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- Thu Oct 09, 2014 1:39 pm
- Forum: 3d Prints
- Topic: My Printer in Actione - inc Flexvat
- Replies: 44
- Views: 92167
Re: My Printer in Actione - inc Flexvat
Thanks for the info, definitely an effective solution. Do you increase the tension later by shoving in more stuff (when it's beginning to sack) or do you just replace the film? Mind sharing the supplier?
- Thu Oct 09, 2014 7:41 am
- Forum: 3d Prints
- Topic: My Printer in Actione - inc Flexvat
- Replies: 44
- Views: 92167
Re: My Printer in Actione - inc Flexvat
Love the idea for the flex vat, easy and effective (I assume you're using FEP film?). I'm wondering how you control the tension though... just snap the lid on and hope for the best? Or is there a frame underneath to tension it further?
- Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:00 pm
- Forum: Hardware showcase / Build Logs
- Topic: DLP/LASER 3D Printer Build - Top Down
- Replies: 6
- Views: 25002
Re: DLP/LASER 3D Printer Build - Top Down
Looks like camera (DSLR) rig parts to me.
And that's a lovely build
And that's a lovely build
- Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:57 pm
- Forum: Hardware
- Topic: Self Aligning Build plate?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11612
Re: Self Aligning Build plate?
The cheapest option would probably be the ballhead from one of those cheap vices, but those things are horrible. A cheap tripod ballhead mount like the Benro should be the easiest solution. I have a 400€ magnesium ballhead on mine, but I probably wouldn't sacrifice it for my printer :lol: Cheapest s...
- Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:49 pm
- Forum: Vat Design and Construction
- Topic: where to buy FEP in Europe
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23286
Re: where to buy FEP in Europe
Edu,
my plan so far is using the thicker one and tensioning it. Actually there seem to be several sources for FEP film in Germany so I'll look into the other options (and prices) first.
my plan so far is using the thicker one and tensioning it. Actually there seem to be several sources for FEP film in Germany so I'll look into the other options (and prices) first.
- Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:27 am
- Forum: Vat Design and Construction
- Topic: where to buy FEP in Europe
- Replies: 9
- Views: 23286
Re: where to buy FEP in Europe
I'll probably try the one from Reichelt (german shop)
http://en.rct-online.de/detail/index/sArticle/13611
http://en.rct-online.de/detail/index/sArticle/13611
- Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:22 am
- Forum: Vat Design and Construction
- Topic: Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17943
Re: Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
I'd assume that silicone will get porous over time, plus silicone tends to only completely adhere to more silicone so there's always the danger of damaging it or scrubbing it off, but I guess both options would work. Will probably give both a try.
- Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:04 am
- Forum: Vat Design and Construction
- Topic: Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17943
Re: Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
I think the surface wouldn't be smooth enough, leaving thousands of places for resin to settle, but I'd give polyurethane coating a try. Or will that cause a problem with the resin later?
- Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:19 pm
- Forum: Vat Design and Construction
- Topic: Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17943
Re: Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
Thanks for the input!
In regards to the porosity; do you mean the parts that are in contact with resin could absorb resin (or worse) or were you refering to the structural strength in general?
In regards to the porosity; do you mean the parts that are in contact with resin could absorb resin (or worse) or were you refering to the structural strength in general?
- Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:54 am
- Forum: Vat Design and Construction
- Topic: Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17943
Printing a PLA VAT - horrbile idea?
Hey guys, I'm currently working on my first bottom-up DLP and as I already have an UM2 here I wanted to print as many parts as possible to save on costs (and hopefully time). My plan for the VAT so far is working with a sheet of tensioned FEP. What i'm obviously curious about is wether the combinati...