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Replacing the Form Cure (2nd Generation) door

Replacing the Form Cure (2nd Generation) door

The Form Cure (2nd Generation) has a door that helps insulate the machine and contain the light from the LED modules. If the door is damaged, the Form Cure may not reach or maintain its target temperature. If the door cannot fully close, the machine does not allow you to start a post-curing cycle.

Use this guide to remove and replace the Form Cure (2nd Generation) door.

Form Cure (2. Generation)

Required Supplies:

Formlabs:

  • Door
  • 2.5 mm hex driver (included in the Form 4 or Form 4L tool caddy)

Third-party:

  • Nitrile gloves

Geschätzte Dauer: 10 Minuten

Vorbereitung des Arbeitsbereichs

Overview: Prepare the Form Cure (2nd Generation) and workspace for replacing the door.

Step 1: Prepare the workspace

Clear a workspace around your machine. Ensure that the workspace is well-ventilated and free of dust.

Step 2: Clean the Cure chamber

Warnung:

Kunstharz kann Hautreizung oder allergische Hautreaktionen hervorrufen. Tragen Sie bei der Handhabung von flüssigem Kunstharz oder kunstharzbeschichteten Oberflächen stets Handschuhe. Waschen Sie Ihre Haut mit reichlich Wasser und Seife.

Öffnen Sie die Tür des Form Cure. Entfernen Sie Harz, das sich in der Nachhärtekammer angesammelt hat oder ausgehärtet ist, mit Küchenpapier. Befeuchten Sie das Küchenpapier bei Bedarf mit Isopropylalkohol.

Gefahr:

IPA ist entzündlich. Bewahren Sie Behälter geschlossen und außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern auf. Lassen Sie IPA vollständig verdampfen, bevor Sie einen Nachhärtezyklus beginnen.

Step 3: Unplug the machine

Turn off the machine using the power switch on the back of the unit. Disconnect the power cable before continuing with maintenance. Do not perform maintenance on the machine while it is connected to power. Wait five minutes after disconnecting the machine from power before proceeding. If the machine was recently in use, the post-cure chamber will be warm. Wait at least 10 minutes for the chamber to cool.

Danger:

Performing maintenance on the machine while it is plugged in increases the risk of electric shock.

Ausbauen der Tür

Overview: Unscrew and uninstall the Form Cure door.

Step 1: Open the Cure door

Open the Cure door to access the door hinge screws.

Step 2: Remove the door hinge screws

Form Cure (2nd Generation with door open and door hinges annotated.
Form Cure (2nd Generation) with door open and door hinge screws annotated.

The Form Cure door is mounted to the machine’s frame with two hinges on the left side of the unit. Using a 2.5 mm hex driver, unscrew and remove the four screws securing the door to its hinges. Set the screws aside.

Step 3: Uninstall the door

Pull the door directly away from the Form Cure to separate it from the machine. Set the door aside for disposal.

Ersatztür einbauen

Overview: Mount and secure the replacement door.

Step 1: Align the replacement door

Slide the replacement door into place. Ensure that the front face of the door is flush with the front of the unit and that the left edge of the door is flush against the frame.

Step 2: Secure the replacement door

Form Cure (2nd Generation) with door open and door hinge screws annotated.

Thread one screw into each of the four hinge screw holes. Use a 2.5 mm hex drive to tighten the screws until finger tight.

Abschließen der Reparatur

Overview: After installing the replacement door, power on the machine and perform final checks.

Step 1: Power on the machine

Connect the power cable to the Form Cure and the power supply. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the unit to the ON position to turn on the machine.

Step 2: Test the repair

Start a post-cure cycle to test the replacement door. Monitor the Form Cure to ensure that the post-cure cycle runs normally. Contact Formlabs Support or your authorized reseller to share the results of the procedure.