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Equipment / 3D Printer (SLA)

Introduction

SLA 3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from UV cured plastic resin. The Form One+ 3D SLA printer is a new item of equipment that is not yet commissioned. Watch this space!

Owners

The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact.

The current Owners of the Form One 3D printer are:

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the Form One, these are the people to contact.

Trainers

TBD

Training

TBD

General Health and Safety

The Form One is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The Form One is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the Form One are:

ONLY USE THE FORM ONE IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED
ONLY USE THE FORM ONE IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:

POISONING - The resins and solvents used with the Form One may be poisonous if ingested.

Read the substance safety sheets, which can be located nearby to the printer, before use.
Always use Personal Protective Equipment, especially gloves, and take care when handling chemicals.
Do not consume food or drink in the vicinity of exposed chemicals.
In the event of skin contact with resin or IPA, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
In the event of ingestion do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly. Seek medical advice.

SKIN IRRITATION - The resins and solvents used with the Form One may be irritants to the skin.

Always use Personal Protective Equipment, especially gloves, and take care when handling chemicals.
Promptly wash contaminated skin with soap or mild detergent and water.
Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and wash as above.
Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

EYE IRRITATION - The resins and solvents used with the Form One may be irritants to the eye.

Always use Personal Protective Equipment, especially eye protection where there is a risk of splashing.
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing.
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids.
Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

FUMES - IPA solvent evaporates from open containers.

Run the ventilation/extraction system when working with IPA solvent.
Always replace the lid(s) on IPA containers immediately after use.
In the event of a significant (> 250ml) spill of IPA, evacuate the space and open the external doors to ventilate.
In the event of discomfort (light headedness, feeling sick etc) move the exposed person to fresh air at once.
Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

FIRE - IPA solvent is highly flammable, Form One resin is flammable.

Avoid using IPA when an ignition source exists, such as a laser cutter in use.
Ventilate fumes to reduce the risk of combustion.
Always replace the lid(s) on IPA and resin containers immediately after use.
Always store IPA in the flammables cabinet when not in use.

ELECTROCUTION - As with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires.

Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.

Resins used in the printers

TBD

Specific Safety Tips

TBD

Avoiding Damage to the Machine

TBD

Loading and Unloading Resin

TBD

Printing

TBD

Finishing

TBD

Software

TBD

Maintenance

TBD

Maintenance Schedule

TBD

Maintenance Log

Reactive Maintenance

None

Regular Maintenance

None

Maintenance Shopping List

TBD

Further Information

Manual

TBD

Repairs

We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance: TBD

Maintenance and Spares: TBD

Equipment/3D Printer SLA

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