Bad prints out of brand New Form 3

[DoggieDoc83]

@nzfinescale

I want to update this as there’s nothing worse than threads that stop without any closure.

Formlab’s tech staff have confirmed that my Form 3 is working to the standard they expect. They acknowledge the detail resolution is not up to that of the Form 2, and that the issues reported here are real. That’s a big deal for what I’m trying to do. Good on them for being up front, though that doesn’t change the facts.

So to anyone reading this who is considering a Form 3 purchase, I’d say make sure you get a sample model first and confirm that it meets your needs. I expect that over time results will improve. Doubtless Formlabs are working on it, but they are not offering imminent solutions to the problems described in this thread.

Yep. You’ve simply found out what many of us already have, both through this thread and our own conversations with support. It’s simply unacceptable to me that they state it’s working to the standard they expect… while acknowledging the issue with print quality is a real thing they’re working on but with absolutely no timetable on a resolution whatsoever.

Although the shield scenario is interesting it is in no way practical nor acceptable to have to do it. It not only uses excess resin, but it increases print times while putting excess wear on the tank.

My warning to potential Form 3 buyers is to absolutely stay away if your main need is small, accurate, detailed parts. They simply will not be acceptable at this point.