Formlabs Form 4 3D Printer Basic Kit

Bring professional 3D printing into your jewelry workshop with the Formlabs Form 4 – a next-generation desktop SLA 3D printer engineered for speed, precision, and reliability. This user-friendly yet technologically advanced machine empowers jewelers and small studio owners to do more with less, delivering blazing-fast print times and exceptionally fine detail on every piece. With the Form 4, you can prototype, fit, and produce custom jewelry components in-house in a matter of hours, not days – accelerating your design-to-casting workflow while maintaining sharp details, smooth surfaces, and tight tolerances.

The Form 4 is powered by Low Force Display™ (LFD) technology, a cutting-edge print engine that uses a 60-LED array and a high-resolution mask to cure each layer uniformly and rapidly. This means you get industry-leading print speeds (most prints finish in under 2 hours) without sacrificing quality. A redesigned resin system automates and speeds up resin handling, so material loading and switching are faster and cleaner than ever. Formlabs’ exclusive v5 resin formulations – including jewelry-specific materials like Castable Wax – are optimized for the Form 4, giving you a broad palette of high-performance resins that print faster and with superior accuracy. Despite its advanced capabilities, the Form 4 retains a compact footprint that fits easily on a desktop, while offering a generous build volume of 7-7/8″ W × 4-7/8″ D × 8-5/16″ H for larger pieces or batch printing multiple parts at once.

Key Features

• Advanced LFD Print Engine: Leverages Low Force Display™ technology with a 60-LED backlight unit and 4K light processing LCD. This innovative system cures resin evenly across each layer, drastically reducing peel forces and boosting print speed. The result is sharp, finely detailed prints with smooth surfaces, produced in a fraction of the time of traditional SLA printers.
• Blazing Fast Printing: Designed for productivity, the Form 4 completes most print jobs in under 2 hours. Achieve vertical print speeds up to 100 mm/hour, letting you iterate designs quickly or produce small batch runs on tight deadlines. From prototyping a ring to printing an entire casting tree, you’ll spend less time waiting and more time creating.
• Exclusive v5 Resin Compatibility: Unlock the full potential of Formlabs’ latest resin library. The Form 4 works with Formlabs v5 resins – improved formulations that offer faster print speeds and exceptional detail. Whether you’re printing in standard Grey V5 for prototypes or specialized Castable Wax for direct casting, the Form 4 delivers outstanding results. (The printer is also compatible with Formlabs’ wide range of materials, from High Temp to flexible and biocompatible resins, covering every jewelry application.)
• Compact Footprint, Large Build Volume: This printer packs industrial performance into a desktop-friendly size. Its overall footprint fits neatly in a small studio, yet the build platform (7-7/8″ × 4-7/8″) can produce pieces up to 8-5/16″ tall – about 22% taller than the previous Form 3+ generation. Print larger models or multiple parts in one go, all without sacrificing precious bench space in your workshop.
• Easy, Intuitive Workflow: From CAD design to final print, the Form 4 is designed for ease of use. Setup and training are a breeze – you can learn to operate it in about 15 minutes. The free PreForm software (downloadable from Formlabs) makes print preparation simple: just import your 3D file, choose your material and resolution, and click print. PreForm’s smart automation will orient and support your model for optimal results, and you can even monitor or start prints remotely thanks to built-in sensors and networking. The Form 4 supports all standard 3D file formats like STL, OBJ, and 3MF, so it integrates smoothly with whatever CAD software you use.
• Reliability and Precision: Engineered for professional demand, the Form 4 features an array of intelligent sensors (for resin level, temperature, print forces, and more) that ensure consistent, repeatable results every print. The durable resin tank uses a flexible film to minimize stress on parts, and is rated for 75,000+ layers of printing with any resin before needing replacement. Each Form 4 undergoes rigorous calibration and comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, so you can work with confidence that your investment is protected and built to last.

Built for Jewelry Production

The Formlabs Form 4 is tailor-made for jewelers and digital craftsmen looking to streamline production. It enables a seamless workflow from design to casting: CAD-designed models are brought to life with high resolution, capturing every prong, filigree, and fine detail with ease. Use Castable Wax resin to print ready-to-invest pieces that go straight into your casting process – bypassing the need for traditional wax carving. For complex custom designs or one-of-a-kind pieces, you can print precise prototypes or even fully detailed sample pieces to show clients for approval or fitting. The printer’s speed and accuracy make it practical to print multiple jewelry components or entire casting trees, boosting the throughput for small batch manufacturing. By bringing 3D printing in-house with the Form 4, jewelers and studio owners can dramatically cut down turnaround times, maintain full control over quality, and expand their creative capabilities (undercuts, hollow forms, and intricate geometries are all easily achievable). In short, the Form 4 integrates into a jewelry workflow as a reliable workhorse – from initial concept models to final castable patterns – helping you deliver custom pieces faster and more efficiently.

Specifications

• Technology: Masked SLA (Low Force Display™) with 405 nm LED light source (60-LED array)
• Build Volume: 7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 inches (20.0 × 12.5 × 21.0 cm) – ample space for tall designs or multiple parts
• Layer Resolution: 25 – 300 microns (adjustable Z-layer thickness); XY resolution ~50 microns (high-detail 4K LCD)
• Print Speed: Up to 100 mm/hour (most prints finish in <2 hours at 100 µm layers)
• Machine Dimensions: 15.7 × 14.5 × 21.9 in (40 × 37 × 55 cm) – a compact desktop footprint
• Electrical: 110–220 V AC, 50/60 Hz (dual voltage compatible)
• Software: Formlabs PreForm (free download) – compatible with Windows 7 (64-bit) & above (requires Microsoft C++ runtime) and macOS 10.12 & above
• File Formats: .STL, .OBJ, .3MF
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi – cloud monitoring and remote print initiation supported
• Environmental: Operating temp 64–82 °F (18–28 °C).  Optimal in office or studio environment.

What’s Included

• Formlabs Form 4 3D Printer – Main printer unit with LFD engine
• Form 4 Resin Tank – Removable tank with flexible film liner (for use with Form 4 resin cartridges)
• Form 4 Build Platform – Aluminum build platform that locks into place for printing
• Form 4 Mixer – Resin mixer accessory (helps stir and circulate resin in the tank for consistent printing)
• Formlabs Finishing Kit – Toolkit for post-processing, including rinse bucket, cleaning tools, scraper, etc., to help you wash and finish prints while keeping your workspace tidy
• 1-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty – Full coverage on the printer hardware, with options to extend for additional peace of mind

Elevate your jewelry making with the Formlabs Form 4 – a trusted, high-performance 3D printer that brings industrial-grade printing to your desktop. Whether you’re crafting custom engagement rings, batch-producing castable models, or pushing the boundaries of creative design, the Form 4 delivers the speed, detail, and reliability to make it happen. Invest in the Form 4 and transform your workflow – you’ll wonder how you ever made jewelry without it!