[Sonic Mighty 4K] Post-processing guide

Once you have finished printing out 3D models from your Sonic Mighty 4K LCD 3D printer, your prints need to be cleaned and post-processed thoroughly. In this article, we'll demonstrate how to thoroughly clean your 3D models:

1. Removing the Model from Build Plate

• Loosen the building plate knob and remove it gently.
• Wipe the top and sides of the building plate with tissue paper to avoid resin drips
• Place the building plate on a firm and level surface (a few inches away from your printer)
• Use the metal scraper to remove the model from the building plate

2. Washing the Model

Without Ultrasonic Cleaner/Phrozen Washing Station

• Prepare 2 basins of 95% alcohol, Phrozen Wash, or water (in case you use water-washable resin)
• Rinse your models until it’s thoroughly cleaned

• Gently rub off the uncured resin or use a soft brush to clean intricate parts 

Do not use a toothbrush as it may leave scratch marks on the surface of the 3D printed object.

With Ultrasonic Cleaner/Phrozen Washing Station

• Fill the Ultrasonic Cleaner/Phrozen Washing Station with 95% alcohol (or water if you use water-washable resin)
• Run the machine for a maximum of 30 seconds each time
• Turn off the machine 
• Check if the model has been cleaned thoroughly
• Repeat the washing process if necessary

Avoid soaking your models in the cleaning liquid for more than 30 seconds at a time, as prolonged exposure could soften the resin and eventually damage the model.

3. Drying the Model

Without a Phrozen Curing Station

• Make sure there isn’t any uncured resin left on the model
• Air-dry the model in a shaded area for 30-60 minutes or use an airgun to speed up the drying process
  

With a Phrozen Curing Station 

• Make sure there isn’t any uncured resin left on the model
• Place the model inside the Phrozen Curing Station. 
• Turn on the dry mode (for drying only) or dry+cure mode (for both drying and curing)

4. Post-Curing

It’s important to make sure that your 3D printed model has completely dried before you cure it, as a wet model tends to crack when exposed to UV lights. You can choose to use Phrozen Curing Station to complete your post-curing process or just lay your models in direct sunlight.

Post-curing with Phrozen Curing Station

• Place the model onto the turntable plate of the curing station
• Turn on the curing station
• Set the timer at 30 mins (for the test model printed with Aqua-Gray 8K) 

Post-curing under sunlight

• Put the model under direct sunlight
• Turn the model once in a while so that every side is perfectly cured
• Collect the model when the model has been fully cured

Post-curing under direct sunlight can cause discolorations or unevenly-cured models since the direction of the sun changes throughout the day.

Congratulations on completing the first print in your 3D printing journey! 

Contact Support

By following the above instruction, you can easily complete the four post-processing steps. If you find any issues, feel free to reach out to Phrozen Support or your Authorized Reseller for further assistance. When contacting Phrozen Support, kindly send some photos or videos illustrating the issue.