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The Form 3 employs [[Prototype Lab#SLA Printing Anchor|SLA Printing]] (Stereolithography Apparatus). 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.

The Form 3 employs [[Prototype Lab#SLA Printing Anchor|SLA Printing]] (Stereolithography Apparatus). 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.

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==Documentation==

==Documentation==

====Terminology====

====Terminology====

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File:TouchScreen.jpg|Touchscreen

File:Touchscreen.png|Touchscreen

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File:...form2BuildPlate.jpg|Build Platform

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[https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Quick-Start-Guide?language=en_US Quick Start Guide]

[https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Quick-Start-Guide-Form3?language=en_US Quick Start Guide]

[https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/form-2/ Product Home Page]

[https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/form-3/ Product Home Page]

[https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/form-2/tech-specs/ Tech Specs]

[https://formlabs.com/blog/form-3-review-roundup Review Roundup]

[https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/form-2/design-specs/ Design Specs]

[https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Design-specifications-for-3D-models-form-3?language=en_US/ Design Specs]

==Training==

==Training==

#Setting up PreForm

#Setting up PreForm

##PreForm is the software we will use to import or model to the printer.  When connecting to PreForm you need to make sure the wifi is enabled and connected to bruin Secure. Make sure the correct printer is selected as well.

##PreForm is the software we will use to import or model to the printer.  When connecting to PreForm you need to make sure the wifi is enabled and connected to Bruin Secure. Make sure the correct printer is selected as well.

##To begin with, make sure the print is under the approved cost/size cutoff ($7), or the person printing has special approval to exceed this limit.

##To begin with, make sure the print is under the approved cost/size cutoff ($7), or the person printing has special approval to exceed this limit.

##If a window pops up saying the print is broken, hit the repair button then proceed as normal.

##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.

##Parts must be shrunk to fit within the build area, further size edits can be made in the Size tab.

##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 because PreForm will not let you print with unsupported areas.'''

##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 because PreForm will not 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.

###Support density should be between .5 and .7.   '''''[Note - Is this a setting or a dimension?]'''''

###Support density should be between .5 and .7. This setting determines how many supports are placed per unit area of your print's surface.

####Higher density → more supports, stronger holding power, better for tall, heavy, or delicate parts, but harder post-processing.

####Lower density → fewer supports, easier cleanup, less resin use, but higher risk of part shifting or warping.

###Support point size should be between .6mm and .8mm.

###Support point size should be between .6mm and .8mm.

###These values can be edited if necessary to ensure printability, just use common sense when adjusting values.

###These values can be edited if necessary to ensure printability, just use common sense when adjusting values.

#Operating the Touchscreen

#Operating the Touchscreen

##You will be able to start your print using the touchscreen on the Form 3. If it is sleeping, just press the button and it should wake up.

##You will be able to start your print using the touchscreen on the Form 3. If it is sleeping, just press the button and it should wake up.

##When it wakes up, you will likely see this screen. It displays the most recently prepared job and gives you the option to print now by pressing the blue button on the bottom right of the screen.[[File:TouchScreen.jpg|none|thumb]]

##When it wakes up, you will likely see this screen. It displays the most recently prepared job and gives you the option to print now by pressing the blue button on the bottom right of the screen.[[File:Touchscreen.png|none|thumb]]

##There are two other buttons you can press on the left screen. The USB button will take you to the settings of the printer, so you will not need to go here. The checklist button brings a list of every job that has been uploaded to the printer, so you will want to be selecting this one to find your print. When you find your print, select "print now". The printer will make sure that you perform the appropriate setup before it starts printing, such as inserting the tank in the back of the printer and assuring that the build plate is cleared of other printed parts.

##There are two other buttons you can press on the left screen. The USB button will take you to the settings of the printer, so you will not need to go here. The checklist button brings a list of every job that has been uploaded to the printer, so you will want to be selecting this one to find your print. When you find your print, select "print now". The printer will make sure that you perform the appropriate setup before it starts printing, such as inserting the tank in the back of the printer and assuring that the build plate is cleared of other printed parts.

##The print will begin its process once you hit Print Now! A time estimate will be provided.

##The print will begin its process once you hit Print Now! A time estimate will be provided.

==Approved Resins==

==Approved Resins==

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*Photopolymer Resin

 

==Certification==

==Certification==

[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/GH36RT Canvas Quiz]

[https://georgefox.instructure.com/enroll/R6RF69 Maker Hub Canvas Course]

==Troubleshooting==

==Troubleshooting==