Uniz SLASH resin settings
Below you can find a list of resins which are compatible with the Uniz SLASH.
The SLASH is an open material 3D printer, meaning it can print with any brand of resin, not just the ones made by Uniz. This gives you a great amount of freedom, but comes with its own challenge of knowing which resins are compatible, and how to print them.
You can always figure this out through some experimentation, but using ones which are already confirmed by other users can save you a lot of time and frustration.
Uniz SLASH resin settings spreadsheet
The following settings have been crowdsourced from community forums, manufacturers, Maker Trainer users etc.
The spreadsheet is not a substitute for resin validation, but a good starting point for it, allowing you to build on what others have already worked out.
| Resin brand | Resin name | Resin color | Resin type | At layer height (μm) | Exp. time (s) | Base layer count | Base exp. time (s) | Light off time (s) | Ref | Confirm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameralabs | AMD-3 LED | 50 | 3 | 15 | [1] | AmeralabsAMD-3 LEDUnizSLASH50315 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 10:09, 7 March 2022. poll-id EDC88AFA422D3ECF4DAB9A34F53466CE | ||||
| DruckWege | Type D Pigment Free | 25 | 3.6 | 15 | [1] | DruckWegeType D Pigment FreeUnizSLASH253.615 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 14:13, 7 March 2022. poll-id 9C4E2D9D2043FB5DCEFDD44182FD8E6C | ||||
| Fun To Do | Industrial Blend | red | 2 | 15 | [1] | Fun To DoIndustrial BlendredUnizSLASH215 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 17:08, 7 March 2022. poll-id 34896E818C0A4E71FB77C0EA3B500FFA | ||||
| Fun To Do | NxtGen | snow white | 3.2 | 15 | [1] | Fun To DoNxtGensnow whiteUnizSLASH3.215 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 17:08, 7 March 2022. poll-id ECF749BCAE60BB287E6140A0E42B5251 | ||||
| Fun To Do | Standard Blend | clear | colorable | 2.5 | 15 | [1] | Fun To DoStandard BlendclearUnizSLASH2.515 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 17:08, 7 March 2022. poll-id 8DEA069AFF88F353F740C508EB6B3E92 | |||
| Liqcreate | Deep Blue | blue | 50 | 14.7 | 18 | [2] | LiqcreateDeep BlueblueUnizSLASH5014.718 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id 1E7191BA56FD14E55F1BDD603D73AE54 | |||
| Liqcreate | Premium Black | black | 50 | 6.9 | 16 | [2] | LiqcreatePremium BlackblackUnizSLASH506.916 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id 61105D64EC5104231CF7DC0DD00AE353 | |||
| Liqcreate | Premium Flex | flexible | 50 | 8 | 3 | 16 | [2] | LiqcreatePremium FlexUnizSLASH508316 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id E5D896243290350C0D069EDBB6FA6084 | ||
| Liqcreate | Premium Model | 50 | 7 | 16 | [2] | LiqcreatePremium ModelUnizSLASH50716 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id B11EB5945967371739210AC6D55542C4 | ||||
| Liqcreate | Premium White | white | 50 | 6.6 | 18 | [2] | LiqcreatePremium WhitewhiteUnizSLASH506.618 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id AF7B9E1AEAA8B8AC9C5EFA97D8C06B26 | |||
| Liqcreate | Stone Coal Black | black | 50 | 11.6 | 22 | [2] | LiqcreateStone Coal BlackblackUnizSLASH5011.622 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id 183B15CB4A088E4ABC1FC7DEB9708DC1 | |||
| Liqcreate | Strong-X | 50 | 20 | 25 | [2] | LiqcreateStrong-XUnizSLASH502025 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id 32012801209953B20052483EB4F89A85 | ||||
| Liqcreate | Tough-X | 100 | 20 | 40 | [2] | LiqcreateTough-XUnizSLASH1002040 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 18:01, 13 March 2022. poll-id 3878A2670D98C0FB2C9EF5FADCA9EDB4 | ||||
| Monocure | Rapid | grey | 100 | 3.6 | [1] | MonocureRapidgreyUnizSLASH1003.6 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 16:28, 14 March 2022. poll-id 02D42A79B43B49F29C60361E6BCC924C | ||||
| Photocentric | UV DLP Firm | grey | 50 | 4 | 20 | [1] | PhotocentricUV DLP FirmgreyUnizSLASH50420 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 14:45, 20 March 2022. poll-id 361AA47B9467A5B2AC74E81581B72368 | |||
| Photocentric | UV DLP Firm | translucent orange | 50 | 3.2 | 20 | [1] | PhotocentricUV DLP Firmtranslucent orangeUnizSLASH503.220 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 14:45, 20 March 2022. poll-id C07D11BA0A4F534C11BC6C63CE094CB7 | |||
| Uniz | zABS | 50 | 1.6 | 15 | [1] | UnizzABSUnizSLASH501.615 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 14:45, 20 March 2022. poll-id D5525ABEE1B84905B3C81379CF45448D | ||||
| Siraya Tech | Blu | emerald blue, clear v2 | 50 | 4 | 3 | 12 | [3] | Siraya TechBluemerald blue, clear v2UnizSLASH504312 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 03:47, 30 March 2022. poll-id 5D939A77530F303329D078AC1A9D70E8 | ||
| Siraya Tech | Sculpt | grey | high temp | 50 | 5 | 3 | 12 | [3] | Siraya TechSculptgreyUnizSLASH505312 You must log in to vote 0 0 There were 0 votes since the poll was created on 03:47, 30 March 2022. poll-id 9DE28A28F769EE86335D352FCA5C06A0 |
How to use the spreadsheet (Step-by-step)
1. Find the resin you'd like to use
You can search the table for a certain property you are interested in, such as "red" or "flexible." You could also try looking for a resin with a low curing time, or one with multiple upvotes.
