The Form Cure L has a door that helps insulate the machine and contain the light from the LED modules. If the door is damaged, the Form Cure L 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 L V1 door.

Estimated time: 15 minutes (additional time may be required to allow the post-cure chamber to cool if the machine was recently in use)

Overview: Prepare the Form Cure L V1 and a dust-free workspace for replacing the Form Cure L door.

Step 1: Unplug the networking cables and Wi-Fi antenna

Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from the unit, if they are connected. Unscrew and remove the Wi-Fi antenna.

Step 2: Unplug the machine

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 two hours for the chamber to cool.

Overview: Unscrew and remove the top shell to access the door hinge screws.

Step 1: Unscrew the top shell retention screws

The top shell is secured to the frame of the machine with six hex screws. When facing the front of the Form Cure L, two screws are located on the right side and four are located on the left. Use a 2.5 mm hex driver to unscrew and remove the screws.

Step 2: Remove the top shell

Slide the top shell towards the back of the machine to unhook it from the frame. Lift the top shell away from the machine and set it to the side.

Overview: Unscrew and uninstall the Form Cure L door.

Step 1: Unscrew the door hinge screws

The Form Cure L 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 2: Uninstall the Form Cure L door

Pull the door directly away from the Form Cure L to separate it from the machine.

Overview: Mount and secure the new Form Cure L 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

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

Overview: Reinstall and secure the top shell after performing any other maintenance procedures.

Step 1: Reinstall the top shell

Lower the top shell onto the Form Cure L. Make sure you do not pinch any wires between the shell and the frame of the machine. Slide the top shell towards the front of the machine to hook it into place. Check that the screw holes in the top shell line up with the corresponding screw holes in the frame of the machine.

Step 2: Secure the top shell

Thread one 2.5 mm hex screw into each of the six screw holes in the top shell. Using a 2.5 mm hex driver, tighten the screws until finger tight.

Overview: After reinstalling the shell, power on the machine and perform final checks.

Step 1: Power on the machine

C onnect the power cable to the Form Cure L 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 L to ensure that the post-cure cycle runs normally. Contact Formlabs Support or your authorized reseller to share the results of the procedure.