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Currently the lab supports printing with:
Currently the lab supports printing with:
* Black/grey standard: the Standard Resins section of [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Choosing-the-Right-Material?language=en_US Choosing the Right Material]
* Black/grey standard: the Standard Resins section of [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Choosing-the-Right-Material?language=en_US Choosing the Right Material]
** Pros: high detail, matte surfaces, good for small, intricate features
** Cons: not particularly strong, stretchy, or flexible
* Tough: [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Using-Tough-Resin?language=en_US Tough]
* Tough: [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Using-Tough-Resin?language=en_US Tough]
** Pros: good for hard edges, snap fits, and high-stresses
** Cons: bad for fine details and rigid prints, will not stretch as much as Durable
* Durable: [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Using-Durable-Resin?language=en_US Durable]
* Durable: [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Using-Durable-Resin?language=en_US Durable]
** Pros: low-friction, high impact strength, good for parts that are both rigid and flexible
** Cons: bad for fine detail parts
* Flexible: [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Using-Flexible-Resin?language=en_US Flexible]
* Flexible: [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Using-Flexible-Resin?language=en_US Flexible]
See the respective links for each resin for an in-depth descriptions of each resin's properties and suggested applications, or look at [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Choosing-the-Right-Material?language=en_US Choosing the Right Material] for a shorter overview.
** Pros: can simulate rubber when uncured, good for functional prototyping
** Cons: bad for fine detail or applications when rigidity or hardness are required
See the respective links for each resin for an in-depth descriptions of each resin's properties and suggested applications, or look at [https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Choosing-the-Right-Material?language=en_US Choosing the Right Material] for a shorter overview. Most resins do not handle high temperatures or constant loading well.
=== Changing Resin ===
=== Changing Resin ===
=== Maintenance ===
=== Maintenance ===
* Every few prints the resin tank should be dredged with a scraping tool to search for any hardened resin or loose bits of material, and when resin tanks are switched out. Remove any found bits.
* Every few prints the resin tank should be dredged with a scraping tool to search for any hardened resin or loose bits of material, when resin tanks are switched out, and when a print fails. Remove any found bits. Dredging is done by sweeping a scraping tool back and forth across the bottom of the resin tank, essentially mixing up the resin to stir up any loose bits. Take care while dredging to not scrape the tank. See a resin's particular page on the Formlabs website for additional cleaning instruction.
* [https://support.formlabs.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000003904-Form-2 Form 2 Sources and Help]
* [https://support.formlabs.com/hc/en-us/categories/115000003904-Form-2 Form 2 Sources and Help]