Recommended Wash Times
Be sure to fill the Wash container with enough solvent to submerge the agitation basket entirely. The solvents we recommend using are:
Nexa3D’s xCLEAN
- 3x the saturation limit of isopropyl alcohol
- Eco-friendly
- More effective at cleaning parts due to its small molecular size
- Requires a final wash in water or isopropyl alcohol to wash off excess
99+% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Required for biocompatible and hydroscopic applications
- 1/3 the saturation limit of Nexa3D’s xClean solution
- Doesn’t require a final rinse, and parts can dry immediately after final bath
Wash times may vary depending on the concentration of material in your solvent, or the strength of the solvent (if using lower than 98% Isopropyl Alcohol).
Two wash stages are recommended: a dirty (partially saturated) xClean bath and a clean IPA bath. Some materials (particularly biocompatible materials) require that both wash stages use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. Refer to the Wash+Cure recommendations below for material-specific recommendations:
| Material | Recommended Wash Time | Dry |
| xDent341-Beige | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Isopropyl Alcohol only | 30 min air dry (IPA) or 30 min dry @ 40C if rinsed with water |
| xDent201-Gray | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Isopropyl Alcohol only | 30 min air dry (IPA) or 30 min dry @ 40C if rinsed with water |
| xPRO410 | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes xClean in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| xCE-Black | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes xClean in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| xPEEK147-Black | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes xClean in XiP Wash+Cure (optional water rinse) Wash 2: Two (2) minutes 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry (IPA) or 30 min dry @ 40C if rinsed with water |
| xABS3843-Black | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes xClean in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
xPP405-Black | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes fresh xClean in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| KeyModel Ultra | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Isopropyl Alcohol only | 30 min air dry (IPA) or 30 min dry @ 40C if rinsed with water |
| KeyGuide | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Isopropyl Alcohol only (to retain biocompatibility) | 30 min air dry (IPA) or 30 min dry @ 40C if rinsed with water |
| KeySplint Soft | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Isopropyl Alcohol only (to retain biocompatibility) | 30 min air dry (IPA) or 30 min dry @ 40C if rinsed with water |
| x45-Natural/Clear | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes xClean in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
xMODEL15 Black/White/Grey | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes xClean in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| xMODEL17-Clear | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes IPA or xClean in XiP Wash Wash 2: Two (2) minutes Clean IPA in XiP Wash | 30 min air dry |
xMODEL35 Black/White | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes xClean in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| xESD | Wash 1: Eight (8) minutes dirty bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Eight (8) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| xFLEX475 - White | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes dirty bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| xFLEX402 - Black | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes dirty bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | 30 min air dry |
| xCERAMIC3280 | Wash 1: Two (2) minutes dirty bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure Wash 2: Two (2) minutes fresh bath 99% IPA in XiP Wash+Cure | Air dry evenly for as long as needed (usually at least 60m, but may be longer depending on print features) |
| xMOLD | 5 min wash in 99% IPA (no water or xCLEAN) | Air Dry for as long as needed (usually 60m) |
Recommended Cure Times
The general recommendation for cure time is around 30 - 90 minutes for the approved materials, but times may vary depending on:
- The size of printed parts
- The material used for printing
- Attributes such as negative features and thickness of printed parts
- Whether or not supports are still attached to printed parts
For thin-walled parts, decrease cure time (<4mm) to prevent warping. Conversely, increase the cure time until the desired result is achieved for very thick or large printed parts.
While cure times will ultimately vary depending on the thickness of the printed part, here is a list of general recommendations for cure times with different materials:
| Material | Recommended Curing Method | Specialized Post-Cure Steps |
| xDent341-Beige | 15 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 30 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xDent201-Gray | 15 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 30 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xPro410 | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 60 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xCE-Black | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 60 minutes cure time | N/A |
| x45-Natural | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 60 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xPEEK147-Black | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 60 minutes cure time |
Note: do not use an oven that is also used to cook food |
| xABS3843-Black | 30-40 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 60-80 minutes cure time | N/A |
xPP405-Black | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 60 minutes cure time | N/A |
KeyModel Ultra | 15 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for total of 30 minutes cure time | N/A |
| KeyGuide | 10 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 20 minutes cure time | N/A |
| KeySplint Soft | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 60 minutes cure time | N/A |
| x45-Natural/Clear | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 60 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xMODEL15-Black/White/Grey | 15 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 30 minutes cure time for minimum technical specifications 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 60 minutes cure time for maximum technical specifications | N/A |
| xMODEL17-Clear | 10 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 20 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xMODEL35-Black/White | 60 minutes without flipping | N/A |
| xESD | 20 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 40 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xFLEX475-White | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 60 minutes cure time | Cure with mold release while submerged in water |
| xFLEX402-Black | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 60 minutes cure time | N/A |
| xCERAMIC3280 | 30 minutes each side, flip in between cycles for a total of 60 minutes cure time | Ceramic Bake: 1hr ramp to 150C for 2hr as the nominal baking workflow |
| xMOLD | 45 minutes at Room Temp | N/A |
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