1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing ANYCUBIC Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin 3.0. This resin is engineered for high-performance 3D printing, offering a balance of strength, precision, and user-friendly post-processing. Its water-washable formula simplifies cleanup, while its low odor ensures a more comfortable printing environment. This manual provides essential information for safe handling, optimal usage, and maintenance of the resin.
2. Safety Precautions
Always prioritize safety when handling resin. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or damage.
- Wear Protective Gear: Always wear gloves, a mask, and safety glasses when handling liquid resin to prevent skin contact, inhalation of fumes, and eye exposure.
- Ventilation: Use the resin in a well-ventilated area to minimize exposure to odors and fumes.
- Skin Contact: In case of skin contact, wash immediately and thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
- Ingestion: Do not ingest. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek immediate medical attention.
- Storage: Store resin in a cool, dry, dark place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets. Keep the bottle tightly sealed.
- Disposal: Dispose of cured resin as regular plastic waste. Liquid resin should not be poured down drains or disposed of in regular trash. Consult local regulations for proper disposal of uncured resin.
3. Product Features
- Water-Washable & Cost-Effective: This resin utilizes special hydrophilic additives, allowing uncured resin residue to be easily removed with just water, eliminating the need for alcohol. This significantly reduces post-processing time and resin costs, providing a smoother and more economical printing experience.
- Balanced High Durability and Toughness: ANYCUBIC Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin 3.0 achieves a Shore Hardness of 86D and an elongation at break of 40%, demonstrating excellent impact resistance and toughness. It performs well in various applications such as those requiring drilling or tapping, load-bearing parts, and precise miniature models. Support material removal is also easy.
- High Precision and Low Shrinkage Rate: The resin has a post-curing shrinkage rate of only 4%, achieving excellent dimensional accuracy. It beautifully reproduces complex details and is ideal for engineering prototypes, functional assembly parts, and precise models where strict tolerances are required.
- Low Odor and Environmentally Conscious Formula: Designed with user comfort and environmental consideration in mind, this resin significantly reduces odor during printing. Its eco-friendly water-washable properties simplify post-processing and contribute to the reduction of chemical waste.
- Wide Compatibility and Versatile Applications: Compatible with all 405nm wavelength LCD/DLP 3D printers, it performs particularly well with the Anycubic Photon series. It supports various creative activities, from hobby users to professionals, including functional prototypes, custom parts, and miniature production.
4. Setup
- Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure your printing area is clean, well-ventilated, and free from direct sunlight. Lay down protective coverings if necessary.
- Gather Safety Gear: Put on gloves, a mask, and safety glasses before handling the resin.
- Shake the Resin Bottle: Before each use, shake the resin bottle thoroughly for at least 30 seconds to ensure all components are well mixed.
- Pour Resin into Vat: Carefully pour the desired amount of resin into your 3D printer's resin vat. Do not overfill.
- Printer Settings: Refer to your 3D printer's manual for recommended exposure settings for 405nm standard resin. Initial layer exposure time and normal layer exposure time may need fine-tuning based on your specific printer model and desired print quality.
5. Operating Instructions
Once your printer is set up and resin is loaded, you can begin the printing process:
- Load Model: Load your sliced 3D model file onto your printer.
- Start Printing: Initiate the print job according to your printer's interface.
- Monitor Print: Observe the initial layers to ensure proper adhesion and formation.
- Post-Processing Preparation: Prepare a container with clean water for washing your prints immediately after printing.
Video: ANYCUBIC ABS-LIKE Resin 3.0, highlighting its high strength, crack resistance, fast curing, and low odor properties. This video demonstrates the resin's performance and ease of use.
Video: ANYCUBIC ABS-Like Resin Pro 2, showcasing its enhanced strength and toughness. This video illustrates the durability and reliability of the ABS-Like resin series.
6. Post-Processing
Proper post-processing is crucial for achieving the best results and durability from your prints.
- Remove Print: Carefully remove the printed model from the build plate using a scraper.
