Likewise, you need to consider the post-processing aspect of the 3D printer resin too. A water washable resin reduces your IPA costs and removes the safety hazards that come with using alcohol. Elegoo’s water washable resin fits both criteria and dramatically enhances your 3D printing experience. Due to higher polymer content for its outstanding mechanical properties, the ideal printing condition for Blu is over 25C. It also comes in a decent range of colors, making it suitable for non-painted miniatures if painting isn’t part of your plans. Elegoo’s water-washable resin also scores points because it doesn’t emit the same strong smell as standard resin, which is great if you’re running a printer constantly throughout the day, or working in a confined space. Wear nitrile gloves (and ideally protective eyewear) at all times, clean up any spillages, and make sure to cure all and any resin, including residue on paper towels, gloves, and the like before disposing of it, even so-called plant-based and water washable resin.

Resin is inherently a brittle material. Moreover, it never truly stops curing, and even after printing, long exposures to IPA and UV light will increase its brittleness and result in weak resin prints that snap easily.

Tenacious has the more flexibility of all our resins Make sure the support tip diameter is 1.2mm for larger prints with a depth of 0.5mm. See more full settings recommended According to the guideline, the printed parts should be cleaned in two batches of 95%+ ethanol or IPA for 3-5 minutes and 5 minutes, respectively. It is important to dry the print made by Fast completely before post-curing. There is no need to use submerge in water technique with Fast. After 2-3 minutes of cleaning action, remove alcohol with a hair dryer or air blower. For complex part with lots cavities, it may be a good idea to clean/dry multiple times.

Tenacious reached its optimal strength when the printed part is post-cured with UV after cleaned. Use 395-405nm UV light and cure for about 25 minutes. Blu is a tough engineering resin that has excellent mechanical properties, such as high hardness and robustness.Further benefits of this viscosity is easier print removal, and supports snap off with little effort prior to curing. The supports bear a flexible quality, reducing the likelihood of the stiff supports you get with typical resin from piercing gloves, causing all kinds of trouble. Resin is nasty stuff that can harm humans and the environment. It’s vital to take the necessary precautions while handling resin and dispose of it correctly. Make sure resin is completely cleaned off and there is not alcohol left on the print before curing. Curing by submerging object in water will significantly increase curing efficiency

This means they can bend, flex, and stretch much further than standard resin before breaking. The benefits are clear for miniatures – if you accidentally drop a mini onto the floor, flexible resin is far less likely to break or snap. Tough, ABS-Like ResinIt does this without sacrificing detail or visual quality with nothing short of excellent results (print settings willing), especially when rendering more intricate and complex features. When primed and painted, the depth and richness of Siraya Tech Fast ABS-Like Resin’s textures come to the fore.