Carbon Academy

General Quick Start

20min

Operators

Are you managing the lab or operating the printer? Get started with the documents below.

Designers

Designing parts for DLS? Or are you trying to identify parts that are a good fit for DLS? Get started with the documents below.



Workflow Videos

Watch the videos below to get a quick overview of the DLS workflow.

Print Preparation

Use the Printer UI to import, orient and support your models.



Check the Cassette

Inspect the cassette before printing.



One Part Resin Dispensing

Pour one-part resin into the cassette.



Cartridge Resin Dispensing

Two-part resins require mixing and dispensing using a powered dispenser.

See Bulk Mixing for information about preparing larger quantities of resin.



Printing

Select the project and begin printing.



Remove Part from the Platform

Use a scraper to remove parts from the platform.



Washing

Wash parts in isopropyl alcohol (IPA).



UV Curing

Cure parts to achieve final strength.



Thermal Curing

Curing parts in an oven is required for all two-part resins and some one-part resins.



Cassette Cleaning

Clean the cassette.