Formlabs Form 3B+ Resin Printer
This is a red equipment.
Want to get trained on this machine ? Follow the instructions on this page!
Key Information
Report minor injuries here.
Call 999 if needed.
Phones are next to both doors.
First aid kit is at the sink.
Formlabs Form 3B+ is an industrial-quality resin 3D printer which can produce high quality prints.
much higher resolution than our FDM printers
material costs approx. 9x higher than printing with our Ultimakers
grey, clear and castable wax resins in stock
to introduce other resins contact maintainers@makespace.org
Useful links
How to use the printer [video]
Printer dashboard for trained members
PreForm software for preparing and costing prints
https://dt.cleapss.org.uk/
Step 1: study the equipment training material
Step 2: Take the equipment quiz - you must score 100% to proceed.
Step 4: Take the Makespace safety quiz. You must score 100% to proceed.
Step 5: Sign up for a practical assessment
Check the Makespace Meetup Group for a practical assessment session. If there is no practical scheduled there, please email: 3dprinters-owners@makespace.org
The trainer will demonstrate how to properly and safely use the machine, as well as answer any questions you may have.
Lastly please keep in mind that all the trainers at Makespace are volunteers. They, like all Makespace members, give their time to continually improve our community. Do not hesitate to ask for training, or indeed any questions, but please be patient as they make time in their schedules to run the practical assessments.
This presentation describes what you can expect at the practical assessment.
For Trainers
Training checklist / aide-memoire
To add trained members to the dashboard:
go to Printers
click Share
send Member level invite
Example prints
28mm miniatures printed at Makespace