1. What is the Form 4L build size? What is the largest part I can print?
The Formlabs Form 4L offers a generous build volume of 13.9 × 7.7 × 13.8 inches, allowing you to print large, single-piece parts or multiple smaller components in one job. In most cases, you can take advantage of nearly the full build area, depending on part orientation and support requirements.
2. What is the size difference between Form 4 and Form 4L?
Form 4L has a 4.6x larger build volume than Form 4 and 3x larger than Fuse.
3. What types of materials can I print on Form 4L?
Formlabs has over 40 resins ranging from tough and durable, high temp, and flame retardant, rigid and flexible, to silicone and ceramic. Explore materials here.
Material Examples:
- Tough 2000: Similar to ABS
- Silicone 40A: 100% Silicone Material
- Color Kit: Dye It to Any HEX Color
- Grey: Most Accurate When Printed and Cured
- Alumina 4N: 99.99% Pure Ceramic
4. How do I choose the right material for my application?
Formlabs has over 40 resins ranging from tough and durable, high temp, and flame retardant, rigid and flexible, to silicone and ceramic. Connect with our team of application experts to discuss your material options and choose the right one.
5. Is resin 3D printing strong?
It depends on the material, but resin prints can be surprisingly strong. One key advantage is that they’re isotropic, so strength is consistent in every direction.
6. Is there an Open Material Mode on Form 4L?
Yes, Open Material Mode is available for a single lifetime fee per printer. Open Material Mode allows you to print with any third-party 405 nm photopolymer resin.
7. Can I upgrade a Form 4L to a Form 4BL?
There is no current upgrade path from the Formlabs Form 4L to the Formlabs Form 4BL. If you require biocompatible printing, a separate Form 4BL system is needed.
8. How can I dispose of unused and expired resin?
To dispose of unused or expired resin, consider using the WRAP Pro to print a solid form that can be safely discarded. Hazardous waste services can be cumbersome and expensive, and the WRAP allows you to deal with this hassle seamlessly.
9. What equipment is used for post-processing?
The Form Wash L and Form Cure L are part of the Form 4L workflow. Form Wash L is the second step in the workflow. It automatically cleans printed parts thoroughly with IPA or alternative solvents to leave your parts pristine and ready to be cured. After the parts are clean, they are placed in Form Cure L to be post-cured and solidify mechanical properties.
10. What is PreForm?
PreForm is Formlabs’ easy to use software included with your printer purchase. PreForm is offered for free, with no licenses, annual fees, or installation limits. PreForm’s automatic algorithms set up your print’s layout, orientation, and supports.
Features Include:
- Supports
- Add Textures
- Remote printing
- Automatic support generation
- Optimal orientation recommendations
- Real-time print estimates
- Print settings tuned and validated for Formlabs’ entire materials library
- Automatic detection for common issues (gaps, ensuring your models are print-ready)
- Customize all settings
11. What is the purpose of the camera on Form 4L?
If the integrated camera is enabled, it automatically saves a photo of each print when it completes. The camera also allows users to take video timelapses of the printing process and snapshots of the build platform from Dashboard.
12. Can I use Form 4L offline?
Formlabs printers can operate entirely offline to meet security requirements by using direct USB connections or local area networks (LAN) without internet access. Users can transfer jobs via PreForm, while firmware updates and Open Material Mode activation still require temporary connectivity.
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