Is it worth the extra spend? The additional features and functionality certainly suggest as much. It features a convenient latched anti-UV cover that, unlike other wash and cure stations, doesn’t need to be removed entirely to access the inside. The Elegoo Mercury X wields a 201 x 124 x 255 mm wash and 200 x 260 mm cure capacity roughly on par with the Anycubic Plus and Creality CW-02, though each trumps the other on a different axis. Wash & Cure 3.0 Plus impresses with its simple and minimalist design, which offers two cleaning options:

The device is tightly built and software-optimised to reduce noise during washing and curing. The maximum volume in operating mode is < 65 dB. This is great news for those of you who are concerned for your safety, and also if you have young ones at home or are otherwise concerned that the protective casing may not be properly attached. Wash and Cure 2.0 vs. Wash and Cure Plus: Which Should You Get?The curing size has been expanded by 42% to 220 x 260 mm to enable post-processing of larger models or multiple small objects in one pass. Last but not least, we have the Prusa CW1S– one of the best wash and cure station options out there – which carries the same high-quality build and thoughtful design we’ve come to expect from the company’s printers. It defines itself in more than ways from the competition, not least a steep asking price. A washing station machine is the most appropriate choice as its advantages outweigh the disadvantages. In general, it is not as dangerous and expensive as an ultrasonic machine, but also it can reduce work in post-processing and free your hands. So why not just let the cleaning work be handed over to the washing station machine by pressing a button? The Pros and Cons of washing stations machine PROS: When cleaning the model, it’s important to have UV lighting shining on all sides of the model. The Wash and Cure Plus has a large metallic pillar which LED lights right to the top of the machine. The last 8 cm of the LED pillar can be angled down at a 45-degree angle to help with curing the top sides of the print. When cleaning the resin models, you can choose to do it by directly inserting the build plate in the washing tank without requiring you to remove the model in advance. A benefit of this cleaning solution is that you are cleaning both the model and the build plate at the same time.

Where the Creality UW-02 sets itself apart most is the on-machine interface and cycle/timer options. There, users can adjust the speed, mode, and timer (2/5/10/15/20/30 minute options) with a four-button touch layout.Though automatic washing and curing is the main benefit of these 2-in-1 machines, it’s also important to have some control of the process. Look for machines with adjustable wash and cure cycle and timer settings with plenty of options. Non-Essential Convenience Features You’ll find that the max wash volume is smaller than the cure volume because washing is typically done in a provided plastic container that sits within the curable area.