Welcome to the Fuse Series Training

After setting up your Fuse and Sift, learn about the powder lifecycle when working with Fuse Series printers. This includes describing the SLS 3D printing process and the unique features Formlabs adds to improve print performance.

We’ll introduce you to the basics of powder printing and powder maintenance, but if you’re looking for more information, check out our in-depth guide.

Learn how to prepare your Fuse Series printer for printing with this video, which walks you through all the necessary steps. 

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Check out this video to learn how to set up a build in the Fuse Workspace in PreForm. 

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SLS 3D printed parts are sensitive to sudden and drastic temperature changes. After printing, the print job needs to cool in the build chamber to alleviate thermal stresses in the printed parts. Once the cooldown is complete, part extraction can begin. Any powder left unsintered can be recycled and used again, reducing waste and material costs. Learn about cooling prints and powder recovery in this video.

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Watch our video here to learn the various maintenance steps for Fuse Series printers. 

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If the maintenance steps explained in our resources do not resolve your issue, contact Formlabs Support and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Learn how to maintain your Fuse Sift by cleaning it regularly and replacing filters.

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Download and print the STL file for the cleaning attachment before this procedure.

If the maintenance steps explained in our resources do not resolve your issue, contact Formlabs Support and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.