How to Clean a Resin Spill on Form 3 | SLA 3D Printer Maintenance & Prevention

Resin spills are a common part of SLA 3D printing, but if not cleaned properly, they can damage your printer and cause functional issues. In this video, we’ll show you how to safely clean resin spills on the Form 3—both minor external spills and more extensive spills that reach the printer interior. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QDTmz2 #form3 #formlabs #3dprinting Small resin spills on the printer exterior are harmless and can be wiped clean as part of regular maintenance. However, resin that reaches the LPU, rollers, or build area components can lead to contamination, wear, or print failures if not addressed promptly. This guide also explains the most common causes of resin spills and how to prevent them in the future, helping you protect your printer and minimize downtime. 👉 Use this guide to learn how to: Respond immediately after a resin spill Clean external surfaces of the printer Safely clean build area components and the resin tank Clean the LPU and rollers to prevent print defects Prevent spills from occurring in the future Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:28 – Immediately after the spill 01:21 – Cleaning external surfaces 02:18 – Cleaning build area components 04:23 – Inspecting the resin tank 04:46 – Cleaning the LPU and rollers 06:08 – Cleanup 06:33 – Preventing resin spills Take our Troubleshooting Resource Survey so that we can make even better resources for you: https://tally.so/r/mK4Rkg ▬ Learn More ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📄 Resin spill cleaning guide: https://bit.ly/3QDTmz2 📕 Explore all Formlabs support resources: https://bit.ly/3Wpbv7X ▬ Music ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Music track: Neon Metaphor by ESCP Source: https://freetouse.com/music Vlog Music for Video (Free Download)