Innovation Workshop Wiki

This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong.
====== Form Wash Cleaner======
 
^       Form Wash        ^
|         {{::formwashv2.png?300|}}      |                                                 
| **Tool Type:**                  Post-processing                          |
| **Location:**                   Elings 3430                           |


| **Description:**                FormLabs alcohol cleaning station                          |
| **Manufacturer:**               FormLabs                           |

Last updated 2/4/26 Colin
----

===== About =====

The Form Wash is a post processor for the Formlabs resin 3D printers. Using an alcohol bath, build trays and/or parts can be loaded into the Form Wash where all uncured resin from the surface of the prints is removed.

----

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

Form Wash contains large amounts of IPA, a flammable solvent. Keep away from any possible sources of heat or sparks. Filling the Form Wash should only be done by a Workshop Wizard within the fume hood.

----

===== Operating Procedures =====
  - Remove build platform from Formlabs 3D printer, making sure to keep a tray under the platform to prevent drips
  - Wake the Form Wash using the large dial located bottom right of the front face, select "OPEN"
  - Load the build platform onto the mount arms. Adjust the position of the mount arms according to the size of the platform. (see reference picture below) \\ {{:formwashv2mountarms.png?200|}}
  - If prints were removed prints from build platform, load them into Form Wash basket.
  - Using the dial select the desired amount of time, click "START"
  - When the wash is complete, Remove parts and/or build tray, and select "SLEEP". Cover the Form Wash with the plastic bag to prevent alcohol evaporation.\\
NOTE: When the Form Wash in complete, the lid will automatically open, allowing alcohol to evaporate. Before leaving, make sure Form Wash is shut. DO NOT LEAVE AFTER STARTING FORM WASH!!!
----


===== Detailed Specifications =====

  * Max part size: 20 x 14.5 x 19.5 cm
  * 14 L IPA to fill completely 

----

===== Reference Documentation =====
{{ :form_4_sop.pdf | Form 4 SOP}}

[[https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Receiving-and-setting-up-the-Form-Wash-2nd-Generation?language=en_US|FormWash Setup]]


[[https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Form-Wash-Time-Settings?language=en_US|FormWash Times]]

----