- Water Wash: Immerse the model in clean water and gently agitate it to remove any uncured resin. You can use a soft brush for intricate areas. Repeat with fresh water if necessary until all residue is gone.
- Dry the Model: Allow the model to air dry completely or use a soft cloth/air blower. Ensure no water remains on the surface.
- Curing: Place the dried model in a UV curing chamber or expose it to direct sunlight until fully cured. Curing times vary depending on the UV light intensity and model thickness. Over-curing can make the model brittle.
- Support Removal: Once cured, carefully remove any support structures. The toughness of ABS-Like Resin 3.0 makes support removal easier while maintaining model integrity.
Image: ANYCUBIC Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin 3.0 bottle next to a detailed 3D printed model, illustrating the water-washable feature. The image emphasizes the ease of cleaning without alcohol.
Image: A 3D printed part made from ANYCUBIC ABS-Like Resin 3.0 being bent by hands, showcasing the resin's excellent flexibility and toughness, which prevents breakage.
7. Maintenance
- Resin Storage: Keep the resin bottle tightly sealed when not in use. Store it in a cool, dry, and dark place to prevent premature curing.
- Resin Vat Cleaning: After printing, if you don't plan to print again soon, filter any remaining resin back into the bottle using a mesh filter to remove cured particles. Clean the resin vat with water and a soft cloth.
- Temperature: Optimal printing temperature is typically between 20°C and 30°C (68°F to 86°F). Ensure your printing environment is within this range for best results.
8. Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Print fails to adhere to build plate | Insufficient initial layer exposure, dirty build plate, incorrect leveling | Increase initial layer exposure time, clean and re-level build plate, ensure proper adhesion. |
| Parts are brittle or crack easily | Over-curing, insufficient post-curing, incorrect exposure settings | Reduce post-curing time, adjust normal layer exposure, ensure resin is not expired. |
| Print has poor detail or rough surface | Under-exposure, dirty FEP film, old resin | Increase normal layer exposure time, clean or replace FEP film, use fresh resin. |
| Resin is too viscous or prints slowly | Low ambient temperature | Ensure printing environment is within recommended temperature range (20-30°C). |
9. Specifications
- Brand: ANYCUBIC
- Model: Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin 3.0
- Color: Black (1KG)
- Wavelength: 405nm UV
- Shore Hardness: 86D
- Elongation at Break: 40%
- Shrinkage Rate: 4%
- Compatibility: All 405nm LCD/DLP 3D Printers
- Item Weight: 1.05 Kilograms (including packaging)
Image: A bar chart illustrating the superior mechanical properties of Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin 3.0, including its high elongation at break, tensile strength, and impact strength compared to previous versions and standard resins.
Image: A close-up of a finely detailed 3D printed miniature, demonstrating the resin's ability to capture intricate details with minimal shrinkage, resulting in high-precision models.
Image: A visual comparison showing ANYCUBIC ABS-Like Resin 3.0 being poured into a printer vat, highlighting its low viscosity and high flowability, which contributes to faster printing and fewer errors.
Image: Two bottles of ANYCUBIC Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin 3.0 (White and Black) displayed in a serene, natural environment, underscoring the resin's low odor and environmentally conscious formulation for a pleasant printing experience.
Image: A lineup of various ANYCUBIC LCD/DLP 3D printers, demonstrating the broad compatibility of the ABS-Like Resin 3.0 with a wide range of 405nm UV curing printers, especially the Anycubic Photon series.
Image: A vibrant display of 3D printed models in different colors, highlighting the rich color palette available with ANYCUBIC ABS-Like Resin 3.0, allowing for diverse and creative projects.
10. Warranty and Support
For warranty information, technical support, or any inquiries regarding your ANYCUBIC Water-Washable ABS-Like Resin 3.0, please visit the official ANYCUBIC website or contact their customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.
- Official Website: www.anycubic.com
- Customer Service: Refer to the contact section on the official website for support options.
