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Color Base Cartridge for Color Kit - Formlabs
The Color Base resin is part of the resin color mixing solution developed by the renowned FormLabs. The FormLabs Color Kit allows the user to conveniently mix the Color Base resin as a foundation with any chosen pigment from the color kit in order to create numerous customized colors, without the need for time consuming post processing such as dyeing or painting the 3D printed part.
The capacity of each Color Base cartridge is 1000 ml. The actual amount of the base resin inside is 800 ml and to that 100 ml of a color mix are added, resulting in a total of 900 ml of color resin, leaving 100 ml to allow the resin to be mixed thoroughly in the cartridge. Each color recipe always results in 100 ml of final mix, so no more resin should be ever added into the cartridge as it may negatively affect the printing process and the final result.
The process of creating custom resins with the FormLabs color kit is very simple. First the adequate quantities of the desired pigments from the color kit are measured out with a syringe, then added inside the Color Base cartridge, and then well mixed by shaking the cartridge for about 4 minutes.
At this point the Color Base cartridge, now containing a custom made color resin, is ready to be inserted into the 3D printer and used. The Color Base cartridge is compatible with the Form 2, Form 3/+, Form 3B/+, Form 3L, Form 3BL and Form 4/4B 3D printers, and the Form 2 STD, Form 2 LT, Form 3, Form 3L and Form 4 resin tanks.
The base resin is a high resolution resin, with a perfectly smooth surface finish, strength and precision. It can be used in the most demanding applications such as rapid prototyping and product development. These qualities of the FormLabs base resin and the almost unlimited color possibilities it gives in combination with the FormLabs pigments makes it a versatile tool for obtaining high quality resistant models and prototypes with the look of a final product.
Before proceeding with the printing process, the user should make sure that the Color Base cartridge is compatible with the 3D printer and that the safety datasheet has been studied. Both the safety and the technical datasheet can be found in the Downloads section.
In order to keep the workspace clean and organized, and avoid the degradation of the color resin, the cartridges and tanks with leftover resin should be stored and labeled properly, like showed in the picture below.
In order to ensure the integrity of the color and a good condition of the resin, the cartridge containing the mix should be shaken every two weeks during storage and before use. The user must always ensure that the cap on the cartridge is tightly closed.
Furthermore, the color resin cartridge should be replaced after printing 900 ml. A comprehensive resin care guide can be found on the manufacturer’s website.
As far as post processing, the Color Base resin requires 10 minutes in the FormWash and 30 minutes at 60 ºC in the FormCure (optional). It should be kept in mind that washing dark colored parts together with bright colored parts may result in color transfer.
It is highly recommended to use gloves and protective garments when handling the color resins as they may stain clothes and surfaces.
A Color Base cartridge for mixing pigments from the Formlabs Color Kit.