Anycubic Mercury Plus Wash and Cure Station

The Anycubic Mercury Plus Wash and Cure Station is a dedicated post-processing device built specifically for resin 3D printing enthusiasts who want a cleaner, more efficient way to finish their prints. Designed as an upgrade to Anycubic's original Wash and Cure machine, the Mercury Plus separates the washing and curing functions into two distinct chambers, allowing users to clean resin models and cure them simultaneously rather than waiting through sequential cycles. This dual-chamber design significantly speeds up the post-processing workflow, which is often the most tedious part of resin printing, and it accommodates larger builds thanks to its expanded turntable size compared to earlier Anycubic models.

On the bench

The washing side uses a rotating basket mechanism combined with a cleaning solution, typically isopropyl alcohol or a water-based resin cleaner, to agitate and dislodge uncured resin from the surface and crevices of printed parts. Users simply place their model in the mesh basket, close the lid, and let the machine handle the agitation process without needing to manually shake or scrub the piece. The curing chamber, on the other hand, is equipped with UV LED arrays that evenly expose the washed model to ultraviolet light, hardening the resin fully and improving the mechanical strength and surface finish of the final print. Both chambers feature transparent covers that block harmful UV rays while still letting users monitor progress, and the curing turntable rotates the model to ensure uniform light exposure from multiple angles.

Living with it

Control of the Mercury Plus is handled through a simple interface with adjustable timers for both washing and curing cycles, giving users flexibility depending on resin type, model size, and desired finish. The unit is compatible with most standard resin 3D printer output sizes on the market, making it a versatile accessory regardless of which printer brand was used to produce the model. Its compact footprint is designed to fit comfortably on a workbench alongside a resin printer, and the overall build emphasizes safety with enclosed UV lighting and spill-conscious basin design. For hobbyists and professionals working with SLA, DLP, or LCD resin printers, the Mercury Plus offers a streamlined, all-in-one solution that reduces manual labor and shortens the time between printing and having a fully cured, display-ready model.