Resin 3D printing beginners step by step guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2024
- I often hear the same statement: ‘I’m interested in resin printing, but I’m not sure of all the steps and whether it’s for me’. This video aims to respond to that situation. There are multiple ways to approach resin printing, but hopefully my methodology provides some food for thought for others setting up.
Thanks to my patrons for sharing their tips and workflow in the preparation for this video.
In regards to safety, everyone will ultimately make their own choice on the measures they adopt. My advice would be to treat resin with tremendous respect and assume the worst case scenario. Plan for the worst, hope for the best.
0:00 Introduction
0:38 How does resin MSLA 3D printing work?
Prusa SL1S video: • The Original Prusa SL1...
3:25 Workflow overview and work area
Wham Bam slap mat: Purchase the Wham Bam slap mat: bit.ly/30y3fVS
Paper towel holder: www.thingiverse.com/thing:478...
6:27 Safety
Phrozen resins MSDS page: phrozen3dprinter.com/pages/ph...
Sensitization wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensiti...)
The SLA Channel video on chemical burns from resin: • SLA Resin Spill / Burn...
9:39 Slicing
Chitubox download: www.chitubox.com/en/download/...
Lychee download: mango3d.io/downloads/
PrusaSlicer download: www.prusa3d.com/page/prusasli...
3DPrintingPro’s excellent series on Chitubox: • Chitubox Tutorials
‘REEF’ Chitubox method for printing flat on the build plate: hackaday.io/project/177948-re...
UVtools: github.com/sn4k3/UVtools
15:05 Printer preparation
Chemist explains 3D printer resin: • Ph.D. Chemist Explains...
16:14 Print removal
Sonic Mini 4K printable drainage stand: www.thingiverse.com/thing:465...
Wham Bam flex plate video: • Testing the Wham Bam r...
Purchase the Wham Bam resin flexible build plate system: bit.ly/2QtPjXa
16:55 Print washing and drying
ResinAway benefits sheet: monocure3d.b-cdn.net/wp-conte...
ResinAway cheat sheet: monocure3d.b-cdn.net/wp-conte...
Anycubic wash/cure machine adaptor for Phrozen Sonic Mini: www.thingiverse.com/thing:422...
DIY resin wash station: www.thingiverse.com/thing:356...
Review of AnyCubic wash and cure station: • ANYCUBIC wash & cure m...
18:58 Support removal
19:21 Post Curing
Review of Phrozen Luna curing station: • Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4...
20:14 Dealing with failures
21:44 Maintenance
23:03 Conclusion
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After countless youtube videos on resin printing, this is the first that offers coverage that is comprehensive and well demonstrated. Thank you for your efforts!
I agree. This is the first beginner video that didn’t seem to skip any steps in the process and fully explained everything. I’ve been doing a ton of research, so not much was new, but I now feel like there wasn’t anything just completely missing from my understanding, and I feel like I can maybe take the leap into actually getting the 3d printer.
Exactly I been debating getting one and this one was so good I share it with others who have one and don't know much or also like idea of one. As it has every thing a basic intro to them should have, and best part is saftey. I met professor who had one knew about gloves didn't know about ventilation. Makes me think might not know other things so shared this video, and now he has a ventilation system on order for his printer, and wants to use it more. Where before he only used it twice and didn't really understand it.
Same here so glad I found this video !
Agreed, I've been printing for a little while and I've learned lots still.
It's not quite comprehensive, since it doesn't cover removing and cleaning the leftover resin from the vat.
1 big problem… your poor resin printers are confined to that small cabinet. Bring on the full resin printer room 😬😂🤘
Awesome video mate!
The king!!!!
As someone who just purchased my first 3d printer (which happens to be resin), this is INCRECIBLY helpful. Of all the videos I've watched, nobody has gone so far as to show how to clean the wash bin like you have.
Most printers have a "Tank Clean" option that cures a small amount of resin over the entierty of the FEP. I take a small support and balance it in the corner of the resin tank, allowing it to adhere to the to the cured resin. That way, I have a small "handle" to simply peel the flat sheet from the FEP, trapping all of those potential issues left behind by the failed print.
I'm currently on a binge watch of videos to learn 3D printing and BY FAR this was the most informative out there. A lot of people cycle through the same aspects, yet here not only are they explained in sufficient depth, this one also has new things as well. Thank you, very much. This was the best one so far.
Hello Dorian, I am now (3th of June) where you were when you posted your comment, I used my resin printer for the first time today, using Lychee slicer and a Creality Halot One in combination with Elegoo washable resin. My first print missed its right hand and its tail (a fox-humanoid miniature for DnD)
Comment to push the algorithm because this is the most extensive into on resin printing I've seen so far.
