SLA Resin Handling Guide for 3D Printing - 11 Tips for Containing the Mess and Keeping Things Safe
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- Resin printers create amazing prints but the uncured liquid resin is a pain and can get all over everything. Here are some of my tips for containing the mess and keeping things safe. This is my SLA Resin Management Guide or Resin Handling Guide. Most of the stuff I mention in here is pretty cheap. In the $5 - $15 range.
Regarding my mask. I know it's probably not a good enough mask but it's easy to wear and it's better than nothing. Also with the ventilation system I added the fumes are very minimal. But feel free to leave your suggestions in the commets.
Here's where to get all the stuff from the video. These are affiliate links which help support my channel.
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Part 11... instead of throwing out the blob after purifying the IPA, place the blob into a mold to create a shape or model you wish to recreate. I create hexagons for my war game with the blob which solidifies in the sun. This way I recycle the IPA and upcycle the blob into a desirable items essentially saving money and creating less rubbish.
awesome idea
how do you put the hardened resin blob in a mold? isn't it too late by then?
@@IaidokaNC He's talking about the wet blob.. before it cures.
This is a great idea. I'm going to be building a diaroma soon. Maybe I can print a mold of trees, lumber, or blocks for the diaroma and press it in.
Same, the blob is almost like epoxy putty.
5:00 If you make the Stuff too difficult you'll start skipping it....DAMN this is a life changing tip right here! :O
Haha. One person defines something as laziness. Another person defines it as optimization or efficiency.
They are usually old or willfully ignorant.
Ive found that the same applies to a lot of things in life. Like if you buy a fancy new panini toaster and stick it in the back of a cupboard as well as choose a hard to clean model, you'll end up never using it because even taking it out is a hassle, nevermind cleaning it.
Early in my career I worked with a guy whose motto was "Make the right thing the easiest thing and you'll never have to correct anybody".
This be freakin' legit. 💯🤣
As a newbie to resin printing, I found the warnings about how toxic the resin is overwhelming. You helped make sense of all the noise and save me a few dollars in the process. I can now print as much as I want, without worrying about my family's health or the impact that I'm having on the environment. Thanks for the great video.
Glad I found this. I've been making a mess so far, tired of itchy wrists! Lol.
This mans editing game is on point
You really should start making molds for your waste blobs. You could very easily cure them into usable shapes.
You've got a really nice system here, lots of great ideas! All my toys are sticky...
Thanks! The system has some flaws. The longer I print the stickier things get also :)
I LOVE your video on this man. So rare to find a Ph.D. chemist talking about safety concerns with printer resins.
@@mr702s Well Goobertown Hobbies is the PhD not me. So go check out his channel.
Goooooobs!
It's true, I did genetics (and I never had a cross contamination), and pretty much everything you do is lab grade, except not having a fume hood, which tbh is overkill at home.. I haven't bought a 3d printer yet but I estimate it would take me perhaps 12 to 15 print goes before I wasn't really conscious of the steps..
This guides are great for new people wanting to enter this world, you have help me a lot, come back😢
Your suggestion to use silicone pet mats just saved my bacon. Thanks! I lost about 250g of resin, but the mess was contained.
This is one of the more informative channel out here regarding resin printing, you need a tons more of subscribers. People need to get this info.
Wow thanks. It’ll happen. Just takes time.
For Aussies,
I am using the Silcon Pet Feeding mats from Kmart.
The large is 60cm x 40cm, so covers a large area.
I have a few of them across my work bench and they work great.
They are 10 bucks at the time of writing this. They also sell a smaller version for 5 bucks.
IPA is expensive and hard to come by especially with Covid.
Alternative is Mythelated Spirits, it's way cheaper. However can make clear resin milky colour and can leave white blotches on cured items if not washed off correctly.
Resinaway from Monocure is great as well and locally sourced.
Thank you for this. Three years later this video is still helping newbies like me. I just purchased what will likely be the first of a few Resin printers. Currently buying lots of other things to go along with it and you have made me realize some things I was not considering.
This is one of those videos that you don't think you need to watch until you've watched it, great tips! Nice Grand Theft Auto font too
This is one if not the best video out there on how to handle the post processing of resin prints. It really helped me get started after years of FDM printing and moving onto to SLA. Great work!
Things I’d add to this:
1- Don’t use disposable gloves. Buy oversized, thick, lined nitrile gloves. You can slide them on and off easily, and resize them “forever”. MASSIVE environmental win, and user savings.
