Resin (SLA) 3D Printing

Tired of looking for the perfect and affordable Etsy creator to make a custom tabletop figurine? Did your partner throw out all your Gundam and Warhammer figures when they moved in? Want to learn how to design and create your own resin jewelry, prototypes, or charms? Whatever the reason or project, we’ve got you covered.

Our new and improved enclosure has two large SLA printers inside, and our separate wash and cure area has a variety of post-processing equipment and all the weeding tools you could need.

HackPGH resin 3D printing station with two enclosed printers and wash and cure equipment

About the station

The SLA Station is conveniently located across from the shop’s PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) station, meaning that the requisite safety glasses and gloves are no more than a step away!

HackPGH has resins of all types and colors; from miniature printing to creating intricately detailed machinery parts—we’ve got the resin for you. HackPGH provides resins for free to our classes, clubs, training sessions, and community projects. Any resin used for personal projects is available for purchase.

Resin Printers

Two large-format printers support detailed projects and include automated features for resin handling, temperature control, and print setup.

Uniformation GK3Pro

LCD SLA 3D printer

Print volume
211 × 118 × 240 mm / 8.31 × 4.66 × 9.44 in.
Screen
9.6 in. 16K UHD high-transmittance screen
Average speed
Varies; 3.5–5 seconds per layer
Light source
385 nm CoB light with Fresnel collimating lens
Resolution
15120 × 6230 pixels; 14 × 19 μm XY pixel size
Resin handling
Automatic feed with dedicated bottles and heating up to 30 °C
Other features
Built-in AI camera, rigid Z-axis, and build-plate drip channel

HeyGears RS Turbo

LCD MSLA printer with Pulse Release Module and heated tanks

Print volume
222 × 122 × 228 mm / 8.74 × 4.8 × 8.97 in.
Screen
10.3 in. 8K amber screen with 566:1 contrast ratio
Average speed
4.5 seconds per layer
Light source
405 nm UV light
Resolution
7680 × 4320 pixels; 29.7 μm XY pixel size
Resin handling
Gravity-fed automatic refill with debris detection and heated vat
Other features
Automatic leveling, dynamic motion control, Wi-Fi, USB, and microSD

Enclosure & Post-processing

Printing is only one part of the resin workflow. The station includes ventilation plus dedicated equipment for cleaning, drying, curing, and removing supports.

Custom Enclosure

A large, ventilated wooden enclosure built for both resin printers.

  • 38 × 32 × 21 in. internal space
  • VOC-blocking finish and silicone mats
  • UV-blocking amber acrylic double doors
  • Automated LED lighting
  • 400+ CFM filtered exhaust vented outside

Phrozen Cure Mega S

High-volume drying and curing unit.

  • 15.5 × 18.7 × 19 in. dry/cure volume
  • Transparent 360° turntable for even curing
  • Removable racks
  • Dry, cure, and combined dry-and-cure modes

Elegoo Mercury Plus V3.0

All-in-one wash and cure station with adjustable timers up to 30 minutes.

  • 7.5-liter wash tank with basket and hanging cleaning modes
  • Basket cleaning volume up to 230 × 135 × 260 mm
  • Hanging wash volume up to 214 × 135 × 180 mm
  • 360° curing platform, anti-UV cover, and cover safety switch

Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner

Heated cleaner with degas and dual cleaning modes.

  • 6-liter capacity with 9.1 × 3.7 × 4.3 in. maximum wash volume
  • 40 kHz frequency
  • Adjustable heat from 0–80 °C
  • Digital timing, temperature, full/half, and degas controls

Phrozen Sonic Saber

Ultrasonic cutter for removing print supports.

  • 40 kHz operation with 35,000 blade vibrations per second
  • Must not be exposed to or used to cut metal, glass, or liquids

Safety & PPE

Safety glasses and gloves are required when using the resin station. Ventilation, air monitoring, and additional protective equipment are kept nearby to support safer work with resin and cleaning supplies.

Available safety equipment

  • Mars Mate air purifier
  • Powertec air quality monitor
  • 3M Advanced Comfort half-mask respirator with organic-vapor cartridges
  • Fog-proof safety glasses
  • Extra-long gloves
  • Aprons

Resin & Supplies

HackPGH stocks several types and colors of resin for work ranging from miniatures to detailed mechanical parts. Resin is provided for classes, clubs, training sessions, and community projects; resin for personal projects is available for purchase.

Cleaning & finishing accessories

  • Silicone-lined workspace
  • Cafeteria trays for transporting projects
  • Spatulas and tweezers
  • 20-piece sanding-stick kit from 80 to 12,000 grit
  • Filters
  • Paper towel and parchment paper rolls
  • 99.9% isopropyl alcohol
  • Rhino Resin Cleaner
  • Liqcreate Resin Cleaner