Testing some flexible material
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@Ami_Sin Would you also share the settings that you selected for this one? Is it really flexible?
I used the 100 micron settings for flexible material and I used the default support settings. Yes it’s flexible to a lament 
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Nice! Is this a watch or a hand band or something? I really want to try the flexible material , but can’t think of anything to print 
It’s a hand bracelet from GrabCad.com I don’t have the link but you should check it out it’s really cool. And yes the the flexible material is really fun to print with and easy.
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Thanks, I’ll check it out
I put my print in a UV chamber after remove the support materials, it came out really good!
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But only for two to three minutes or your part will get warped.
Maybe the wall thickness need to be considered for this type of material.
I noticed you printed the part flat, instead of at least 20 degrees (as recommended). Did the peel have any problems that you noticed? The bottom of the part looks very close to the support. Did you have trouble getting it off?
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I have been printing the 1st pebble watchband last week.
http://formlabs.com/support/guide/print/using-flexible-resin/
Try post-curing it underwater for 15-20minutes.
Don’ t let your part too long in 99% IPA, remember it’s only to remove the uncured liquid around your part.
Polish with sand grip paper (3M 1200+2000) with hot water+oil mineral
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Here are the official guidelines from Form, and also some material properties they are reporting.
http://formlabs.com/support/guide/print/using-flexible-resin/
It is flexible, but it does not stretch much. If you print thin walled parts, expect them to rip or tear with sufficient force. It is not necessary good for small intricately detailed … support removal can be harder with flexible.
Absolutely. I’ve had a few parts rip and tear. It’s documented in their guidelines what settings to try to use to get the best results.
With the Form1+ you only need a minute or two in the UV (if at all). They sourced a stronger laser in the 1+ from my understanding.
I think you mean 91% IPA. I’ve found that 70% is better with the 1+. The agitation is more important than the sit in the bath.
Are people with flexible resin removing supports BEFORE or AFTER UV curing the part? I’m wondering if it’s easier to do post UV cure. Post cure, it seems the flexible has a tendency to rip because you can’t control the minimum support size below the default (1.8?)? This is unlike the regular polymer where it breaks away more cleanly.
I like to remove the support material after uv curing.
It depends.
Most of the time I remove them after. It’s easier to remove as it’s flexible and I don’t like to have IPA/uncured resin on my cutting tools
It came right off the build platform with no problems and I printed it kind of flat and no problems with peeling I love the flexible material.