If you are looking for a specific resin, but cannot find it here, try the Master MSLA printer settings spreadsheet. You might find its settings for another printer, which should still be helpful.
2. Check the source
The source will often contain important additional information that would not fit on the table. Eg. further parameters, instructions or obervations.
3. Copy the parameters into your slicer
The names of the settings might be different depending on which slicer you use (eg. Chitubox, Lychee, PrusaSlicer etc.)
Some settings such as support density are not included in the table, as they are heavily dependent on the 3D model.
4. Print a test file for validation
This is a crucial step, and one you shouldn't skip. Every printer is slightly different, and the settings that work on one unit might not work the same on another.
As stated before, the parameters above are not a replacement for resin validation, they are merely a good starting point for it.
You should always start out with a small test file to check if the settings work before launching a larger print.
5. Inspect the test file
If the print looks good, you can go ahead and use the settings as they are.
If you see any imperfections, (such as lack of detail, brittleness, discoloration etc.) adjust the settings according to the resin validation guide.
6. Help out others
If the recommended settings gave you a good starting point for printing, press the plus button next to them. This helps the next person know what to expect. (You need to be logged in to vote.)
If you don't think the listed settings are correct, you can press the minus button, and Suggest a change in the parameters.
You can help even more by adding other compatible resins with the Add new settings button.
Other important factors
There are some factors that greatly influence your printing success no matter what material you choose.
1. Maintain adequate temperature
You might know that resin is cured using light, not heat, but a certain degree of heat is still an important part of the reaction. It is similar to how sugar or salt can dissolve in cold water, but hot water makes them dissolve much faster.
The temperature of your resin should be at a minimum of 20°C when printing, and ideally over 25°C. You can either make sure your room temperature is within this range, heat the printer or pre-heat the resin before pouring it into the vat.
2. Shake your resin
Resins contain additives such as pigments and photoinitiators which settle down while not in use. They need to be shaken or stirred to disperse them probably throughout the liquid.
You can think of it like a bottle of pulpy orange juice. You need to shake it well to get all the juicy bits that have sunk to the bottom.
3. Check your expiration date
Keep away from direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not exceed expiration date. Use soon after opening.
What's true for most of your food cupboard is true for resins as well.
While it is not dangerous to print expired or incorrectly stored resin, the chances of success are much lower. Even if you succeed to print, the material will probably have lost some of its original qualities.
Resin settings explained
If you're new to resin printing, you might be wondering what some of the terms in the spreadsheet mean.
The Uniz SLASH is an open type of 3D printer. This means it can use any brand of resin, not just the ones sold by Uniz.
Open printers offer you a great degree of freedom, but they also require you to learn a bit more about slicer settings compared to closed systems.
For a full guide, you can read MSLA 3D printer slicer settings, but the ones on the spreadsheet are:
- Layer height: The settings provided will work at this layer height. If you would like to print at a lower or higher height, you will need to adjust the settings accordingly.
- μm: 1 micron or 0.001 milimeters.
- Normal exposure time: The amount of time each normal layer will be cured for.
- Number of base layers: At the start of the print, you must cure a few layers for a longer time. This helps the model stick to the build plate.
- Base layer exposure time: The amount of time each base layer will be cured for.
- Light off delay: The amount of time the curing light will be off for between each layer. This helps resin spread out evenly after the build plate moves up, and helps cool down the LCD screen.
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