Anycubic Photon Mono X

Anycubic Mono X is a LED based SLA resin printer. Unlike the FormLabs, each layer is cured all at once using an LED screen to cure each layer

When compared to FDM printing, SLA printing has better resolution and less noticeable layer lines. Ask the Lab Director to know if resin printer is best used in your project

This tutorial will teach only the basics of resin printing to get you started and is not an all-inclusive guide to resin printing

It is assumed that the user has a 3D stl model that fits within the build volume of the printer

Log onto the BME computer in the Fab Lab using credentials provided at the top of the screen

Open the Chitubox slicer software

Import stl file into Chitubox

Further information than given in this tutorial can be found here.

Roughly verify scaling of part by visually identifying size of object on the screen. If needed, scale your part

Rotate your part as needed. Note that you are able to select a surface that you want on the build platform.

Open further model settings using arrow in picture(right center of screen) if not already open

open up support material / platform generation tab

Support material is used to support your model in areas that would otherwise not stick to the build plate

Platforms are used so that support material can stick to the built plate more effectively and so that the model can be removed more easily

Autogenerate supports and platform using the +Platform/+All buttons

Once you are satisfied with your print, return to the main view by selecting the left tab

Slice print by selecting the blue "Slice" button

Verify that the print looks as you expect it to

Take USB from the Anycubic resin printer

Insert USB in Fab Lab computer

Select "Save"

Save file in USB

Safely eject USB using the "^" on the bottom right of screen, right clicking USB icon and selecting eject.

Remove USB from computer and put back into the Anycubic resin printer

Verify build plate is secure and there is a sufficient quantity of resin

If you need to put more resin in, you can use the Phrozen ABS-like resin. If you have questions or need to change to a different type, please ask the Lab Director

To start the print, press start, select file and press play

Once the print is complete, the next step is to put on gloves

Open the Formlabs isopropyl alcohol wash station closest to the Formlabs resin printer

Remove transparent cover on the Anycubic printer

Grab a paper towel to prevent resin from dripping anywhere during the next two steps

Loosen build plate as shown by unscrewing hand screw

Place build plate within basket such that it will not scrape the sides of the wash station when closing

Wash for 20 minutes

After washing the print, again put on gloves

Open wash station and carefully remove the print from the build plate

Replace build plate on Anycubic remembering to tighten hand screw

Open transparent cover of cure station and place washed print in center

Add desired cure time. 10 - 15 minutes is typical

Start curing print

Once your part is cured, it is ready to use