Plan an appropriate location for the Form Studio Wash+Cure. Purchase additional finishing supplies, including a suitable washing solvent, to ensure you can start using the Form Studio Wash+Cure when it arrives.

The Form Studio Wash+Cure switches modes based on whether the turntable or wash bucket is installed

Purchase the following additional supplies:

• Paper towels. Keep paper towels in stock to ensure a clean work environment for printing and finishing.
• Solvent. Multiple solvents are suitable for washing SLA printed parts. Prior to receiving the Form Studio Wash+Cure, purchase at least 10 liters of the solvent that best suits your needs.
• Personal protective equipment. Powder-free, chemical-resistant, disposable gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
• Finishing tools. Purchase additional tools like sandpaper, mineral oil, and paints to help fully finish your parts.
• Hydrometer. Your wash solvent should be replaced when it is no longer able to clean your printed parts. Optionally, you can use a hydrometer to track the concentration of resin in the solvent.
  • For isopropyl alcohol (IPA), replace the used solvent when the resin concentration reaches 10%.
  • For tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether (TPM), replace the used solvent when resin concentration reaches 30–32% or when the specific gravity is above 1.0.
  • For Formlabs Resin Washing Solution, replace the used solvent when the specific gravity is above 0.975.

The Form Studio Wash+Cure has the following dimensions: 33 × 30 × 44 cm (13 × 11.8 × 17.3 in). The unit weighs 9 kg (19.8 lb).

Reserve the following minimum dimensions for the most convenient access:

• Width: 46 cm (18.1 in)
• Depth: 43 cm (16.9 in)
• Height: 84 cm (33 in)

Operate the Form Studio Wash+Cure in a well-ventilated room with a temperature of 18—28 °C (64—82 °F). Follow all guidance in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided by the manufacturer of your solvent.

The Form Studio Wash+Cure ships in a cardboard carton, protected by foam inserts above and below the machine. During unboxing, inspect the machine for any damage or missing items. In the case of damage or missing items, contact Formlabs Support or your authorized reseller.

1. Cover: Orange cover blocks curing light when in cure mode.
2. Mode button: Shows which mode is active (wash or cure). Press to manually change the mode.
3. Knob: Turn or press to change mode or confirm speed selection.
4. Display: Shows status, time, and speed options.
5. LEDs: Two arrays with a total of 24 405 nm LEDs help to post-cure parts.
6. Turntable mount: Rotates the turntable to balance post-curing across all exposed surfaces.
7. Turntable: Rotating plastic plate ensures balanced post-curing across all exposed surfaces.
8. Wash bucket: Holds a maximum of 10 L of solvent. Mounts into Form Studio Wash+Cure base for washing printed parts.
9. Wash basket: Contains printed parts during washing.
10. Wash bucket cover: Latching cover keeps solvent from evaporating or spilling when not in use.
11. Rinse bottle (not pictured): Squeeze bottle for manually rinsing printed parts.
12. Power cable (not pictured): Provides power to the Form Studio Wash+Cure.
13. Impeller (not pictured): Located in the wash bucket. Couples to the Form Studio Wash+Cure with magnets and agitates solvent during a wash cycle.

Place the Form Studio Wash+Cure on a clean, level surface with a nearby power source.

The Form Studio Wash+Cure is ready for use for part washing once the wash bucket has been filled between the minimum and maximum (10 L) fill lines. Choose whether to wash the part on the build platform or in the basket.

Connect the power cable and external supply to the Form Studio Wash+Cure and a power source.