Note:
For the complete safety instructions, please visit the support article Manuals and documentation to download the manual.
The Form Cure L is an automated post-curing solution that requires respect and care to ensure safe operation. Follow all safety considerations listed here during operation.
Note:
For the complete safety instructions, please visit the support article Manuals and documentation to download the manual.
Throughout the manual and other documentation, safety notices are marked with standard words and symbols. Read the definitions below to understand these markings and how they relate to your safety.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
![]() | "Danger" indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. |
![]() | "Warning" indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. |
![]() | "Caution" indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. |
![]() | "Notice" indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related. Not following this information could void the warranty or result in damage to the machine. |
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Caution:Do not touch hot surfaces. |
General usage
The Form Cure L provides the light and heat necessary to post-cure 3D-printed parts to their optimal properties. The final performance characteristics of cured photopolymer resin may vary according to your compliance with the instructions for use, application, operating conditions, material combined with, end use, or other factors.
Operate the device in a well-ventilated room with a temperature of 18–28 °C (64–82 °F).
Notice:
In some cases, the additive manufacturing process may inherently result in variable performance characteristics between manufacturing runs or within a specific part. Such variances may not be apparent and may result in unexpected defects in additively fabricated parts.
Warning:
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Warning:
Caution:
Electronic components
The Form Cure L is a professional appliance that includes electronic components. As with any such appliance:
Warning:
Hot surfaces
The Form Cure L contains two heaters to help ensure parts are strong after post-curing. While the heater and fan designs limit overheating and the heater is insulated to contain heat, surfaces of the Form Cure L and printed parts may be hot during and after use.
Danger:
Fire hazard. Isopropyl alcohol is a flammable chemical. Keep away from ignition sources, including open flames, sparks or concentrated sources of heat. Allow any printed part cleaned with isopropyl alcohol to dry completely before post-curing.
Caution:
Hot surfaces. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Observe the following precautions when using the Form Cure L:
Light and heat
The Form Cure L uses heat and light to post-cure 3D-printed parts. The door includes an interlock system that is designed to automatically pause heating and extinguish the cure lights when the door is open.
The Form Cure L can be used safely with small cracks in the door if they do not allow any light to escape. If the cracks allow light to pass through, discontinue use of the Form Cure L and contact Formlabs Support.
Resin
Always consult the safety data sheet (SDS) as the primary source of information to understand safety and handling of Formlabs materials.
Warning:
Maintenance
The Form Cure L requires regular preventative maintenance and may require occasional repairs. Follow all relevant instructions and safety advisories when performing any maintenance on a Form Cure L.
Danger:
Electric shock hazard: Tampering with or disassembling the device prior to disconnecting the power cable and waiting at least five minutes can subject users to potential- ly fatal electrical hazards. When removing the exterior paneling, disconnect the machine from its power source before maintenance.
Warning:
Radio interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to CFR Title 47, Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Formlabs could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and negate your authority to operate the product.
Caution:
Hazardous radiation: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.