The Form Cure V2 requires time to reach the specified temperature before the 405 nm lights begin post-curing. The heating time depends on the current temperature and the target post-cure temperature.

Before inserting a printed part into the Form Cure:

• Review relevant safety information in the support article Safety with the Form Cure.
• Consult the Form Cure manual for more detailed safety documentation.
• Set up the Form Cure following the instructions in the support article Receiving and setting up the Form Cure V2.
• Refer to the support article Form Cure V2 time and temperature settings for up-to-date post-cure settings for each Formlabs material.
• Consider the size and geometry of each part when choosing a post-cure cycle for the Form Cure.

Use the knob to operate the Form Cure. Rotate the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to move between items in a menu, and push the knob to select an option on the display.

• Start activates the heater and internal LEDs. The 405 nm lights begin post-curing once the heater reaches the target temperature.
• The material type and version displays the recommended Form Cure time and temperature settings for the selected resin.
• Time adjusts the cure time, indicated in minutes. Push the knob to select this option, and rotate the knob to move between time settings.
• Temperature adjusts the cure temperature, indicated in degrees Celsius (℃). Push the knob to select this option, and rotate the knob to move between temperature settings.
• 1 Min Cure activates the heater and internal LEDs for one minute.
• Settings displays a menu of information about the unit.
• Edit Time adjusts the cure time for an active post-cure cycle.
• Pause turns off the heater and LEDs during a post-cure cycle, while preserving the remaining time in the post-cure cycle. Opening the door automatically pauses the post-cure cycle.
• Abort cancels the remaining time in the post-cure cycle and turns off the heater and LEDs.

Insert washed and fully dried parts into the Form Cure. Let the Form Cure preheat by selecting a time and temperature, leaving the prints inserted. Remove the parts when the post-cure cycle finishes.

Always consult the support article Form Cure V2 time and temperature settings as the primary source of information for up-to-date post-cure settings.

Insert washed and dried prints

Allow parts to fully dry after washing. Check surfaces and interior spaces for trapped solvent. Curing parts that contain solvent and dissolved resin may cure solvent inside the part, prevent parts from strengthening, and affect material properties.

Open the door and distribute parts on the round turntable. Space parts evenly to allow light and heat to reach all areas. Close the door.

Set the post-cure time and temperature

1. Check your resin’s recommended post-cure time and temperature before beginning a post-cure cycle.
2. Turn the knob to navigate the display menu and select the material type and version. Push the knob to select or confirm.
3. Select Start. 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.

Remove parts

The LEDs and heater turn off automatically at the end of the post-cure cycle. Open the door to remove parts.

After post-curing

• Visit the Finishing section on the support site for more information on additional finishing and post-processing steps.
• Clean and maintain your Form Cure, as needed.
• Check how many hours your Form Cure has been in use by turning and pressing the knob to Settings > System > Statistics. The Statistics screen appears, displaying the unit’s number of Total Cycles, Heat Cycles, and hours of LED Usage.