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Precautions for Post Work
Preparation for post work: Materials (cutter blade, spatula, cleaning
alcohol, pincers, toothbrush)
<Precautions>
- Use of cutter blade: The mold can be damaged if taken off by hand or
ordinary knife. The build plate can be damaged if it adsorbs strongly
to the build plate.
- Alcohol: Only use pure ethanol. Never inhale alcohol since it is
hazardous.
- Air compressor: Use an air compressor with 1 horsepower or above so
that remaining residues can be wiped out sufficiently. If the
compressor is not ready, dry alcohol completely at room temperature.
- Cleaning time: Since the mold can be deformed if immersed in alcohol
for long time, make sure to clean it quickly after detachment.
- Hardening time: Hardening is done in about 10 minutes since
secondary hardening (UV hardener) can cause bending or deformation
of thin mold.
- Treatment of waste after printing: Wastes are separated into liquid and
solid. Liquid is entrusted to a waste treatment company, and solid is
treated as general waste. (Refer to the back page)