3D Calibration Models
If you’re new to our resin and need to adjust your settings, please download our Monocure 3D Calibration models. We recommend trying the UNICAL™. Please read the instructions below.
Try the UNICAL™ Calibration Model
If you’re trying Monocure3D Resin for the first time or have just got a new printer, you’ll need to tweak your slicer settings to ensure perfect synergy between our resin and your printer.
The most efficient way to achieve this is by using a Calibration Model. These small, intricate models are quick to print. To calibrate your printer settings with the new UNICALV3.8 follow these steps:
- Print the Calibration Model slightly rotated & flat on the build plate.
- DO NOT ADD SUPPORTS or CHANGE THE SCALE.
- Use a 50-micron layer height (0.05mm) and create two bottom layers at 20 seconds (this will depend on your printer and material)
- Thoroughly wash & dry the model to see all features (post-curing isn’t necessary).
- Use callipers to measure the square (20mm x 20mm) and Steps from Top Down: Step 1 (30mm), Step 2 (25mm), Step 3 (20mm), Step 4 (15mm), Step 5 (10mm), Step 6 (5mm)
- If the Steps are larger than they should be, reduce the normal layer duration by 0.1-0.2 seconds until accurate.
- If the Steps are shorter than should be, increase the normal layer duration by 0.1-0.2 seconds until accurate.
- When properly calibrated, the square should fit snugly in the hole and sit flat in line with the top of the model.
Our chemists use these models for fine-tuning printers with new resins, product development, and quality control.
REMEMBER: Print them flat in the middle of your build plate, and DO NOT support them.
Trouble Shooting
- If the model or square doesn’t adhere to the build plate, this is an indication that you may have base adhesion problems. This can be fixed by: i) increasing the bottom layer duration. ii) Ensuring the build plate is level. iii) Use our Monocure3D PLATEBOND adhesion promoter to solve the problem.
- If the base of the square is too large, then you may need to lower the bottom exposure duration or add a -0.2mm bottom layer compensation on your slicer.
- If the step lengths vary slightly, this can be down to the accuracy of the callipers and how much pressure you apply.
Additionally, we’d love to hear your feedback on the calibration model and any suggestions for improvement, so please feel free to contact us.
Other 3D Calibration Models
How to Dial in your Resin Printer
Apart from using the 3D Calibration models, you can also see on the Printer Settings page if we have your printer listed, it will give you a good idea of what settings to start with.
We update this page regularly when new printers get released, an existing one gets an upgrade and when we launch a new product. (Feel free to let us know if you think a printer is missing).
Remember, you can always contact our technical support team if you have questions regarding our resin compatibility with your printer.
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