4. REMOVING THE
FINISHED PART,
CLEANING AND
POST EXPOSING
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. When the print is complete, turn off the screen
using the push-button on the front of the printer.
Use Creation Workshop to drive the print plate
up until the print is clear of the vat. Allow the
print to drain for a few minutes to reduce the
chance of drips.
2. Make preparations for cleaning the print.
You will ideally need a large sink with a good
supply of hot water. The ambient light level
should be low. A spray bottle with a hot, very
dilute solution of washing up liquid is also
useful. A sponge or very soft brush can be
used to achieve the best results. Alternatively
use a large ultrasonic cleaner. Wear protective
gloves.
3. Loosen the bolts that secure the print plate
to the drive carriages. Grip the print plate L
brackets firmly and take the weight of the print.
Carefully slide the print plate towards you and
out of the machine. Close the printer door take
care not to drip resin.
4. Run the part under a strong jet of hot water then
spray thoroughly with soapy water. Repeat
as necessary. Make sure the water and soap
reach all sides of the part. Use a sponge or soft
brush to clean detailed parts of the print.
5. To make the print easier to remove from the
platform, it is a good idea to heat the print plate
in hot water. Use a scraper to carefully remove
the printed part from the platform. At this point
the printed part is still vulnerable to damage so
handle it gently.
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. Place the printed part in a clear tub of clean
water. The part should be fully covered by the
water. Place the tub in a position where it is
exposed to a strong source of light and leave
it for at least 30 minutes. In the case of larger
prints, you will need to turn the print over and
leave it for another 30 minutes.
7. Clean the print plate thoroughly. Make sure all
cured resin is removed from the underside of
the plate as this may cause damage to the vat
or screen. Hot soapy water and/or methylated
spirits can be used to clean off uncured resin.
Make sure the print plate is completely dry
before returning it to the printer.
8. Once the printed part(s) have been fully post-
exposed they should be removed from the
water and dried thoroughly. Any support
material can be removed using clippers.The
part can be sanded if neccessary.
