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=== SLA Printing ===
=== SLA Printing ===
The Form 2 employs [[Prototype Lab#SLA Printing Anchor|SLA Printing]]. Due to friction caused by de-laminating every layer, every part should be canted in its orientation. This means the part should be angled in the PreForm software to reduce the cross sectional area needing to be shifted to de-laminate each layer. When reviewing the supports in PreForm, check to make sure all supports are created in areas from which they can be easily removed, or that supports created in inaccessible areas won't interfere with the print's intended function. Also check to make sure no supports are created on hard edges, as any placed supports will break up the edge, and removing them properly takes longer than necessary and can potentially damage the print.[[File:InvertedSLA.png|314x314px|thumb|right|Inverted SLA Diagram]]
The Form 2 employs [[Prototype Lab#SLA Printing Anchor|SLA Printing]]. Due to friction caused by de-laminating every layer, every part should be canted in its orientation. This means the part should be angled in the PreForm software to reduce the cross sectional area needing to be shifted to de-laminate each layer. This ensures the wiper blade in the resin tank doesn't remove the print from the build plate. When reviewing the supports in PreForm, check to make sure all supports are created in areas from which they can be easily removed, or that supports created in inaccessible areas won't interfere with the print's intended function. Also check to make sure no supports are created on hard edges, as any placed supports will break up the edge, and removing them properly takes longer than necessary and can potentially damage the print.[[File:InvertedSLA.png|314x314px|thumb|right|Inverted SLA Diagram]]
=== Why Pick the Form 2? ===
=== Why Pick the Form 2? ===
Follow the Code: a few guidelines should be observed when setting up prints:
Follow the Code: a few guidelines should be observed when setting up prints:
* To begin with, make sure the print is under the approve cost/size cutoff, or the person printing has special approval
* To begin with, make sure the print is under the approve cost/size cutoff, or the person printing has special approval
* If a window pops up saying the print is broken, hit the repair button then proceed as normal
* Parts must be shrunk to fit within the build area, further size edits can be made in the Size tab
* All prints should be slightly canted (angled) to prevent the delamination process from removing the print from the build plate
* All prints should be slightly canted (angled) to prevent the delamination process from removing the print from the build plate
** Start with auto-orienting the part using the 'Orient Selected' button in the Orientation tab, this is a good place to start and will make it easier to see if the part needs further orientation
* Don't place supports on hard edges or in inaccessible places
* Don't place supports on hard edges or in inaccessible places
* Supports should be used in accordance with the part
* Supports should be used in accordance with the part
** Every part that needs support should have support - PreForm will highlight unsupported areas in red, place supports until the red areas go away, '''check the part thoroughly'''
** Every part that needs support should have support - PreForm will highlight unsupported areas in red, place supports until the red areas go away, '''check the part thoroughly'''
*** Preform shouldn't let you print with unsupported areas
** Supports can be added, edited, and removed in the PreForm Supports tab
** Supports can be added, edited, and removed in the PreForm Supports tab
** Larger prints will require more support than smaller prints
** Larger prints will require more support than smaller prints
* The Layout tab can be used to add additional copies of a part
* Ensure the proper printer and resin type are selected in Preform prior to starting the print
=== Choosing a Resin Type ===
=== Choosing a Resin Type ===