ANYCUBIC Wash and Cure 3, Upgraded Volume 2 in 1 Wash and Cure Station, with Gooseneck Lights, for Mars Anycubic Photon Mono 4 2 Resin 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 interface Works 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 simultaneously In 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 expected this device to be a positive improvement for my 3d printing, but I hadn't anticipated the kind of difference it would make. Like most people I saw this device, thought "Eh, kind of interesting, but it just does things I already have a set up for." Eventually though I was convinced to take a chance on it (being stuck at home for the coronavirus social distancing/quarantining certainly helped since I was doing more printing as a result). I was quite surprised. First, it was a big space saver. My old set up was a tupperware of IPA for initial wash, an ultrasonic cleaner for a second rinsing, and then a 5 gallon bucket lined with UV leds with a solar powered rotating display stand. This device replaced all of that and it left me with a lot of space. That extra space has also helped me keep the work area cleaner. Second, it's really convenient. The alternate means of immersing the prints, the wide platform for curing, and plenty of other little things show that this is a device that some thought went into. It's well designed and it does its jobs well. It's hard to point to a single thing, but it definitely makes what is often the most tedious parts of resin printing faster and more enjoyable. The only thing I would put as a warning - the manual doesn't say this (at least not anywhere I saw), but none of the functions work without the protective cover on. This makes sense for the cure mode, but was very confusing when I was attempting to clean some prints the first time. I nearly thought the machine was broken until I tried putting the cover on to see if that made a difference (after at least 15 minutes of trying it in every other possible configuration and with multiple different outlets). If you can spare the funds and are thinking about this device, I strongly recommend making the purchase.

This really simplifies the curing and washing process of my resin prints. Its a must have if you have an Anycubic printer

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 to A 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.

A perfect companion to my resin printer

Great price and gets the job done.

Es muy buen producto, es lo espera.

La lavadora viene con todo lo esencial para trabajar, excepto el alcohol, funciona de maravilla. Llego rápido y bien empacado, todo venía sin un rasguño.

Good little machine though when washing prints you can get wee bits of resin or cured resin that get stuck in the impeller, you will hear a clunk sound but luckily the machine kicks it back out and keeps going. The curing part is fine.