carrying slings to move the machine. Do not pick up the Form Wash L without the carrying slings.

  1. Tilt each side of the machine up slightly to remove the carrying slings.
  2. Open the machine’s door and remove the foam surrounding the wash bucket.

Notice:

Remove all packaging material before connecting the Form Wash L to a power source. Retain all packaging and inserts for warranty service. Refer to the manual for the repackaging instructions.

Form Wash L components

Form Wash L V2 components
  1. Platform mount: Holds the build platform when washing parts on the platform. Adjustable arms let the machine wash different types of build platforms at two different solvent levels.
  2. Basket: Removable container holds parts to wash without the build platform.
  3. Basket mount: A single hook secures the basket to raise and lower.
  4. Outer lid: Limits solvent evaporation.
  5. Inner lid: A hinged, secondary lid opens and closes to contain solvent while allowing parts to be lowered or raised from the bucket.
  6. Wash bucket: Removable container holds a maximum of 43 L (11.4 US gal) of solvent. A rotating impeller at the bottom of the wash bucket circulates the solvent.
  7. Solvent monitor: A sensor measures the amount of resin dissolved in the solvent, allowing the Form Wash L to determine when the solvent needs to be replaced.
  8. Touchscreen: The LCD capacitive touch user interface displays wash cycle information, settings, and error messages.
  9. Electric siphon pump: A battery-powered siphon pump for moving solvent into and out of the wash bucket. The pump has a dedicated storage slot underneath the wash bucket.
  10. Solvent: Not included. Dissolves liquid resin from printed parts’ surfaces.

Form Wash L tools and storage

Additional tools provided with the Form Wash L V2
  1. Power cable: Provides power to the Form Wash L.
  2. Wi-Fi antenna: Allows the machine to connect to a network via Wi-Fi.
  3. Rinse bottle: Remove resin trapped in cavities and internal channels of prints. Use clean solvent.
  4. Flush cutters: Snip to separate prints from their supports. Cut with the flat side on the prints’ surface for minimal support marks.

Installing the Form Wash L

Place the Form Wash L on a clean, level surface with a nearby power source. Plug the included power cable into the power port on the back of the unit and connect the power cable to a circuit. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the unit to the ON position to power on the machine.

The Form Wash L requires an internet connection in order to receive firmware updates.

To install the Wi-Fi antenna, screw the Wi-Fi antenna into the jack on the back of the unit.

For Ethernet, connect the machine to your LAN with an Ethernet cable. Refer to Connecting the Form Wash L and Form Cure L via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi for more information.

As the Form Wash L initializes, the Formlabs logo with a progress bar appears on the touchscreen, followed by the onboarding screen. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish setting up the machine by removing any remaining packaging, filling the Form Wash L with solvent, and installing the solvent monitor. Be sure to set your solvent type, either during the onboarding process or by tapping the Solvent card on the home screen.

Installieren der Arme der Konstruktionsplattformhalterungen

Wählen Sie den Arm der Konstruktionsplattformhalterung in einer Konfiguration, die Ihren Konstruktionsplattformen, den Höhen der Teile und der Menge der verfügbaren Lösungsmittel entspricht.

Der Universal Build Platform Adapter verfügt über mehrere Nuten für die Befestigung der Konstruktionsplattformhalterungen. Er ist mit drei Armen ausgestattet: links, rechts und in der Mitte. Der linke und der rechte Arm passen in die äußeren Positionen, die in der Abbildung unten mit 1, mit 2 und mit 3 gekennzeichnet sind. Installieren Sie den mittleren Arm, um zwei Form 2, Form 3 oder Form 4 Konstruktionsplattformen gleichzeitig waschen zu können.

Linker, mittlerer und rechter Arm zur Befestigung der Konstruktionsplattformhalterung

Die obere Gruppe von Einstellungen (in der Abbildung unten mit X gekennzeichnet) entspricht einem vollen Form Wash L. Die untere Gruppe (in der Abbildung unten mit Y gekennzeichnet) entspricht einem halbvollen Form Wash L mit etwa 20 l Lösungsmittel.

Positionen der Arme der Konstruktionsplattform auf dem Universal Build Platform Adapter
PrinterBuild platformsLeft/right platform arm positionMiddle arm installed
Form 2
Form 3 generation
Standard Build Platform
Build Platform 2
Stainless Steel Build Platform
2Yes
Form 3L generationForm 3L Build Platform
Form 3L Build Platform 2L
2No
Form 4 generationForm 4 Build Platform
Form 4 Flex Build Platform
1Yes
Form 4L generationForm 4L Build Platform
Form 4L Flex Build Platform
3No

Beispielkonfigurationen sind unten dargestellt:

DruckerObere PositionUntere Position
Form 2
Form 3 Generation
Two Form 3 build platforms on the Form Wash L Universal Build Platform AdapterTwo Form 3 build platforms on the Form Wash L Universal Build Platform Adapter
Form 3L GenerationOne Form 3L build platform on the Form Wash L Universal Build Platform AdapterOne Form 3L build platform on the Form Wash L Universal Build Platform Adapter
Form 4 GenerationTwo Form 4 build platforms on the Form Wash L Universal Build Platform AdapterTwo Form 4 build platforms on the Form Wash L Universal Build Platform Adapter
Form 4L GenerationOne Form 4L build platform on the Form Wash L Universal Build Platform AdapterN/A

Note:

Remove the wash basket when washing a Form 4L build platform on a Form Wash L V1 unit with the Universal Build Platform Adapter. The wash basket interferes with the build platform, preventing it from sitting fully on the build platform mount arms.

So installieren Sie die Konstruktionsplattformhalterungsarme:

  1. Tippen Sie auf dem Touchscreen des Form Wash L auf Raise (Anheben). Die Konstruktionsplattformhalterung hebt sich aus dem Behälter hinaus.
  2. Wählen Sie zur Installation der Arme für die Konstruktionsplattformhalterung die Position, die am besten zu Ihren Waschanforderungen passt.
  3. Fügen Sie die Laschen in die ausgewählten Nuten ein und schieben Sie die Arme nach unten, um sie zu fixieren.
Installation einer Konstruktionsplattformhalterung auf dem Universal Build Platform Adapter
Installation einer Konstruktionsplattformhalterung auf dem Universal Build Platform Adapter
  1. Stellen Sie sicher, dass die Arme der Konstruktionsplattformhalterung vollständig in die Nuten eingefügt sind. Wenn ein Arm vollständig eingefügt ist, ist der breite Teil der Nute oberhalb des Arms vollständig sichtbar.
Falsch installierter Arm der Konstruktionsplattformhalterung
Korrekt installierter Arm der Konstruktionsplattformhalterung
  1. Tippen Sie auf dem Touchscreen des Form Wash L auf Lower (Absenken). Die Konstruktionsplattformhalterung senkt sich in den Behälter.