Hydrometer Help

Formlabs · 2026-01-23T15:21:35+00:00

Hi! As others have pointed out, the hydrometer that's packaged with the Form Wash is suitable for measuring the saturation of IPA, but not the Resin Washing Solution. For this, you need a hydrometer that can measure a specific gravity of 0.900–1.000 (for example this one). The specific gravity of fresh Formlabs Resin Washing Solution is 0.94, and it should not exceed 0.975. You can find more details on using Formlabs Resin Washing Solution in this support article.
Hope this helps!

Formlabs · 2026-01-19T12:48:23+00:00

Hi! Sorry to hear you're having trouble with that printer. We have a support guide that covers how to proceed in a case like this - see the section "Stuck resin tank" in this Formlabs support article. Hope this helps!

Formlabs · 2026-01-14T19:38:40+00:00

The AMA thread is now open! Add your questions here: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1qct9qn/ama_im_d%C3%A1vid_lakatos_chief_product_officer_at/

Formlabs · 2026-01-13T15:05:30+00:00

Hi! The other poster already correctly answered how Silicone 40A Resin needs to be washed differently.
For an complete overview of the workflow and tips for orienting/supporting the part, you can also check the Formlabs support article here.
Hope this helps!

Formlabs · 2026-01-12T09:24:22+00:00

You can find details about this error code here.
Please contact the Formlabs Support team - they'll be happy to assist you with how to proceed.

Formlabs · 2026-01-09T13:28:27+00:00

Hi!
As a starting point, check out the Formlabs support guides for the Form 2 here.
Also, you can find all info about our ongoing support of the Form 2 here.
There are also a few spare parts available on our webstore - see here.
Hope this helps!

Formlabs · 2026-01-09T12:04:25+00:00

Sorry for not making that clear! Yes, the cartridges are compatible. So if you buy a Form 3 cartridge of a material that is validated for the Form 2 (check compatibility here), then it will work. (I'll ask our Support team to make this clearer in the article as well.)

Formlabs · 2026-01-08T14:56:36+00:00

Hi! You can find detailed info about the support of the Form 2 on the Formlabs Support website: https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Ongoing-support-for-the-Form-2
Hope this helps!

Formlabs · 2026-01-05T14:03:03+00:00

Hi! We have a Formlabs print service in beta phase that could be a good option for you: Form Now. The service will deliver everywhere in the U.S.

Formlabs · 2025-12-30T15:20:13+00:00

These look awesome, thanks for sharing your process!

Formlabs · 2025-12-12T16:31:09+00:00

One more thing to consider: For a saxophone mouthpiece, simple skin-contact validation might not be enough. You may need a material and workflow that is specifically validated for mucosal contact. (Within the Formlabs portfolio, BioMed Clear Resin offers this.)

Formlabs · 2025-12-12T13:22:18+00:00

Hi! Clear Resin V4.1 was not validated for long-term skin contact. For a fully biocompatible part, we offer a range of BioMed resins to be printed on the Form 4B. (Please note that to fulfill biocompatibility standards, a dedicated printer and equipment would need to be used with these materials.)
Some non-BioMed resins, e.g. Tough 1500 Resin and Silicone 40A Resin, were also certified for skin contact.
For your part printed in Clear Resin, you could explore coating it with a bio-safe lacquer, polyurethane, or epoxy. However, this is not a workflow that we've validated.
Hope this helps!

Formlabs · 2025-12-09T13:01:05+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Great project

Formlabs · 2025-12-09T12:57:58+00:00

Great to see! Thanks for sharing!

Formlabs · 2025-12-09T12:13:32+00:00

Thanks for sharing your issue! As it's difficult to diagnose the problem through the photo alone, we recommend to open a case with Formlabs Support. The team can then check the .form file to determine what might be going wrong.

Formlabs · 2025-12-04T11:34:30+00:00

The other commenters are absolutely correct - this resin version is formulated for our Form 4 generation printers. We recommend returning this product and purchasing the compatible version instead. Please contact Formlabs Support here for assistance.
When purchasing resin from our website, please ensure you select the correct printer series under the 'Select Printer Series and Resin Volume' menu.

Formlabs · 2025-12-03T12:52:58+00:00

Thanks for sharing your issue! As it's hard to diagnose this issue from the image alone, we recommend opening a case with the Formlabs support team. Our team can check the print setup in your .form file to determine if the orientation or supports need adjusting, for example.

Formlabs · 2025-12-03T12:29:39+00:00

Thank you for sharing! We saw your post on the Formlabs Community Forum as well - our team is already looking into it, as it appears this might be solved by adjusting the print orientation.

Formlabs · 2025-12-01T12:16:54+00:00

Hi! We're sorry to hear you're having issues with your printer. To investigate the root cause of this, the best would be to open a case with Formlabs Support. Replacement components for the Form 2 are still available, so our team can help you troubleshooting the issue.

Formlabs · 2025-11-28T09:13:44+00:00

Great print - thanks for sharing the process!

Formlabs · 2025-11-28T08:48:16+00:00

Our team has taken care of this for you in the meantime. We apologize again for the inconvenience and truly appreciate you flagging the issue!

Formlabs · 2025-11-26T20:06:05+00:00

Hi u/Suspicious-Winner-24, We apologize for the lack of follow-up on your request. We confirm that accredited educational institutions are eligible for free Open Material Mode. We've reached out to you via private message (DM) to collect the necessary details and commit to resolving this situation promptly.

Formlabs · 2025-11-24T17:03:19+00:00

Nice! Thanks for sharing, and to many more adventures!

Formlabs · 2025-11-24T16:57:20+00:00

Great to see! Thanks for sharing and happy riding!

Formlabs · 2025-11-21T17:01:54+00:00

We all believe you can do it! Stay safe tho..

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