ANYCUBIC Wash and Cure 3, Upgraded Volume 2 in 1 Wash and Cure Station, with Gooseneck Lights, for Mars Anycubic Photon Mono 4 K 2 LCD SLA DLP 3D Printer, Washing Size of 165 x 100 x180 mm

Over all, this is a very good product. However, to cut to the chase, I prefer using an ultrasonic cleaner and a homemade UV curing chamber.Here are a few of the pros, cons, and reasons to back up my preferences.Pros:Simplicity (Two machines in one)Pretty good at washing parts (reason for "Pretty good" explained later)Amazing at curing parts (the UV LEDs are super powerful)Attention to safety (the lid is UV blocking and there is a safety switch that shuts down the machine if the lid is removed)Simple user interfaceWorks with a pretty small amount of cleaning fluid (there is an included bracket that lowers the bed to the surface of the liquid)Cons:Price (see below for further detail)Can't use both the cleaning and curing features simultaneouslyIn all, this is a very useful piece of equipment. However, let's go into further detail on a couple of the points made above. Let's start with my comment that it does a "Pretty good" job at cleaning. Though the cleaning system does a surprisingly decent job at removing excess resin from the surface of the prints, it lacks the penetrating capability of an ultrasonic cleaner. With an ultrasonic cleaner, the part gets cleaned inside and out. This is important because resin printers can't really print infill. This means that either you print with 100% infill (i.e. solid) or no infill (i.e. hollow). Because the ultrasonic cleaner uses, well, ultrasonic waves to clean, these waves can penetrate the walls of the print and clean the inside as well.And finally, let's talk price. Though this machine is pretty good at what it does, I don't think it is worth the $150 price tag (as is the price at the time of the writing of this review). I say this because of the all the other methods of doing the things this machine does (sometimes even better) but at a cheaper price. For example, I can get an ultrasonic cleaner (big enough to put the entire build plate into) for around $80 and a string of UV LEDs for $10. So, with a little DIY (to build the curing chamber) I can have equivalent capability for $60 less.In conclusion, this is an all around good machine. I believe that you can make something better, but, since this is the only all-in-one cure/wash station I can find, I would recommend it to anybody that doesn't want to mess with the DIY side.

I have been resin printing for about a year and a half. In that time, I have tried my fair share of DIY washing and curing setups. From multiple jars of IPA to UV Lights glued onto containers, or just leaving prints outside in the sun, I’ve tried it all.I recently learned of Anycubic’s Wash and Cure station and decided to give it a try. This machine has definitely streamlined my post-processing.The machine comes with a large container to hold your IPA or other cleaning liquid, and there is an agitator blade in the bottom which is controlled by magnets to ensure a secure, leak-proof containment.You can choose 2, 4 or 6 minute intervals, and half way through the cycle, the agitator blade reverses ensuring flowing cleaner will wash your parts from both directions.The machine comes with 3 ways to submerge your parts. The first is a metal basket which you can put the parts in if you’ve already removed them from the build plate. There are also a fixed and adjustable build plate holder. This allows you to submerge the build plate so it gets cleaned at the same time as the printed part. The build plate holders are designed to fit most resin printer models, though I had to modify the diameter of the metal connector slightly to get it to hold my Elegoo Mars build plate securely.When it’s time to post-cure your parts, there is a clear curing platform that you port into the middle of the machine. After placing the piece on the platform and placing the lid over the machine, you can set it to curing mode and, like the washing mode, choose 2, 4 or 6 minute cure time. Once started, an array of UV lights is activated while the curing platform rotates 360 degrees.This machine makes the post-printing process so much cleaner and easier. No more swirling printed parts around in a jar of IPA with tongs. No more cleaning the build plate or having to use a homemade UV curing box. I would highly recommend this machine for anyone who is into resin printing.

So recently I took the plunge on my first resin printer experience. I had a small background in FDM printers but was looking for higher definition with my prints. After some research I kept hearing about Anycubic being a big contender in the SLA space. I ended up purchasing the Mono X and the wash and cure station as well.The package showed up and upon opening it I first noticed how well the machines were packed. Everything came in perfect condition. The instructions were clear, bright, and very easy to understand. Both wash and cure station and the printer were both set up within a matter of minutes. I followed the instruction and I ready for my first test print. The print went flawlessly. It was a really great first experience in SLA. The test came out in a few hours and I immediately took advantage of the wash station. This was quickly and obviously money well spent. The print came out clean in just a few minutes and after a few more min of curing I was done. I couldn’t believe how simple it really was. The following day I decided to put the printer to the rest. I printed a full build plate of a highly detailed model and was blown away but how well the mono 4k screen captured the details. As a full time artist this new tool will change everything and will be instrumental in bringing my digital sculptures to life! I plan on doing a full and immersive review of both machines on my YouTube Channel which can be found at BogleArts on YT. I’m attaching pics of my printer set up, the prints I’ve made so far, and some tools I found to help make printing a little easier. The customer service with Anycubic also deserves to be mentioned. Between the customer service and the Mono X community online this is a particularly great printer choice for anyone looking to get into SLA printer to ready to step it up from a small printer toA medium sized machine with a 4k Mono Screen. I plan on updating this review every few months to keep others informed on my printing journey. Stay tuned.