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Printing
5.1
Operational environment
The operating temperature for the Form 3BL is 18–28 °C (64–82 °F), with low ambient humidity.
For optimal printing, do not exceed this range.
5.2
Designing for SLA
A successful 3D print starts with a well-designed model. Follow these best practices to optimize
designs and reduce print failures. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit
support.
formlabs.com
.
5.2.1
Printing specifications
Parameter
Unit
Build volume (W × D × H)
33.5 × 20 × 30 cm
13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in
Layer thickness
25–300 microns
0.001–0.012 in
5.2.2
Feature design guidelines
Feature type
Recommended value
Minimum supported wall thickness
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Minimum unsupported wall thickness
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Maximum unsupported overhang length
5.0 mm (0.2 in)
Minimum unsupported overhang angle
10° from level
Maximum horizontal support span length
29 mm (1.14 in)
Minimum vertical-wire diameter
For a 7 mm-tall (0.3 in) wire: 0.2 mm (0.008 in) diameter
For a 30 mm-tall (1.2 in) wire: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Minimum embossed detail
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Minimum engraved detail
0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Minimum clearance
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Minimum hole diameter
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Minimum drain hole diameter
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
5.3
Setting up a print
Form 3BL print jobs can be set up using PreForm, Formlabs’ print preparation software. To
start, open OBJ or STL files in PreForm, orient and layout multiple models into a complete
build, then upload the print job to the printer. For detailed guidance and visual assistance,
visit
support.formlabs.com
.
5.3.1
Downloading or updating PreForm
Visit the PreForm product webpage to download the latest version:
formlabs.com/software
.
Learn how to use PreForm from the tutorials available in the software. Click
Help > Show
Onboarding Tutorial
from PreForm’s menu bar.