A small tip to help with removing supports. Use a heat gun or hair dryer set on low/med heat to gently heat up the supports. They will become softer and will peel away VERY easily with minimal damage to your model. However if youre printing very thin parts it will also soften those areas so just be careful and gentle with it. Make sure you do this BEFORE curing. (right after cleaning)
Appreciate the tip. I've only (successfully) used my resin printer a few times (Photon M3, bought it last year), and something that was recommended at the time was soaking it in warm water, which worked great. The problem? Yet ANOTHER thing that's contaminated at that point, and yet ANOTHER thing that now needs to be cleaned. I don't know why I didn't think of using a hair dryer, but that seems like a great way to help remove supports without making the already incredibly cumbersome task of resin printing even more so.
Even just the slicing section of this video is a god-tier example of the difference between knowledge and the application of that knowledge. So much I wish I had utilized before the oodles of failed prints I had. This is a must-watch before using a resin printer
The resin 3D printer companies don't have guide vids of this level.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
On purpose. It would put buyers off
Your usage of limited space is immaculate. Great video.
20:34 don't to scratch against the FEP with the scraper. That's not how you should do it. The Plastic scaper damages the FEP - a lot. Remove the VAT and all resin, than press your finger from the other side of the FEP against the failed part until it comes of. NEVER touch your FEP with any plastic or paper towels (it's abrasive, use microfiber cloth instead). If you need to scratch inside the FEP, use a rubber lip. It works great
I didn't knew this when i bought my first printer, and the first FEP was done after 2 weeks.
Now that i have worked the way described, it already lasted for 6 months and looks really good.
By the way, these are all tips from "3DPrintingPro".
thanks for this comment.
Thanks for the info, i got me a Anycubic Photon Mono X 6k, and already i got 3 holes in the FEP, had to get a replacement for FEP film, and replacing that, is a pain. Im a beginner in Resin printing. Learning as i go
This is THE ONLY video I can find in TH-cam that is detailed as textbook on all potential hazards and mitigation measures for handling resin 3D printing. This video should be included in manual for all resin 3D printer sales !!!. Thanks Micheal to offer us this great video.
Wear gloves during the support removal step. As you said, the resin is only partially cured at this moment, meaning you are still exposing yourself to resin monomers which are toxic and carcinogenic.
Also, photoinitiators (The part that causes it to harden under UV) can cause testicular atrophy and fertility issues!
Do you have a link about 3d printing resin ingredients that are carcinogenic?
@@AtomsLab can you share a link about this claim? Would love to know what they are.
You’re from California aren’t you, where oxygen is known to cause cancer
@@joshuabromen6953 Well, it's known to be the driving factor of ageing, if accident or misfortune doesn't get you, the air you breathe will, eventually.
Thanks a lot for the coherent and detailed guide!
My minor additions would be:
- Protecting the printer and especially the screen from resin drops and fingerprints! Most touchscreens can be protected by a thin plastic screen or a special screen protector and might be used with a dedicated stylus.
- A UV light in the room/cabinet where your print station is located could also be a good measure. You can turn it on from time to time to make sure you don't have any stains that could spread around the room. As cleaning often can't remove everything. (Just make sure that no resin reservoirs etc. are accidentally cured....😅)
- In addition having an air purifier (with activated carbon!) in the room where the printer-cabinet (ventilated) is located, if you stay there for long periods of time (in addition to regularly airing the room).
- Oh and maybe protect the floor around the cabinet too, because splashes are likely to happen at some point!
Thank you for the thorough coverage of getting started in resin printing. It has been instrumental in convincing me that this is a technology that an old hobbyist geezer such as myself has NO business getting into. Thank you. It has raised my appreciation and admiration level for those who operated in the Realm of Resin Printing. 🙂 I'll continue to follow the topic with interest, albeit from a distance.
LOL! well said James
James...I think you should still give it a try :) the communities are very helpful and welcoming.
Full disclosure: I'm considering getting into 3d printing myself and undecided between filament or resin.
Ikwym... but I’ve always appreciated the work of model engineers, even though I’ve never had a desire to get all lathey with a chunk of metal, nor have I built a flying 1/3 scale A-10 with extra brrrrrt only to have it crash during the first video.
I’m a plastic wrangler, more or less - but I use a variety of processes and materials.
The idea of creating sculpted or engineered pieces to add to a kit is the most appealing.
