Note:
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.
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Receiving and setting up the Form Cure V2
Receiving and setting up the Form Cure V2
The Form Cure V2 is ready for use once the turntable is installed and the Form Cure is connected to power.
Additional supplies
Prior to receiving the Form Cure, purchase the following additional supplies to help finish post-cured parts:
- Powder-free, chemical-resistant, disposable gloves (nitrile or neoprene)
- Sandpaper
- Low-fiber paper towels
- Mineral oil
- Non-reactive nitrile gloves
- Primer and paints
- Safety glasses
Arranging the workspace
Review the technical specifications to determine the best location for the Form Cure.
The Form Cure has the following dimensions: 33.7 × 35.6 × 40.4 cm (13.3 × 14.0 × 15.9 in). The Form Cure unit weighs 12.1 kg (26.7 lb).
Reserve the following minimum dimensions for the most convenient access:
- Width: 38.1 cm (15.0 in)
- Depth: 66.0 cm (26.0 in)
- Height: 45.0 cm (17.7 in)
Operate the Form Cure in a well-ventilated room with a temperature of 18–28 °C (64–82 °F). Follow safety considerations for the Form Cure.
Unboxing the Form Cure
The Form Cure ships in a cardboard carton protected by foam inserts above and below the unit. The upper foam insert contains the power cable. During unboxing, inspect the Form Cure for any damage or missing items. In the case of damage or missing items, contact Formlabs Support or your authorized reseller.
To unbox the Form Cure:
- Open the box from the top.
- Lift and remove the foam insert containing the power supply.
- Use the provided handles on each side of the unit to lift the Form Cure out of the box.
- Remove internal packaging.
- Remove the turntable, located at the bottom of the box.
Notice:
Remove all packaging material before connecting power. Retain all packaging and inserts for warranty service. Refer to the manual for the repackaging instructions.
Form Cure components
- Door: Double walled chamber door insulates the chamber and allows it to heat quickly. Orange window treatment blocks curing light.
- Heaters: Two 450 W heaters can heat the chamber up to 100 °C / 212 °F.
- LEDs: Three arrays with a total of 48 405 nm LEDs help to post-cure parts. Secondary lights illuminate the turntable when the door is open and during heating.
- Turntable: Rotating glass plate ensures balanced post-curing across all exposed surfaces.
- Display: Shows status, time, temperature, and options for configuring the Form Cure, including pre-programming post-curing profiles with recommended settings for each Formlabs material.
- Knob: Turn or press to adjust time and temperature settings and to start, pause, or stop post-curing.
- Power cable (not pictured): Provides power to the Form Cure.
Installing the Form Cure
The Form Cure is ready to use once the turntable is installed and the power is connected. Each cycle requires time to preheat before the 405 nm lights begin post-curing. The preheating time depends on the current temperature and the target post-cure temperature.
- Find a clean, level surface with a nearby power source.
- Remove the thin plastic wrapper from the Form Cure exterior.
- Open the door.
- Insert the turntable on the circular wheel mount at the base of the cure chamber.
- Connect the power cable to the Form Cure and a power source. Power on the machine using the switch on the back of the unit. The Form Cure includes a USB port to facilitate firmware updates.
