Another advantage of this ABS-like resin is its versatility. It can be used to print a wide range of objects, from toys and figurines to functional parts and prototypes. One user who has used it for mechanical parts said that he loves the crisp detail and strength of the prints.

One reviewer who has been using this resin in an M3 Max said that his prints are not brittle at all. As he said, they feel and look like soapstone or smooth sandstone. Consider your intended use. Will you be using a 3D printer for prototyping, making jigs, or making toys? Exposure time depends on the reactivity of the resin, but also some other factors. For example, room temperature impacts resin curing speed significantly. The warmer resin will cure faster, while the colder ambient temperature will slow down the curing speed. That means that you might need to use longer exposures in winter. Moreover, even though your resin printer already solidified the resin during the printing process, it isn’t solid enough right off the print bed. A curing machine spins your model around while it’s exposed to UV light, which really hardens the soft resin material. How Long Does it Take to Cure Your 3D Print? In the middle of the base piece is a motor with a fin attachment. This attachment spins inside of the washing container, moving the water or solvent around the model. Now it’s not like a jet engine, but the motor moves the washing liquid enough to cover the entire surface of your model.

Finally, some printers have a maximum lift speed limit built-in. Unfortunately, these override your slicer’s lift speed settings. Thus, don’t be surprised if the printer is still slow, even if you set a 300 mm/min lift speed. Retract Speed Consider the build volume. Will your printer be able to print in larger parts or in thinner layers? Also called bottom exposure time, initial exposure time, or base layers exposure in some slicers. What is Burn-in Layer Exposure Time? Elongation at break - How far the material stretches before breaking. Higher elongation means more flexibility.

And, on the note about the UV lights, Elegoo uses 405 nm UV lights, the standard for curing prints. These lights do a super effective job of curing an entire model in 5 minutes or less. And, though there’s only one strip of UV lights in the Mercury, there’s a spinner inside that rotates the model so that the entire surface is equally cured. There’s also a watertight seal on the top of the plastic washing cover which ensures no water/solvent gets out during the washing process.Low Shrinkage】JAYO Photopolymer Plant-Based Resin formula is engineered to reduce volume shrinkage during the curing process. User will get a similar volume product after curing. It ensures a highly precision, which is prefect for printing components and building up. It’s also a great option for those who want to paint on it. One of the reviewers said that the soft color makes it a great base. The Elegoo Mercury Plus is a wash and cure station, but the regular Elegoo Mercury is just a curing machine. The first thing you’ll notice about the Mercury is its sleek design, which looks very similar to how I’d imagine top-secret chemicals are stored in Area 51. The high fluidity of this resin results in better printing accuracy and reduced curing time. By adding polyurethane acrylate (PUA) to the formula, the manufacturer has increased its bending strength and tensile to make this resin tougher.

Using the mercury is a breeze, and there are only three buttons: a + timer, a – timer, and an On/Off button. There’s even a handle on the top that lets you easily move the connectable 2-piece curing station around. The resin prints feature excellent impact strength and high tensile strength. They can be machined over and over again. Use whatever retract speed your 3D printer manufacturer recommends. Usually, it is between 150–⁠400 mm/min. This speed rarely has any impact on the quality of your prints. Here are a few popular YouTubers that talk about their experience with “Vroom” settings in resin 3D printing: Uncle Jessy, 3D Printing Pro. Resin manufacturers tip Clean the filament. Before placing your filament in the printer, it needs to be washed to remove any dust or other debris. To clean the filament, use a brush and warm water.High hardness and precision are the main advantages of this resin. The parts are resistant to impact and fairly sturdy, even allowing you to drill the models without breaking them. We go over more in detail why these two post-processing techniques are necessary. Washing Source: Youtube Uncle Jessy Another user mentioned that he got just the right color for his printing projects. The color is crisp without any light or dark spots. You can add dyes or pigments to adjust colors with the clear and white resin usually. But that’s not the only cool part about the Jayo curing box. It also has an end stop that detects when the hinged door is shut on the box so the UV light only turns on when your eyes are safe and away. Additionally, there’s a spinner to rotate the model to achieve an even more consistent cure along the surface of your model. Burn-in layer exposure is a key setting related to model adhesion to the build plate. But it is not the only one. If you start having issues with build plate adhesion, look at other factors as well.

We recommend leaving the default setting that was on the printer when you initially received it. Resin manufacturers tip However, the UW-01 is a good bit bigger than the Anycubic Wash and Cure 2.0 and Elegoo Mercury Plus V2.0. Specifically, you have up to 7.42 x 6 x 7.8 inches of usable space inside. As such, you’ll be able to wash and UV cure larger prints or more smaller prints at once.Remember, it’s always a good idea to consult with the manufacturer of your 3D printer. Other factors that will impact your prints Most 3D printer resins are designed to print well with layer heights between 10–⁠100 μm. “High resolution” resins will perform better with layer heights below 50 μm. While some “draft” resins will work better with layer heights of 100–⁠200 μm. The lid part for the washing comes with a basket so you don’t have to directly touch your uncured resin prints. Also, like the last product we reviewed, there’s a spinner attachment that connects to the motor on the base structure and moves the washing liquid around. This provides a better wash for your prints because the liquid will get all around your print. While your prints could become slightly yellow upon post-curing, it takes just a few days for them to fade. After that, the transparent color will be restored. As one buyer mentioned, the RESIONE 3D Printer Resin is better than Siraya Clear V2 resin.