Using the Form Cure |
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resin type
cure
time (min)
temperature (°C)
dental resins
Dental SG Resin
Full Cure
6
30
60
Dental LT Clear Resin
Full Cure
6
20
80
Model Resin
Recommended
1
30
60
Full Cure
60
60
Denture Resins
Full Cure
7
30 + 30
80
Surgical Guide Resin
Full Cure
6
30
60
Castable Wax Resin
N/A
5
N/A
N/A
jewelry resins
Castable Resin
Full Cure
8
240
60
Castable Wax Resin
N/A
5
N/A
N/A
1
The recommended post-cure settings achieve close-to-maximum mechanical performance and minimize the post-cure
time. The full post-cure settings achieve the maximum mechanical properties and require significantly more time. Use
full post-cure settings when using materials for functional applications.
2
For parts printed with Durable Resin, the tensile modulus continues to increase steadily throughout the first hour of post-
curing. There is only one proposed post-curing setting.
3
There are several post-curing options for High Temp v2. To achieve the highest HDT, also post-cure the parts in a non-
food oven. Refer also to the technical data sheet to understand how different options affect mechanical properties, and
choose the post-cure option that is best suited to the intended application.
4
There is no significant gain in properties after 15 minutes. There is only one recommended post-curing time.
5
Does not require post-curing. After washing, allow parts to fully dry before firing/casting.
6
This cure setting ensures that parts achieve both biocompatibility and optimum mechanical properties.
7
Fill a glass container with glycerin. Preheat the glycerin to 80 °C in the Form Cure. Use heat resistant silicone tongs to
fully submerge the assembled denture in the glycerin, leaving the container inside the Form Cure. Cure for 30 minutes.
After the first 30 minute post-cure, flip the denture to the opposite side. Post-cure again for 30 minutes.
The glycerin and denture at 80 °C are hot. Use heat resistant silicone tongs to insert and remove the denture from
the curing chamber.
8
Cure for 4 hours to increase the part strength. After curing, follow the Castable Resin: Jewelry Pattern Burnout Process
found on
support.formlabs.com.
Increasing the cure time may improve casting results, particularly for thicker parts, though
casting success depends more on the part geometry and casting process. Testing results show no disadvantages for
increasing cure time.
These settings will be updated periodically. Always refer to
formlabs.com/cure-support
for the
most updated information about post-curing printed parts with the Form Cure.
5.5
Device Management
5.5.1
Powering Off the Form Cure
Turn off the Form Cure completely when moving or storing the device and to conserve power.
To turn off the Form Cure completely, disconnect the power cord from the power source.
Ensure either the wall outlet or power supply is easily accessible.
The Form Cure display will automatically power off after a period of inactivity.
WARNING
