Formlabs Form 2
The Form 2 is the second generation SLA printer from Formlabs. With a large build volume of 145mm x 145mm x 175mm, the Form 2 delivers good size prints at an excellent level of detail by using a 250mW precision laser, guided by custom-built galvanometers.
As an SLA (stereolithogrpahy) desktop 3D printer, the Form 2 is designed to deliver high levels of detail and a smoother surface finish, making it ideally suited to design applications where precision and a high level of intricacy is required, in particular for electronic engineering, in medical devices and robotics.
The Form 2 uses a range of Formlabs resins in a variety of colours and different materials including High Temperature and Flexible resins. Using a cartridge system allows for larger prints in a cleaner environment, with a higher success rate through the use of a heated resin tank and new peel mechanism. The cartridges also contain a chip to communicate with the printer when the resin level drops too low.
The Form 2 has excellent connectivity via Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB and is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.
Formlabs Form 2 Technical Specifications
Print technology Peel mechanism Resin fill system | SLA (Stereolithography) Sliding Peel Process with wiper Automated |
| Material(s) | Formlabs Resins 1 litre cartridges |
Form 2 dimensions | 350mm (w) x 330mm (d) x 520mm (h) 13.5” (w) x 13.0” (d) x 20.5″ (h) |
| Weight | 13kg |
| Max build size | 145mm (w) x 145mm (d) x 175mm (h) 5.7” (w) x 5.7” (l) x 6.9” (h) |
| Layer thickness (axis resolution) | 25, 50, 100 microns |
| Laser Spot Size (FWHM) | 140 microns 0.0055″ |
| Supports | Auto-generated, easily removable |
| Operating temperature | Auto-heats to 35°C |
| Temperature control | Self-heating Resin Tank |
| Design file input format | STL / OBJ |
| Power requirements | 100 – 240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.0A, 65W |
| Laser specifications | EN 60825-1:2007 certified Class 1 Laser Product 405nm violet laser 250mW laser |
| System requirements | Windows 7 onwards Mac OS X 10.7 onwards OpenGL 2.1 2GB RAM |
| Connectivity | WIFI, Ethernet & USB |
| Printer control | Interactive touch-screen with push button |
Please note the Technical Specifications are provided by the Manufacturer and may be subject to change.