2- Get one of those full sized plastic face masks (popularized during Covid). You don’t want resin bits snapping off and hitting you anywhere in the face.
3- Get rid of the plugs on the resin bottles right away. They’re only necessary for shipping and they cause waste (using a paper towel every time to take them in and off).
4- Think your setup through. I have a wire rack that my printers sit on, but also it’s where I can put hooks and magnets on for gloves, a roll of toilet paper or paper towels, the funnel, scrapers, etc.
Screenshot this! Thanks!
Don't re-use gloves. That's how you learn what resin tastes like.
Source: I know what resin tastes like.
DO NOT re-use gloves man
I seriously hope no one takes #1 seriously.
Using a few extra gloves isn't going to destroy your precious environment, it's just going to be more effective at protecting you from burns, allergic reactions, cancer, and probably a host of other problems.
A lot of people say never touch the FEP screen with anything except a silicon spatula or similar because it's like a Teflon coating that can be damaged causing sticking, also the IPA on it is supposed to be bad Also? I'm not sure but this advice I have seen a lot of people agree with makes sense.
If only i have seen your vedo before doing a mess in my desk, mouse and keyboard pouring resin out of the VAT :(, now it won't happen again Thank you it really helps a lot
The old adage "the juice isn't worth the squeeze" comes to mind when I watch this video.
I just bought my first resin printer. I haven't even unwrapped it yet. I'm just gathering ideas on operations, and you've just become my go-to-guy. I'll be watching everything I can.
Excellent advice delivered in a friendly, straightforward way. Finally found someone who knows how to do a proper "tips" video. Great work.
Thanks again.
Hi! I just wanted to say thanks. This is probably the most well-made video on the topic of resin handling on RUclips.
Wow, thank you!
I jumped into resin 3D printing without a lot of research. I saw the quality difference between FDM and Resin and chose the latter. Tonight was session 1 (failed) and session 2 (failed). I ended the night cleaning and replacing uncured resin back into the bottle as I didn’t want to leave it over night, used a crap load of paper towels, and a few gloves, and had the EXACT same thought about needing an open trash can. I love the trays, tubs, and table liners. This is the type of setup I plan use. Thank you for this video for expediting my efforts to a clean and organized work area. You rock!
I would note that cleaning the FEP film and the vat like that it's extreme, wipe it gently with a microfiber cloth and use dish soap. Using IPA on FEP could make your next print stick too well to it and increase the forces it has to withstand.
Your videos are so detailed its a crime that you don't have more subs.
It'll happen someday 😀
Your videos have more information and production value than anything even the manufacturers of 3D printers can do and they have millions of dollars to produce this kind of stuff.
I use most of these in one form or other. I appreciate the delineation between reasonable/practical and the practice of "Safety".
The primary difference between our setups is that I have a ultrasonic cleaner large enough for the biggest print volume my printer can fill plus a little extra. This means it can fit my vat and build plate too. I don't have to brush anything. Ever. This requires a LOT of IPA (~2.5 gallons) to fill but due to its large volume there is no reason to delineate between "clean" and "dirty" IPA. For storage I used a 5 gallon bucket with sealed lid available from any hardware store. The Ultrasonic cleaner has an integrated drain valve which I have plumbed to pour directly into the bucket after use. A filter can be used to catch any supports, blobs, etc. A bonus to this setup is that I can simply put my hands in the cleaner should I get any resin on them. I don't know if I have more fumes than other setups given the surface area of my IPA is consistent and unchanging (vs. multiple large & small storage containers) but it is being agitated for the duration it is on.
I do not use paper towels to wipe clean or even set the FEP on. Too much lint and abrasive properties. Lint free alcohol wipes if needed and only after an ultrasonic dip and air dry.
Another difference is that I exclusively use large metal razor blades to clean my build plate (~4 inch blade with handle found in any paint aisle). I'm not sure why but to date I've had more issues with excellent adhesion than I have with poor adhesion. I've had poor experience with putty knives. For me they don't cut it and catching a corner or edge will scratch/gouge the plate.
Just some of my thoughts/experience. Thank you for BulgeBuster; I'm testing it out currently.
Thanks for the comments!!
At 2 yrs old this video is still super informative, useful, and for the most part the info up to date.
My best tip is to have a jug of soapy warm water for when you need to clean your gloves (which is aaaaalways).
