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====== Form Cure UV Curing Station ======

^                   Form Cure                         ^
|            {{:formcurev2.png?400|}}        |                                                 
| **Tool Type:**                  Post-processing                       |
| **Location:**                   Elings 3430                          |




| **Description:**                FormLabs UV curing chamber                           |
| **Manufacturer:**               FormLabs                       |

Last updated 2/4/26 Colin
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===== About =====

After your FormLabs print has gone through the Form Wash, the resin should be cured in the Form Cure, a UV curing chamber. Each resin has a specific hardening curve that can be found within the reference material. This will help you indicate the ideal time and temperature to be set on the Form Cure.

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===== Safety Concerns =====

  * Allow at least half an hour for IPA to evaporate before placing part in Form Cure
  * Allow time for the Form Cure to cool off before removing parts
  * Do not operate form cure with lid open

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===== Operating Procedures =====

  - Any part to be cured needs to be washed in the Form Wash with IPA BEFORE being placed in the form cure. Supports can be removed before or after curing process.
  - Wait 30 minutes after washing to allow all remaining IPA to evaporate
  - Check the reference material for selected resin to determine ideal time and temperature for curing
  - Use the dial on the front of the Form Cure to set time and temperature
  - Place part within the Form Cure-> press start.

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===== Detailed Specifications =====
  * Max cure temp: 100 degrees C


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===== Reference Documentation =====

{{ :form_4_sop.pdf | Form 4 SOP}}

{{ https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Using-the-Form-Cure-2nd-Generation?language=en_US | Form Cure Use}}

{{ https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Form-Cure-2nd-Generation-time-and-temperature-settings?language=en_US | Form Cure Times and Temperatures}}