DLP printers and plant-based resin.

[wcfn100]

I didn't want to muck up Lemosteam's thread.

I've really wanted to get back to 3D printing since I mothballed mine due to the resins potentially harmful fumes (I have to print in a spare bedroom).  Has anyone tried the plant-based resins in a DLP printer?  I don't necessarily need it to perform as well as the best resins, as long as it looks decent and holds the dimensions.

Thanks,

Jason

[Lemosteam]

I do not know, but I do know there are folks that use 8k resins in their D2.  I can only assume that if there are 8k plant based resins, that it should work. Unfortunately, I don’t have any to try, else I would.

[Chris333]

I wonder if it is like a phenolic resin with plant fibers in it?

[Scottl]

Plant based just means the source of the resin is vegetable oil instead of natural gas and crude oil.

I used plant based resin on my Mono 4K and it was indistinguisable from the standard resin.  It is slightly more expensive, likely due to the extra production steps.   No idea how it relates to DLP.

[peteski]

Plant based just means the source of the resin is vegetable oil instead of natural gas and crude oil.

I guess the question is whether the resin odor is still present?

[wcfn100]

I guess the question is whether the resin odor is still present?

More about the toxicity.

Jason

[Scottl]

You can decide about toxicity.  But I assume, and this is supported by every MSDS I have read, that they all have risks.  I personally found the plant based odour no different thN standard or ABS like.  All are mild IMO, but I ventandcontain where I use them and handle with thick nitrile gloves.