Zortrax Curing Station

Zortrax Curing Station: Professional UV Curing for Your Resin Prints The Zortrax Curing Station is an industrial-grade UV curing station designed for post-processing photopolymer resin prints. Unlike a printer, this unit doesn't build your model — it handles the final, essential step in your workflow: UV curing, which transforms a freshly washed part (still soft and tacky) into a fully hardened, durable, and dimensionally stable object. Every part coming off a resin 3D printer requires two post-processing steps before it's ready to use: first washing to remove uncured liquid resin, then curing to fully polymerize the material. The Curing Station specializes in that second step, delivering the power, consistency, and control that DIY curing with household lamps or sunlight simply can't match. The result is parts with optimal mechanical properties, stable dimensions, and a professional finish. How UV Curing Works The Zortrax Curing Station is a dedicated curing unit — it does not wash parts. For washing, Zortrax offers the Cleaning Station as a companion device. Once your print has been washed with isopropyl alcohol or another post-processing solution, it's placed inside the curing chamber on a rotating turntable that continuously spins the model during exposure. This rotation, combined with mirror-polished 304 stainless steel interior walls, distributes UV light evenly across every surface of the part — eliminating under-cured zones and weak spots caused by uneven exposure. The light source emits at a wavelength of 405 nm, the industry standard for most resin types, with an output of up to 75 mW/cm². Exposure time can be individually adjusted for each compatible resin and, in most cases, takes just a few minutes. The unit is operated via a simple, intuitive touchscreen panel. Build Volume and Compatibility With a curing volume of 300 x 200 x 300 mm, the Curing Station accommodates large prints or multiple smaller models at once — making it ideal for small-batch production and professional environments. It's compatible with all major resin printing technologies — UV LCD, DLP, and SLA — so it works with parts from virtually any resin printer, not just Zortrax machines. The unit delivers consistent, professional-quality results with resins validated by BASF Forward AM and Henkel/Loctite, as well as a wide range of 3D printing resins available on the market. For a cleaner workflow, you can also pair it with water-washable resins, which simplify the washing step before curing.Key Features Industrial-grade UV curing at 405 nm with up to 75 mW/cm² of output power. Rotating turntable for uniform 360° exposure. Mirror-polished 304 stainless steel chamber walls that reflect UV light onto every surface of the model. Soft-close door with UV-filtering PMMA glass so you can monitor the curing process safely, with zero UV radiation leakage. Safety sensor that instantly shuts off the UV lamps when the door is opened. Large 300 x 200 x 300 mm build volume for large parts or batch curing. Touchscreen control panel with adjustable curing times per resin type. What's in the Box? The Zortrax Curing Station ships with the curing unit and a Starter Kit to get you up and running right away. Please refer to the official technical documentation for a complete list of included accessories. Who Is It For? This curing station is designed for design studios, rapid prototyping workshops, dental labs, jewelry makers, and additive manufacturing businesses that require reliable, repeatable, and safe curing for demanding workloads. Its capacity, build quality, and professional-level controls place it well above consumer-grade solutions, making it the right investment for users who demand the highest quality and consistency in their finished parts. It's part of the wash & cure machine lineup available at Mr Resin. Specifications Function UV curing only (no wash function) Build Volume 300 x 200 x 300 mm UV Wavelength 405 nm UV Output Power Up to 75 mW/cm² Curing Time Adjustable per resin type; typically a few minutes Rotation Continuous rotating turntable Chamber Mirror-polished 304 stainless steel Door Soft-close with UV-filtering PMMA glass Safety Auto shut-off sensor when door is opened Controls Touchscreen panel Compatible Technologies MSLA (UV LCD), DLP, and SLA Unit Dimensions 464 x 470 x 501 mm Weight 35 kg Power Consumption Max. 240 W (100–240 V AC) Frequently Asked Questions Why do resin prints need to be washed and cured? Fresh off the printer, a resin print still has uncured liquid resin on its surface and is not fully polymerized internally. Washing with alcohol removes the tacky residue, while UV curing fully hardens the material, improving mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and surface finish. Without these post-processing steps, prints remain soft, sticky, and brittle. What's the difference between a wash station and a curing station? A wash station uses a liquid solvent (typically isopropyl alcohol) to remove uncured resin from the print; a curing station uses UV light to fully harden it. Some machines handle both steps (wash & cure all-in-one), while others, like this Curing Station, focus exclusively on UV curing to deliver greater power and capacity. How long does it take to cure a resin print? It depends on the resin type, part size, and the power of the curing unit. Cure times typically range from one to several minutes. Over-curing can make parts brittle, so it's always best to follow the resin manufacturer's recommended settings.What UV wavelength is used to cure resin? Most 3D printing resins cure under 405 nm ultraviolet light — the same wavelength used by LCD, DLP, and SLA printers to polymerize each layer. That's why professional curing stations are designed to emit at this specific wavelength. Is UV light from curing stations dangerous? Direct exposure to UV radiation can damage your skin and eyes. That's why professional curing stations feature enclosed chambers, UV-filtered windows, and safety sensors that automatically shut off the lamps when the door is opened — so you can monitor the curing process without any risk. Can I cure parts from any resin printer brand? Yes. Curing depends on the resin, not the printer brand. As long as you're using 405 nm resins (UV LCD, DLP, or SLA), a Curing Station will work with parts from any printer. Don't forget to protect your printer with a quality screen protector and keep your FEP, nFEP, or ACF film in good condition for the best print quality before post-processing.