The Form Cure helps ensure consistent post-curing by rotating printed parts during the post-cure cycle and exposing the part to light from all directions, including underneath the turntable.

The Form Cure 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.
• Refer to the support article Form Cure time and temperature settings for up-to-date post-cure settings for each Formlabs material.

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.

Controls to start a post-cure cycle

• Start activates the heater and internal LEDs. The 405 nm lights begin post-curing once the heater reaches the target temperature.
• Material opens a material selection menu and displays the name of the currently selected material. Push the knob to select this option, and rotate the knob to move between materials. Selecting a material changes the Time and Temperature values to match the recommended settings for the selected resin.

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.

Step 1: 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.

Lift the cover and distribute parts on the round turntable. Space parts evenly to allow light and heat to reach all areas. Gently close the cover.

Step 2: 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. Set the post-cure settings for your resin:
   • Turn the knob to navigate the display menu and set the Material value to match your resin. Push the knob to select or confirm. The Time and Temperature values automatically adjust to the recommended post-cure settings for the selected resin.
   • Turn the knob to navigate the display menu and manually set the Time and Temperature. Push the knob to select or confirm. Manually adjusting these settings change the Material value to Custom.
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.

Step 3: Remove parts

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

• 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 holding down the knob until the Total LED Time value displays.