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6. Rest the long edge of the tank tool on the flexible film interior. Skim the film surface. Search
for obstructions that indicate cured resin stuck to the flexible film.
7. To remove cured resin:
a. Slide the long edge of the tool under the edge of the cured resin.
b. Pry with moderate pressure. Slide or pry from different angles or increase pressure to
detach cured resin from the film surface. Do not press directly into the flexible film with
the edge of the tank tool.
c. Rest the cured resin on the blade of the tank tool.
d. Lift the cured resin out of the resin tank.
I. If the tank tool cannot hold the cured resin:
1. Attach the top part of the tank tool to the bottom part.
2. Squeeze the cured resin between the two ends.
e. Rest the cured resin on paper towels.
8. To dispose of cured resin, refer to section
9.1 Disposal of resin and accessories
.
9. Clean the tank tool and work surface.
7.3.3
Cleaning the tank tool
Clean the tank tool after each use to remove excess liquid resin and prevent contamination.
Required supplies
Wiping
Washing
Isopropyl alcohol
Low-fiber paper towels
Non-reactive nitrile gloves
Form Wash L or Form 3BL Finish Kit
Isopropyl alcohol
Non-reactive nitrile gloves
To wipe the tank tool:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Apply clean isopropyl alcohol to a clean low-fiber paper towel.
3. Wipe the surface of the tank tool to remove resin.
4. Allow the tank tool to air dry after wiping.
To wash the tank tool:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Rest the tank tool in the wash basket of the Form Wash L or rinse bucket of the Form
3BL Finish Kit.
3. Wash the tank tool for five minutes. Increase the wash time for heavily-used solvent.
4. Allow the tank tool to air dry after washing.
7.4
Troubleshooting errors or abnormal activity
In the case of errors, abnormal activity, or print failures with the Form 3BL, reference the
following errors, causes, and proposed solutions. Complete the initial troubleshooting
steps and carefully document all results. For detailed guidance and visual assistance,
visit
support.formlabs.com
.