Why “resin” is being discussed
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I run 2 SLA printers (Form 3) and print often on them. Don't get a resin printer unless you know what they're good at and specifically want that capability.
by 0_____0 · Oct 30, 2026
Nothing about having to suit up in gloves, eye protection, and a respirator as you toothbrush off resin in a bucket of 99% IPA is ever going to feel as convenient as warping the…
by regretsresin · Oct 30, 2026
SLA printing takes WAY more space. You need ventilation, alcohol washing station, uv curing spots, a means to dispose of toxic waste, gallons of IPA, and a place to work on the…
by regretsresin · Oct 30, 2026
> Max out your 3D printing with FDM, and only if you can't achieve your goals, get a resin printer. Not everyone has the luxury of affording space for multiple ecosystems. Not e…
by Hackbraten · Oct 30, 2026
True. The point I was trying to make is, once you’re past that valley it can feel just as normal and convenient as FDM printing. So “[y]ou don't want a resin printer” may be tru…
by Hackbraten · Oct 30, 2026
Thanks, appreciate the ideas here! Didn't know resin would/could be brittle. Will look into that :)
by 0xb0565e486 · Oct 29, 2026
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A resin is a highly viscous liquid or solid that can be converted into a polymer. Resins may be biological or synthetic in origin but are typically harvested from plants. Resins are mixtures of organic compounds insoluble in water, predominantly terpenes. Technically, resins should not be confused with gums, which consist predominantly of water-soluble polysaccharides, although the two terms are often interchangeable in the less formal context. Common resins include pine oleoresins, amber, hashish, frankincense, myrrh, and the animal-derived resin shellac. Resins are used in varnishes, adhesives, food additives, incenses, and perfumes. Read more on Wikipedia