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Some methods of support removal may cause small pieces of supports to
break away. Beware of flying debris. Wear eye protection and gloves to
protect the skin and eyes.
Once each part is washed and dried, check the specific material’s post-cure settings on support.
formlabs.com . Post-curing is required for many materials to achieve their optimal properties.
After post-curing (if necessary), use the flush cutters that come in your Finish Kit to carefully
cut the supports attached to the part(s). Supports can also be removed before post-curing, but
parts may warp under exposure to light and heat without structural support.
In addition to removing supports, use sanding, polishing, priming, or painting to improve
presentation, or use other equipment to create molds from printed parts.
5.3 Considerations for specific geometries
For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com .
Consider the specific geometry of each part when choosing a method to wash the part and the
sequence of steps. Modify the wash process for parts that are large or long, hollow, concave or
cup shaped, or have internal chambers or channels that hold solvent, air, or uncured resin inside.
5.3.1 Hollow geometries
Design hollow parts with drainage holes for successful printing. During the washing, the
drainage hole allows the solvent to flow inside and clean the internal surfaces. Take care
when removing hollow parts from the solvent bath. Check to ensure that all solvent drains out
of the chamber before transferring the part to another surface.
5.3.2 Internal channels
Thin channels, such as those used in micro-fluidic designs, may not drain entirely on their
own. Use a syringe filled with clean solvent to flush out internal channels. After cleaning, use
compressed air to fully drain and dry the channel.
5.3.3 Large or long parts
Parts move around the basket with the circulation of solvent in the wash bucket. Check the
path of the basket and inner lid to ensure that all parts can safely rise out of the bucket when
the wash cycle completes and the basket raises. Parts that hang outside the basket perimeter
may dislodge the inner lid when the wash cycle completes.
Whether using the build platform or basket as a wash method, the maximum single part
size that can be washed in the Form Wash L is 33.5 × 20 × 30 cm (13.2 × 7.9 × 11.8 in).
5.3.4 Concave surfaces, printed and washed on the build platform
Hollowed parts—such as hollowed dental models—printed directly on the build platform can trap resin
inside during the wash cycle, when they are washed while still attached to the build platform. Consider
washing these parts in the wash basket or adding a second wash cycle after removing them from the
build platform to remove uncured resin that is not removed when washing on the build platform alone.
5.3.5 Parts larger than 7.5 L
The solvent in the Form Wash can overflow when washing parts that are larger than 7.5 L of
enclosed volume. Consider how much solvent a printed part displaces before placing the part
in the Form Wash L. Remove some solvent from the wash bucket before washing a large print.
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