Huge game changer to my work flow. I didn't realize how much this would streamline my print processing! I was formerly pouring IPA into a beaker and washing all my parts by hand and was using the Elegoo Mercury for curing. I was treated to a gift card for Christmas and decided to go for this washing station and man, I'm glad I did. Aside from having a workstation that is less cluttered with "stuff" to process my prints, the ability to have a giant container with a parts basket that can be stored inside the curing station is really nice! Also, I LOVE the ability to take my build plate off the printer and be able to hang it in the washing basket and wash my print right on the build plate! It gives me time while the part is washing to drain the vat and strain the resin back into the bottle while the print is going and I don't have to worry about drips from the build plate falling on to the LCD. By the time I'm done straining the residual resin, the wash is complete and I can pop my build off the build plate, wipe the build plate down and immediately start printing again.My only beef with this device is that when you put the curing stand on the machine, be extra careful that you change the mode from wash to cure. It will not automatically switch the mode and if you press start with the intention to cure your piece but it's still in wash mode, the curing plate will spin at the speed of light and fling your new print into the dome of the curing station. It has the ability to detect whether or not the lid is on and will not let you shine UV light in your eyeballs if the lid is not in place, but it won't automatically detect that the wash container has been removed and you HAVE to be sure that the mode is correct. All in all though, other than that, this thing is amazing and I'm really happy to have it in the lineup.Pros:1. Convenient, stores nice, reduces clutter on my workbench2. Built plate can be placed directly inside the washing rack for delicate parts3. Stores a lot of IPA and reduces the time I am pouring it back and forth from a storage container to a washing container. Also less IPA splashes up at me when I'm processing since it's all contained in this machine.4. Washing container. has a locking lid to prevent evaporation of IPA5. Easy touch screen controls and easy to read LCD display6. safety mechanism to prevent UV light from turning on if the lid is off so you don't blast your eyeballs with UV light7. Asthetically looks good with the same form as the printer itselfCons:1. MAKE EXTRA SURE THAT YOU HAVE SET THE MODE TO CURE WHEN YOU'RE READY TO CURE OR YOUR MODEL WILL BE HURLED AT MACH 1 AT THE SIDE OF THE DOME AND SCARE THE C R A P OUT OF YOU!2. Not really a huge con, but would be nice if there was a storage nook or something to store the curing platform when not in use. I might have to design and print something to keep it nearby and out of the way!I held off for a long time from buying this because I would rather spend my money on more resin BUT in the long run this product will streamline your post print processing and perhaps even save you from having to buy IPA as frequently since there is less waste. I really like this machine and would recommend it without reservation to anyone who was looking at this or for a away to simplify your workflow!
