Formlabs Form 3+ Garbage do not buy

If you want to waste money, buy the Form 3+

#formlabs #form3+ #sla

[eduardsik]

I can confirm, we have the same problems with Form3, bought after release. Form3 struggling with small holes, thin walls, and the support side of the parts are really bad.

[Longdongsilver-oynj]

Never had a problem. Going on 2 yrs with dental models used daily, I love it

[ccatlett]

Assuming this is your first resin printer?

[AdventuresonZero]

With resin printing, there is an art to doing manual supports and proper orientation. Sometimes, more is not the right solution. Keep in mind that with SLA printing, there is a constant tug of war between the build plate, FEP, and weight of the print. Have you joined the FormLabs Reddit or Facebook groups? Usually very helpful printer communities out there.

[rescuemethod]

Wow. I thought formlabs was the best resin printer. I used to send parts to a print service with Form 2s and they also steuggled with failed prints about 50% of the time. He had me model in some supports. So then which resin printer works for you?

[reaktorleak]

Errors on the Form 3 are headscratchers for sure. Mine can't do Z Axis calibration, but won't give any measurements or data during the failure display. And I'm sure that doesn't help Support either. They told me they don't do Repairs anymore??

[GenerMakeD]

Looks like potentially you got a lemon printer I've had 2 Form 3B's for years with no issues with distortion or chunks missing. For your larger parts potentially it could be the orientation or even that the part itself is too heavy? -- I can attest to that the premium support/service is worth it to be able to talk to a real person rather than an email chain. I'm sorry that you're having this experience -- I'd push to get a NEW printer rather than a refurbished printer. Have used Formlabs products for over 4 years for everything from medtech parts to minatures to jewelry without any problems.

[engineofchange]

the resin isn't always the best, may not be the printer. check your resin. Went threw 3 clear resins before I found one that works. Also exposure time varies from resin to resin.

[P-Engineering]

A resin printer, and especially the Formlabs, is simply not suited for the parts you're showing. It's best at printing organic shaped, thin and detailed parts. Thick, solid, flat parts simply don't work. If you're still considering a resin printer because of the surface quality needed I would highly recommend getting a bunch of test prints done.