Formlabs Form Studio Wash+Cure

What is the Form Studio Wash+Cure?

The Form Studio Wash+Cure is an all-in-one, compact, and affordable post-processing unit engineered to complete the Form Studio 1 ecosystem. By combining washing and curing functions into a single tabletop footprint, it frees up workspace, eliminates extra equipment management, and provides a fast, reliable route to finished 3D prints.

Designed for simplicity and safety, the unit cleans liquid resin with efficient impeller solvent agitation and post-cures parts under 405 nm UV light on a stowable glass turntable to maximise mechanical strength, toughness, and surface finish.

Why Choose the Form Studio Wash+Cure?

Upgrade your SLA post-processing workflow with an efficient, safe, and space-saving unit tailored for everyday resin printing.

How It Works: Technology & Workflow

The Form Studio Wash+Cure divides post-processing into two straightforward modes to quickly transition raw SLA prints into clean, fully polymerised parts.

1. Solvent Washing Mode

Uncured liquid resin must be washed off printed parts before post-curing. An internal impeller drives aggressive fluid movement using Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), TPM, or Formlabs Resin Washing Solution.

• Clean parts directly attached to the Form Studio 1 Build Platform or place loose parts inside the included basket.
• Safety Note: Always operate washing cycles with the lid fully closed to contain solvent vapors and prevent IPA evaporation.
• Once completed, manually raise the internal basket to let parts drain and air-dry, preventing solvent over-soaking.

2. 405 nm UV Curing Mode

After drying, drop the stowable glass turntable into the processing chamber. The unit rotates parts under 405 nm UV lighting for even cross-linking across all surface angles.

• Standard materials such as Tough 1500 and General Purpose Alpha Resins fully cure in ambient temperature in approximately 30 minutes or less.
• Leaves a hard, non-tacky finish ready for functional testing, assembly, or painting.

4-Step Simple Post-Processing Workflow:

1. Wash: Mount the build platform or place loose parts into the basin, close the lid, and run the impeller wash cycle (5 minutes default).
2. Drain & Dry: Lift the internal basket into the upper resting position to allow solvent to drain off parts completely.
3. Set Curing: Drop in the stowable glass turntable and arrange dried parts across the rotating stage.
4. UV Cure: Run the 405 nm UV cycle (5 minutes default) to complete polymerisation.

Looking for Faster Curing or Technical Engineering Resins?

While the Form Studio Wash+Cure is an excellent all-in-one solution for general purpose prototyping, certain production environments and high-performance engineering materials require advanced capabilities such as thermal post-curing, higher power output, or automated solvent lifting.

If you require maximum throughput or work with specialised materials, consider upgrading your post-processing setup with the standalone Formlabs Form Wash (Gen 2) and Formlabs Form Cure (Gen 2):

Note: Form Studio 1 users can seamlessly integrate the Form Wash (Gen 2) and Form Cure (Gen 2) into their workflow for the ultimate, industrial-grade post-processing experience.

Technical Specifications

Why Buy from Thinglab?

At Thinglab, we are additive manufacturing specialists and application engineers. Partnering with Thinglab guarantees authentic Formlabs consumables, technical guidance, and ongoing support form Formlabs largest Australian reseller.

• Authentic Formlabs Hardware: 100% genuine tanks, materials and accessories backed by full manufacturer guarantees.
• Local Stock & Rapid Dispatch: We hold more stock than any other Australian Formlabs reseller for fast delivery to keep your lab printing without material interruptions.
• Complete Technical Ecosystem: From hardware setup and service plans to resins and post-processing units, we support your entire print workflow.