Form Cure time and temperature settings
Post-cure printed parts after washing to achieve optimal material properties. Refer to
formlabs.com/cure-support for the most updated information about post-curing printed parts with the
Form Cure.
RESIN
POST-CURE SETTING
POST-CURE TIME
POST-CURE TEMPERATURE
Alumina 4N Resin
N/A
4
N/A
N/A
Black Resin V4
Color Resin
Grey Resin V4
White Resin V4
Recommended
1
30 min
60 °C
Full post-cure
60 min
60 °C
Black Resin V5
Clear Resin V5
Grey Resin V5
White Resin V5
Default
1
5 min
No heat
Enhanced mechanical
properties
15 min
60 °C
BEGO™ VarseoSmileⓇ
TriniQⓇ Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Instructions for Use for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin. Enter the item
number (REF) from the resin cartridge label to access
the IFU.
BioMed Amber Resin
Full post-cure
3
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
BioMed Black Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
BioMed Clear Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
BioMed Durable Resin V1
BioMed Durable Resin V1.1
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
BioMed Elastic 50A Resin
11
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
BioMed Flex 80A Resin
11
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
BioMed White Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
3
This post-cure setting ensures that parts achieve both biocompatibility and optimum mechanical properties.
Read the Manufacturing Guide for a full description of the workflow.
2
This post-cure setting ensures that parts achieve both biocompatibility and optimum mechanical properties.
Read the Manufacturing Guide for a full description of the workflow.
1
Recommended post-cure settings achieve close-to-optimal mechanical performance and minimize post-cure
time. Full post-cure settings achieve optimal mechanical properties. Use full post-cure settings when using
materials for functional applications.
Last updated: 5 September 2024
Castable Resin
Full post-cure
4
240 min
60 °C
Castable Wax Resin
Castable Wax 40 Resin
N/A
5
N/A
N/A
Ceramic Resin
N/A
4
N/A
N/A
Clear Cast Resin
Recommended
1
15 min
60 °C
Full post-cure
30 min
60 °C
Clear Resin V4
Recommended
1
15 min
60 °C
Full post-cure
30 min
60 °C
Custom Tray Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Dental LT Clear Resin V1
Full post-cure
2
20 min
80 °C
Dental LT Clear Resin V2
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Dental LT Comfort Resin V1
Dental LT Comfort Resin V1.1
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Denture Base Resin
Full post-cure
6
Refer to the Instructions for Use for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Denture Teeth Resin
Full post-cure
7
Refer to the Instructions for Use for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Draft Resin
Better elongation
5 min
No heat
Better UTS
5 min
60 °C
Durable Resin V2
Durable Resin V2.1
Full post-cure
8
60 min
60 °C
Elastic 50A Resin V1
Full post-cure
20 min
60 °C
Elastic 50A Resin V2
Full post-cure
11
10 min preheat
30 min post-cure
70 °C
70 °C
ESD Resin
Full post-cure
60 min
70 °C
8
For parts printed with Durable Resin, the tensile modulus increases throughout the first hour of post-curing.
7
This post-cure setting ensures that parts achieve both biocompatibility and optimum mechanical properties.
Read the Instructions for Use for a full description of the workflow.
6
This post-cure setting ensures that parts achieve both biocompatibility and optimum mechanical properties.
Read the Instructions for Use for a full description of the workflow.
5
Does not require post-curing. After washing, allow parts to fully dry before firing/casting.
4
Cure for 4 hours to increase the part strength. Increasing cure time may improve casting results, particularly for
thicker parts, though casting success depends more on part geometry and casting process.
Last updated: 5 September 2024
Fast Model Resin
Default
1
5 min
No heat
Enhanced mechanical
properties
15 min
60 °C
Flame Retardant Resin
Better toughness
60 min
70 °C
Better HDT
120 min
80 °C
Flexible Resin
Recommended
1
15 min
60 °C
Full post-cure
60 min
60 °C
Flexible 80A Resin V1
Flexible 80A Resin V1.1
Soft Tissue Resin
Full post-cure
10 min
60 °C
Grey Pro Resin
Full post-cure
9
15 min
80 °C
High Temp Resin V1
Recommended
1
30 min
60 °C
Full post-cure
60 min
60 °C
High Temp Resin V2
Recommended
10
120 min
80 °C
Thermal post-cure
180 min
160 °C
IBT Flex Resin
11
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
IBT Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Model Resin V2
Recommended
1
30 min
60 °C
Full post-cure
60 min
60 °C
Model Resin V3
Full post-cure
5 min
60 °C
Permanent Crown Resin
Full post-cure
9
Refer to the Instructions for Use [EN] [EU] for washing
and post-curing instructions for this resin.
Precision Model Resin
Full post-cure
5 min
35 °C
Premium Teeth Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Rigid 4000 Resin
Full post-cure
7
15 min
80 °C
Rigid 10K Resin V1
Recommended
8
60 min
70 °C
10
There are several post-curing options for High Temp Resin V2 and Rigid 10K Resin. Refer to the technical data
sheet to understand how different options affect mechanical properties, and choose the post-cure option that is
best suited to the intended application.
9
There is no significant gain in properties after 15 minutes. There is only one recommended post-curing time.
Last updated: 5 September 2024
Rigid 10K Resin V1.1
Thermal post-cure
125 min
90 °C
Silicone 40A Resin
11
Full post-cure
45 min
60 °C
Surgical Guide Resin
Full post-cure
2
Refer to the Manufacturing Guide for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Temporary CB Resin
Full post-cure
11
Refer to the Instructions for Use for washing and
post-curing instructions for this resin.
Tough 2000 Resin V1
Tough 2000 Resin V1.1
Recommended
1
60 min
70 °C
Tough Resin V5
Recommended
1
60 min
60 °C
Full post-cure
120 min
60 °C
Tough 1500 Resin V1
10
Tough 1500 Resin V1.1
10
Full post-cure
60 min
70 °C
11
This cure setting ensures that parts achieve both biocompatibility and optimum mechanical properties. Remove
supports and sandblast between post-curing cycles. Read the Manufacturing Guide for a full description of the
workflow.
10
If parts printed with Tough 1500 Resin will be used for skin contact use, parts must be post-cured in a Form Cure
at 70°C for 60 minutes.
11
This cure setting ensures that parts achieve both biocompatibility and optimum mechanical properties. Read the
Manufacturing Guide for a full description of the workflow.
Last updated: 5 September 2024
