Resin Printing Calculators

Resin printing using MSLA and DLP technology produces incredibly detailed parts with smooth surfaces, making it the go-to choice for miniature painters, jewellery makers, and dental model producers across the UK. The key to successful resin prints lies in dialling in exposure settings. Our Exposure Time Calculator works out the correct layer cure time based on your resin type, layer height (commonly 0.03-0.05 mm for detailed work), and UV LED power. The Layer Cure Calculator goes deeper, determining the optimal cure depth and energy dose per layer to ensure strong interlayer adhesion without over-curing and loss of detail.

Resin is more expensive per unit volume than filament, so accurate material estimates matter. The Resin Volume Calculator factors in both model volume and support structures to predict how many millilitres a print will consume, and the Resin Cost Calculator converts that into a cost figure based on your bottle price. Standard 405 nm resins from UK suppliers like Elegoo, Anycubic, and Phrozen typically cost between fifteen and thirty-five pounds per litre. The Resin Tank Calculator tells you exactly how much resin to pour into your vat for a given job, avoiding both shortages mid-print and unnecessary waste sitting in the tank.

Maintenance is critical for consistent resin printing. FEP film, the transparent membrane at the bottom of your resin vat, degrades with use and eventually causes print failures. Our Vat Life Calculator tracks accumulated print hours and estimates when your FEP needs replacing, while the FEP Replacement Calculator helps you plan purchases in advance. Most FEP sheets last between 30 and 80 print hours depending on resin type and peel forces. After printing, proper post-curing ensures full mechanical properties. The UV Curing Calculator determines the correct cure time based on your curing station wavelength and power output, part thickness, and resin formulation, typically ranging from 2 to 15 minutes under a 405 nm lamp.