Simply dip the gloves into IPA/Mean Green, denatured alcohol (me) or whatever, rub your fingers around slightly, and then dip your gloves into the water. Now they're clean!
Really nice and educational video. Thanks for posting. Started my first print this morning....
Glad it was helpful! Have Fun!
Wow..... I've been FDM printing for about three years now and am finally looking into SLA... And this was a whole new level. I had NO IDEA it was that much work! I'll never complain about FDM maintenance again, there's more to do in between each SLA print than I've had in total between my Ender 3 Pro and CR-6 SE during these few years.
It's not that bad. Just a few more safety features. Print, Clean, Post Cure.
Just got a 3d resin printer for Christmas. This channel is a godsend for beginner guidance. Thanks for producing these!
I don't think about videos like this until it's too late! Thanks for this contenta
Haha!
so much common sense in this video! well done
very underrated channel
New channels just take a while to get traction. As a content creator it's easy to get discouraged and want to give up. It takes so much work to make a good video. But your comments help! Should have more content coming out soon. I have like 4 videos in progress at the moment.
Got my printer.. i am gonna hold on to print before all the safety stuff ready. Your video helps clarify all the stuff needed.
you need more view, this is super helpful!
This guy reminds me so much of that talentless hack Rich Evans, but this guy is talented and competent.
Wow thanks. The only "you look like Rich Evans" comment that wasn't meant as an insult.
Liked and saved
I haven't found any more accurate and structurized instrucions on using resin filament. It is good if you add something like 'for beginners' in the title of your video.
This is really good information for anyone starting their adventures in resin printing!
My own homegrown "chemical lab" printing area and approach to printing is very similar to this (and even then there were a few good pointers that I hadn't thought of, like recycling IPA for FEP cleaning), but BOY, would I have saved so much time, money and grief had I watched this first! xD
Absolute fantastic. Thanks a lot.
awesome tipps. safety always first. always! dont be lazy. dont get into routines :) thx for your advises.
i just got a 3d printer and by far this is the best video ever (regarding SLA printers)
I’ve been reaching for the goal to do 3d printing and eventually silicone casting on a commercial level to answer to my local community’s needs. This video has helped me understand just how tedious such an endeavour is, even on a hobby level. Your video has been not only informative, but humbling. You have my respect, my dude
It’s really easier than it’s made out to look once your understand the basics
Excellent video! Your list was very well structured and easy to follow, the explanations were clear, and the visual demonstrations of every part really sold it.
There's a lot of information I wanted. Thank you.
You are the real deal man! Thank you for the insights.
I appreciate that!
Really helpful video! Thanks
You have obviously invested deep thought and reasoning to come up with these tips. Well done!
Thanks!
Clear exposition, well structured, lots of good informations and food for thought. Thank you.
I haven't used any of these precautions. and I still survive.
I was thinking about going into resin 3D printing... But I wasn't aware of all the post processing and precautions that it implied. Thank you for this video. Guess I'll go the FDM route.
Hey Michael, great job on these videos. I can tell your channel is going to blow up. Great delivery, production, and full of valuable content. I'm looking forward to seeing more!
Thanks for subscribing. I'll be trying to get a new video out by the end of this week.
Hey DeskTop Makes - I just subscribed. Looks like some good stuff.
Awesome! I do a lot of Fusion 360 videos for 3D printing.
Really appreciate your content, its very well done, thanks for looking out!
Thanks!
Thanks for this, I really appreciated your straight forward, thorough discussion.
This might be one of the best channels I’ve ever seen. Amazing job making everything super clear 👌
Best video I've seen on this so far. Thank you!
I'm just getting into 3d printing and your videos are a such a wonderful resource. You have saved me untold amounts of blood, tears and repair bills. I thank you.
Seriously the best video I saw on getting started with Resin Printing. Great tips, very helpful.
Wow thanks. I'll be doing another video next month for complete noobs wanting to get started.
Just what I needed. Thanks for all the helpful tips, sir.
Oh good.. Glad to help.
Very detailed and helpful, thank you !
Glad it was helpful!
I am getting my first resin printer and am learning lots from your content. Very professional - thank you!
Jesus the amount of care that it takes to own a resin printer is insane, I got a headache just watching this :S
truly great video. thanks!
Wow thanks.
