3d Printing info
First
Pick your machine and learn IT. Each are a little different even sometimes the same machine maybe different from another unit of the same name as these for the most part are not built by Large numbers.
Next pick a resin and stay with it as you learn your machine and how it works with that resin. Always take notes.
Use the same software on your prints try not to use more then one to out put your Print with as they may have different print reactions that you may or may not be able to control or know what to change.
Next your cleaning station.
Buy gloves and paper towels and cleaning supply.
Your cleaning tank or what ever you come up with.
Use the same cleaning supplies(MeanGreen / Isopropyl alcohol and so on)
I would use 3 tanks one just water for a quick rinse off then one with your choice of cleaner the one to rinse off with (water) before uv box.
Make sure the print is dry before you uv cure the final print.
I use a Professional Disposable Surface Disinfectant Super Sani-Cloth Wipes to last clean off before I uv cure the print. I do this to make sure there are NO SHINNY PARTS as that would me that there maybe be leftover resin on the print.
Next make or buy a UV curing station. Make sure you get one with room to GROW. so you do not buy another again. i use 6 UV led light strips in a foamcore box that I made that is 20x20x20 inches with a door. Great for those Big prints.
Next make a special trash can for your disposals. I bought a standard house trash can 18 gal plastic with a dome lid.Inside the dome lid I hooked up a UV LED light to cure any leftover resin on the paper towels and anything put inside the trash. It has an on / off switch but needs to run for about 1 hr or so after use to make sure it is all curved.
Next make sure you have a plan for all the waste and how to dispose of it the correct way.
I.E. The resin bottles and and trash so it does not end up in the wrong place and cause an issue if someone touches or any animal gets into it.
Make your plan for your printing and understand what could make the best print and the least waste. You will enjoy this hobby so much more if you just TAKE your time and do not be scared to ask questions. Each of us have learned from our own mistakes and the mistakes of others. We have also have to help each other about what we do with our machines and how to make the 3d print field better.
Just remember you WILL FAIL.. Your machine will BREAK... But you need to know why and how to make it back to the promise land of great printing.
Take photos keep notes on each machine. So you know all of what went on.
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How many hrs on the machine do to LCD failure and FEP failure and so on. Each machine has parts that have to be changed out.
So know your cost. It is more then just the resin. It is all you cleaning supplies/fep use/lcd wear/power use and so on.
So find out and know what the cost of these parts are and where to get them and how long will that take. Cause waiting 2 weeks for a part is a lot of down time. Keeping some parts in stock and ready for this is great but only do this if you use your machine alot rather then once a month.
This is only a base but it is a great way to start and look at what and how much your hobby will cost.
LAST............ JUST HAVE FUN....
Thanks
Michael Enoches
Lets print the World one piece at a time.
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