The Form 2 3D printer,developed by formlabs, is a stereolithography (SLA) machine that creates parts using liquid plastic that is solidified layer by layer using UV light. This results in a resolution of approximately 25 microns per layer.
- General Stats:
- Price : Starts at $0.75/cm^3
- Maximum Part Size : 144mm x 144mm x 175mm (5.7in x 5.7in x 6.9in)
- Layer Thickness : 25, 50, or 100 microns (0.025,0.05, or 0.1 mm)
Strengths
- Highly Detailed
- Sturdy Parts
- Multiple resins available
Weaknesses
- Expensive
- Extremely Slow
- Support Structures may cause defects