I find that using warm/hot IPA or water (contaminated or dirty) close to or just above body temp 98F or 36C. I have also had it work well at around 80F or 27C. You soak the parts in this liquid to soften the resin and most importantly the supports. Warm resin causes the supports to break away from the part, and prevent the supports from chipping off and leaving pot marks all over the part. Once the supports are removed you can use normal room temp IPA to clean the part and a small knife; razor, xacto, or hunting doesn't matter as long as it is sharp and you can use it safely; to gently cut the small residual bumps away from the surface leaving you with a much better surface finish that is flush with your final surface.
A heated ultra sonic cleaner works amazing for this, as while it is warming the part, it cleans it to, so that once supports are removed you can rinse the part or let it air dry; trim the bumps and quickly rinse with water or a little clean IPA (to remove any residual debris from fine trimming) and go straight to curing.
As for other tips:
I found that when I was getting bed adhesion issues, that it was very helpful to wipe or coat the underside of the build plate in a very light coating of resin before starting a print. Usually by dipping my finger in the vat, and smearing it on. This ensures that the build plate is coated completed with no trapped air or thin spots beneath it for the first layer. You can use a brush to do this as well, and I usually do this with the build plate off the unit, but above the vat, so that the resin drip stay in the vat.
And to those that would say, wouldn't your get things dirty. No I don't. Like Nerdtronic, I take care of everything that needs two hand prior to interacting with resin at all. Even then when I do, I only use one hand to do so, so the other is clean to the chance of contaminating anything.
I hope this helps out others in some way.
I love your videos, very helpful!
Great advice, thanks!
You bet!
Thanks! This is well organized, helpful information which I really appreciate as a beginner. A lot of this is common sense stuff, but it was great to see how you actually do each of these steps on camera rather than just hearing someone say, "clean this with isopropyl alcohol". I can appreciate that a lot of these steps don't need to be shown in every video or once you get to a higher level; but thank you for taking the time to detail all of this for those who are just starting out!
look, its Rich Evans!
I get very anxious when I see some youtubers not following the basics or washing parts on the sink. The way they are showing will make 3D print an enviromental and public health issue! Thanks to put it all clear! This should be a must see before buying resin printers.
It's SUUPER tempting. I was thinking today about retrofitting a waterpik so it recirculates the water around. It needs more thought.
Great idea for cleaning IPA, so simple and so practice :) Thanks Michael.
Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video. I am just starting printing and you covered a ton of concepts about post production clean up that was very detail oriented and had a lot of great considerations. Well done.!!
This is really helpful and informative. Thank you so much.
This video is pure gold!
This process and prepping guide is amazing! Very well organized and laid out. I'm new to resin printing so thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
These are by far the best tips and tricks for resin and you answered a lot of questions and even recycling the IPA which was one of my main ones. I appreciate the content and looking forward to learning more things before I go and get my resin printer.
Thanks! Just got my first resin printer and this was greatly helpful
Glad it was helpful!
so helpful thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thank you very much for sharing this from your own experience. So many things that I learned from this single video that had not been discussed or presented in any of the other 3D Resin-related videos I've been watching lately. Great stuff.
Wow thanks David.
This is very informative Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent tips! thanks a lot!
My pleasure!
great informational vid, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Well done video! Keep these coming!
Thanks, will do! Some of them take a while to make.
Thank you for this video
Welcome!
Great tips thank you. A well organised work station is essential no matter what you are doing. A place for everything and everything in its place, so goes the old saying.
Your videos are super helpful and super high quality! Seriously, thank you. You’re saving me time and money.
Thanks.
First person i've subscribed to in over years. Great quality !
Wow, thanks! It's an honor.
Excellent!
Your video was easily one of the best intro guides. I was trying to watch a bunch of videos and was getting lost on what I needed to do. This was a perfect combination of important information. Really appreciate the break down at the end too.
love your videos thanks
Glad you like them!
100% Helpful and thank you for the links!
You bet!
Amazing tips! Thank You!
I've probably watched this 4 times now and finally did my first print last night. The system works great, I just need a little more practice and I think I'll get it more streamlined but overall it went well. Thanks for the pointers!
the best! thx for needing
Just when I thought I knew what I was doing in blender. Awesome stuff thank you 🙂
🙂
Great tips. Thank you.
one of the best videos for resin post processing I've seen--well done!
Wow thanks!
Awesome video! Thank you!
Seriously so helpful
Again an awesome video! Keep it coming! 🙃
Thank you! Will do!