My best take is that we should share tech where possible - I’ll happily supply or request prints and pay for them if I knew a local printer with a good rep.
My Dad learned AutoCad at 78 and designed several homes for a builder etc. Not everything is for everyone but whatever you really like and enjoy Do it! We never stop learning about the pursuit of happiness. I'm an old school sculptor, moldmaking, epoxy casting..learning Cad, 3D printers, laser, scanning to simply pull it all together to make new items others can help make. Truth is many new technologies are Lacking Experienced Old School Artist Talent to bridge the gaps from Design, make, finish, market..sell and pay bills! Your talents and knowledge are just as much needed by the new generation as you may want to know new technologies. Everyone I apprenticed has taught me too. God bless.
After the initial wash to remove residual resin, run the part under hot water or soak in hot water as you're removing your supports. Even stubborn or thick supports come away from the model like butter, and it makes the process extremely quick and leaves very little, if any pocks or marks.
The point you made about tilting the model to ensure that there isn't so much tug is a genuinely good point. I used to just let things auto generate, and didn't realize that a bunch of supports on one spot was actually a bad idea.
Hands down, this is the best video for anyone who wants to get into resin printing, not just idly watching printing videos for kicks.
Coffee Filter for the final filtering! at 20:40 you use a filter which is supposed to filter resin, but especially IPA flows perfectly through a coffee filter which will take out the tiny particles as well. But dont use it until the resin has completely settled on the bottom of the container, otherwise the coffee filter will clog immediately
I have to say it, as I usually don't comment, I love how this guy is presenting all his clips!!!
Your sense of organization is unbelievably awesome. Concise and everything is at the ready. I was just looking at videos to buy my first resin printer, but will definitely take all of this information in to properly set up my work space. Thanks so much!
6:39 "Matte Gary" is my favorite color
Cheap jokes aside, though, I do love your channel and am really glad to see you picking up more and more subscribers over the years. Your content is invaluable to people who are new to the community and it's simply astonishing that you continue to provide all this for free.
On the Dealing with Failures part ( 20:04 )
A "lifehack" of sorts is that you can cure a thin layer or three of resin (Most printers have this feature under different names), and then just use the plastic scraper to remove the thin layer and any bits that might be stuck to the fep. It wastes resin but allows you to clean the fep without using a paint filter.
I'm curently having some problems with a new resin that keeps sticking to the FEP Because I haven't been able to find quite de best settings yet. I've been wondering how much resin does a cleanup like the one you're suggesting uses, not wanting to waste too much resin. I'm working with a phrozen mini 4k btw
Don't use the scraper. Use old supports, place it in the vat, cure the bottom layer and carefully peel it off using the supports
@@alexandredancauselapointe8657 Uncle Jessy recommends PTFE lube to prevent prints from sticking to the FEP Sheet. th-cam.com/video/cx0tpCE-PrQ/w-d-xo.html
Instead of scraping, I saw someone rolling the back of their gloved hand on the underside of the FEP. Tried it myself and it worked very well.
Yeah until you hit that one pointy piece that breaks your damn screen.
This video is phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing your process. You have managed to achieve in a 23-minute video what hours and hours of searching on TH-cam could not. You've answered virtually all of my questions about getting started with SLA printing. I just bought a Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K, and I feel confident that I can do this now. Thank you, thank you, thank you... Liked and subscribed-THANK YOU.
My phrozen mini 8k arrived two days ago...I'm terrified. How has it been thus far for you?
A point for the build sticking to the FEP sheet. If you use a very small amount of PTFE lubricant on the FEP itself, it does not react with the resin and prevents the build from sticking to the sheet and causing that tug of war when the build is lifted.
It keeps your FEP cleaner for longer much easier to keep clean and last much longer too.
Do you just spray it with WD-40 before the print?
@@villa89 Spray a tiny bit on a paper towel and use the towel to apply the lube to the FEP. Then use a clean paper towel to wipe the FEP. It will leave a coating to the FEP that greatly reduces the stickiness between resin and FEP.
But it has to be the PTFE type of lube, standard WD-40 won't cut it and can react with some resins negatively. PTFE is safe to use. One application will be good for several prints. depends on how often you clean your FEP tray. I would apply after each cleaning.
@@krampusklaws2238 Thank you this is very informative!
I read that RainX also works, and that's what I've used.
@@ClokworkGremlin If that works too, awesome. If I ever run out of what I have might look into it lol
This video is fantastic. I come from FDM printing and have been considering getting into resin. I watched some other videos, but they would throw around terms like FEP without explaining them, and generally assume some prior knowledge. This video was comprehensive and direct. I especially liked the details about slicing, supports, and drainage holes. That's all new territory for me.
