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Term
Meaning
PEC*PAD
Disposable lint-free, non-woven microfiber cloths for cleaning the
printer’s optical components. Do not reuse a PEC*PAD; dispose of after
each use.
Platform carrier
Platform lock
A lever that is part of the locking mechanism that secures the build
platform. Contact Formlabs Support or a certified service provider
before adjusting the platform lock, as improper adjustment can damage
the machine.
Platform lock spring
The spring mechanism inside the build platform carriage allows the
platform lock to move up and down. It also mechanically locks and
unlocks the build platform.
Power supply
The Form 3BL utilizes a 100–240 VAC power supply. The internal power
supply converts line power to +24V DC.
Removal tool
Pry under the raft to remove prints from the build platform.
Resin cartridge
Two containers hold the resin before dispensing into the resin tank.
Shake the resin cartridges periodically to keep resin well mixed.
Resin tank
Resin is dispensed out of the resin cartridges into the resin tank. During
a print, two lasers pass upwards through the flexible film of the resin tank
and cure resin onto the build platform to form a printed part. Only use
approved materials and procedures to clean the resin tank.
Resin tank RFID sticker
Each resin tank has an RFID sticker attached to the back wall of the tank
frame. The printer reads the RFID sticker to detect the unique tank ID
and current resin type.
Rinse basket
Place prints in the rinse basket, place the rinse basket into the rinse
bucket, and agitate to clean.
Rinse bottle
Remove resin trapped in cavities and internal channels of prints. Use
clean solvent. Formlabs recommends isopropyl alcohol.
Rinse bucket
Fill the rinse bucket with solvent to the FILL TO HERE marking before
washing prints. The rinse bucket includes a ground wire to prevent static
discharge. Formlabs recommends isopropyl alcohol or tripropylene
glycol monomethyl ether.
Scraper
Remove prints from the build platform.
Shell
Six protective external casings protect the printer’s internal components:
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Right shell:
metal casing for the right side of the printer; also includes
the display assembly.
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Left shell:
metal casing for the left side of the printer.
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Top shell:
metal casing to protect the top of the printer, above the
Z-tower.
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Rear shell:
metal casing that covers the back face of the printer.
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Cover:
printer lid, made of metal and orange-tinted material; hinged to
top and left shell.
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Front shell:
metal casing that covers the bottom of the front face of
the printer (below the cover).