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New to Resin Printing: Here is what you need!
If you are thinking about getting into resin printing, there might be a few items to consider that usually don't come with a resin printer.
List of materials & tools needed:
- Resin Printer
- Printer with power supply
- Build plate & metal scraper
- Resin vat & plastic vat scraper
- Resin material
- Standard
- Water Washable
- Tough
- Resin Filter - if your printer is idle, resin should be filtered and stored away.
- Resin Funnel - most that come with the printer are too small for your resin bottles
- Safety Gear
- Safety Eye Glasses
- Rubber/Latex Gloves
- Isopropyl for cleaning up print area
- Isopropyl for cleaning washing prints
- Silicone mat for print area
- Small Level - Resin printers should be level
- UV oven or light - A UV LED light strip and some mirrors are a great diy option but there are more professional options as well.
- USB/SD Card for printer to read digital files from
- Slicer Software: PC with recommended slicer software installed - PZSlice or Chitubox
- Modeling Software: SketchUp, Fusion 360 or other CAD modelling software - this optional, plenty of free models to be "sliced" for printing.
Once you have acquired all the nessecary equipment, there will be a a setup and configuration required for your printer and post process materials that may be required. We will be provide this information in one of our upcoming articles.
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