Teaching Tech doing a resin video makes me veeeery happy. One of my greatest respurses for FDM is doing an SLA video. Joy!!
Nothing has convinced me better than this video has that FDM is the way for me.
My tip is listen for the sound of the print releasing from the FEP, it's quite noticeable and sounds like a thack, or pluck or something... this sound is good and you know that each layer of the print is being ripped off of the FEP, if you don't hear this sound and your printer is silent each layer, you probably have a fail and you can check it out by using the pause button, the build platform will rise and you can see the print mid-way thru the job... don't make a habit of this though as it can affect the print.
One thing I learnt from Uncle Jessie that helped alot, Slightly heat your supports and they come off so much smoother.
Brilliant setup. You've really put so much thought into all of it. Thanks for showing us this.
I hadnt heard of the solvent you use, however IPA also makes me feel not well with prolonged exposure. I will look into that solvent.
My advice for newbies is this:
1. That mini 4k has a vat cleaning feature. I run it for 30ish seconds and then just peel the film off the bottom, it does a great job of removing nibs and failed prints.
2. My method for dealing with the smell and evaporative qualities of IPA is to put the print in a Ziploc sandwich bag with IPA, pull all the air out when you seal it, then drop it into your ultrasonic cleaner full of water. The vibration will travel thru the water and the plastic and the IPA, you'll get a clean part, your IPA usage will go down, and evaporation becomes a thing of the past.
3. Here in the US, Walmart had some cheap serving platters, which are large (2.5ft dia.), have high walls, and very handy for moving things from my printer to my cleaning area, which are in 2 separate rooms. There are a lot of kitchen items that can be good deals for doing things like this, but don't store your IPA in a polycarbonate container.
4. The resin does go bad, both sealed and unsealed. If you only print occasionally, like me, buy the half litre bottles, and always be on the lookout to use up your opened resin. One thing in particular I have found great for using up opened resin is to put it on fdm prints that I want to be smoother or stronger, and curing it with a uv torch.
As an addition, I'd like to find some software that can analyze my model and suggest print orientations that provide the most even average surface area per layer, so if anyone knows of that pls comment
Water washable resins is the way to go
I would recommend you use a well ventilated room
I love the smell of IPA
@@Torskel water washable resins are hot trash . first of all it encourages contaminating the waste water system with highly toxic resins and more importantly its less durable , less flexible and more brittle than pretty much every other type of resin.
A few year ago, I stumbled on Teaching Tech to learn FDM printing and how to get my Ender 3 to work. It spurred a hobby that led to a setup that includes a Prusa MK3S+, Bambu P1P, and A1 Mini. Now, I'm delving into resin printing, thanks to a new hobby in table top gaming, and once again Teaching Tech comes through with a comprehensive video to aid a beginner. Big thanks!
Thanks for sharing your workspace setup! Very inspirational!
Very nice! I'm jealous of how organized that work station is! My only small addition would be to stress you need at least 2 (or more) drainage holes per cavity. As resin will have a hard time flowing out, it air cannot flow in a different hole.
Fantastic video, I learned a lot and appreciate the effort you took into articulating the details. Great to see another well produced film from here in Oz too.
Superb design of your workspace armoire, especially those brackets for printer covers and the trays.
I learned SO MUCH from this -- thank you for sharing what you know. I've bookmarked it to keep coming back to.
Thank you so much for all your videos on 3D printing. they are very informative and have helped me on this journey. look forward to seeing your future videos!!
Thank you! Great ideas for helping me clean things, reuse cleaner and keep things clean!
So incredibly thankful for this video. Told me everything I needed to know to get started with resin printing. Can't thank you enough!
Thank you for your time explaining it. Cheers
This was phenomenally done. Great work.
Excellent. Thanks for taking time to do this. I have been considering resin printing but knew nothing about it, now you gave me a great overview without making it confusing by spending time on the little details that really don't matter when just considering if I should take it up. Thanks again. Nice job.
Thanks a lot for these tips. Really invaluable information on all the steps that, normally, are not on your normal "resin printing beginners guides". Will print my first model soon!
Most informative video I’ve seen yet. Thank you.
Thank you. This in-depth description is extremely helpful. Hats off to you for taking the time to explain the safety concerns. Love the set-up by the way!!
Your comment about having a spare vat is right on point .Have a nice Christmas
We just bought our resin printer. I appreciate the thorough guide and I love your work station set up! Your section on failures and structure support set ups for models is really helpful too. Thank you for the guide!
