Summary
I designed this as a UV curing station for 3D resin prints as an alternative to commercial products. It is pretty flexible depending on your needs, from a small station operated manually to the use of a timer to control exposure time.
Internal diameter: 180mm (7 in.)
Height: 300 mm (12 in.)
You could make a smaller station simply by using the base section; however, you would need to stick a handle on the lid to remove (if you choose to use it).
Print Settings
Printer Brand:
Anycubic
Printer:
All-metal Mega
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.2
Infill:
10%
Notes:
Uses about 100 metres of filament per body section.
Post-Printing
Putting it together:
The concept is pretty simple - wire in a power socket, wrap a UV LED strip around the inside of the cylinder, add a timer if you wish, and stick the object requiring curing inside for X amount of time.
If wanting to use the optional timer you will need to drill a 4 - 5 mm hole above where you want to place the control panel. I simply used a quality CA glue to attach the control panel to the side, since it isn't going to be moved around too much.
Assembly is pretty straightforward - Join the base and top sections (make sure the strip guides align) and glue to secure, run wires from the power socket to the board, run the wires from the LED strip to the board, and wire up per the wiring diagram. Run the LED strip around the guide using the self-adhesive backing tape. If you want to put a base on the bottom, print a second lid and attach.
Parts list:
Note: links provided as examples of parts used, Substitute as required
2.1mm Bulkhead Male DC Power Connector
12V DC 2,5A Power Supply. Ensure power supply has enough amps to runs strip comfortably.
Digital Timer Switch. Board holder is designed around this board.
5 metre UV LED Strip. Wavelength 395 - 405 nm
2 x 16mm M3 screws
2 x 12mm M3 screws
I also use a cheapo turntable. The UV provides the power for it to run, so no batteries required:
Solar Turntable
Turntable Extension - modular turntable extension to fit inside UV Curing Station
Timer in operation
Fuente del modelo
