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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