You answered every one of my questions! I was about to ask about cleaning washing solution, then you covered it last! I will be saving this to replicate your workflow one day. Thankyou!
Thank you for this video! I am about to jump into the world of 3d resin printing and you have covered many of the questions I have been wondering about.
That is a REALLY nice set up. Great job.
Beautiful set up thanks for sharing.
This is the best beginner video I have seen so far. Already feeling more confident about going for my first print. Thanks for sharing!😀
Great video. No fluff, very straight forward. Thanks so much!
Amazing set up and great video. Thank you!
Very helpful for a newbie - clear & concise - thank you!
Damn, the solvent in the sun, then into a strainer is actually genius. Definitely going to use that.
Great video! I'm new to this and found many videos miss out really important stuff!! This is the best I've found. Thanks!
Thanks - this is a terrific introduction to resin printing.
Super helpful tips for beginners! Thanks for breaking down the process step by step 🙌💡
Thank you so much for this guide. It helped me understand what I was getting myself into with 3D printing. This video is my foundation and I've found myself coming back to your channel. Thank you!!
Amazing introduction to resin printing, thanks!
Amazing video. The most straightforward overview on resin printing I’ve seen. Thanks!
Thank you for this. I've only just bought my resin printer so this helped a lot and was straight forward.
I’m impressed by your organizing methods!! Congrats 😮
I was looking for this in the beginning of the week ! thank you so much !
I really appreciated the trays and placement.
Thank you so muxh for this video. I use a pretty modern resin printer for a few days now and your video gave me a lot of input and helpful tips.
Well done, and useful for one of my co-workers/friends, as they have a resin 3D printer.
Mos def sharing your video.
Thanks for clearing things up in just one video. I am not ready yet and I can find the reason to get this kind of details for the trade off of being so messy.
As always your videos are the best. What a professional.
man this video was EXTREMELY HELPFUL. thank you for such a clear and concise guide.
A master class. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the basics, a lot of good information for beginners
Bought my FDM last week, ordered my resin yesterday, and saw you uploaded this in between. Great timing!
'Thanks for this OUTSTANDING GUIDE!
Thank you, Very informative. I was considering getting a resin printer and this video has definitely helped me make my decision!
These are exactly the sort of tutorial videos I hope for in this new Venture that I'm working up to
Great video as usual. My lust for resin printers died when you said 'we had an electrician install an extraction fan in the ceiling...' . Not an option for me :(
Thank you for the video I needed! I have been entertaining the idea of adding a resin printer into the setup but i kept catching tid bits like cleaning the prints and didn't understand. You gave me what i needed to consider if i want to move forward with it and if i do where to start.
thank you again!
Easily the best video on 3D printing so far, I feel more ready to start than ever. Thanks mate.
Wow, your resin workstation is awesome and inspiring
I want make a wardrobe like this!!! Omg! Nice video!!!! Thank you for this!
Thankyou so much. I had so many questions going into this and this felt like a welcoming video that checked all of my questions in a systematic and easy to follow way
Wow, that cabinet is awesome! I just have everything on the counter in my laundry room lol. I'm going to start working on getting a space like this. Pretty cool!
I have been watching videos for over a month and yet to start while I collected all the gear. This video was awesome at showing start to finish so thank you.
This was fantastically informative! Thank you!
well done and explained . I will use much of this video as a reverence. I purchase my first system and will set up a print area with similar components now that I know what I need to get.
This video rules. Thank you so much for so much detailed information. This is a detail oriented hobby, and I appreciate the level you provided here. Thank you!
wow! this was really detailed and useful!!! thanks for job you did!
Awesome, man. Thank you!
Thank you! What a terrific tutorial!
Wow your closet setup is actually amazing! It looks beautiful
Thank you for an excellent presentation on MSLA printing for beginners.
I feel better prepared for my first print after watching your video.
Wow, this is an amazing informative video for the beginner! well done!
Very good. Thanks for all the clarification; extremely thorough and beautifully explained. Please go on with other subjects you are an asset to printing community (and maybe more !)
Thank you for a great tutorial it was direct, to the point and very helpful. I really liked that there was no background music or flashy animations that seem to distract from the purpose of the video tutorial, It was great and being new to resin printing I have learned a lot from this video. Thank you again.
Brilliantly presented.
Excellent video. Covers some of the basic practical steps like handling and disposal, reuse of solvent cleaners, etc. This answered a lot of questions I had not found an answer to elsewhere.