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by HTL
Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Redesign of the FlexVat for the LittleRP
Replies: 4
Views: 18757

Re: Redesign of the FlexVat for the LittleRP

Kai I have been testing a design that uses a support plate also (I have had requests for vats with an acrylic support under the FEP). One of the problems I saw was the FEP film would tend to stick to the acrylic support plate which does not allow the FEP film to bulge slightly upwards when the build...
by HTL
Sat Oct 08, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: LittleRP
Topic: Need help calibrating my littlerp.
Replies: 2
Views: 9815

Re: Need help calibrating my littlerp.

some of the information here may help in calibration:
by HTL
Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Resolution and object size?
Replies: 2
Views: 13058

Re: Resolution and object size?

by HTL
Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: Vat Design and Construction
Topic: Vat options for a newly built SLA printer?
Replies: 2
Views: 11319

Re: Vat options for a newly built SLA printer?

the flexvat.com vats are made of cast polyurethane the mid sized vats also have aluminum stiffeners. No glass is used in the vats, the vat floor is tensioned FEP film.
by HTL
Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: PDMS issue
Replies: 3
Views: 14378

Re: PDMS issue

It looks to me like your initial layers are too thick. thick layers get very hot an can destroy your release layer be it pdms or fep. I would suggest re-leveling and re zeroing your build plate and starting your prints with the build plate very lightly touching the pdms so that you are guaranteed th...
by HTL
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: Vat Design and Construction
Topic: FEP vat challenge
Replies: 22
Views: 86049

Re: FEP vat challenge

I have been a part of this community for a long time and I believe I have contributed. I have sold thousands of feet of FEP and at this point over 200 vat kits. The number of complaints I have had: 1, the one you see above. The number of returns of all kinds since I have been selling vats and FEP: 1...
by HTL
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: LittleRP
Topic: How can i tell if a have FlexVAT
Replies: 6
Views: 16140

Re: How can i tell if a have FlexVAT

I have been a part of this community for a long time and I believe I have contributed. I have sold thousands of feet of FEP and at this point over 200 vat kits. The number of complaints I have had: 1, the one you see above. The number of returns of all kinds since I have been selling vats and FEP: 1...
by HTL
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: LittleRP
Topic: Sticking to FEP Vat/Won't stick to build plate - HELP!
Replies: 11
Views: 30878

Re: Sticking to FEP Vat/Won't stick to build plate - HELP!

I have been a part of this community for a long time and I believe I have contributed. I have sold thousands of feet of FEP and at this point over 200 vat kits. The number of complaints I have had: 1, the one you see above. The number of returns of all kinds since I have been selling vats and FEP: 1...
by HTL
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: LittleRP
Topic: LittleRP proving to be a waste of time!
Replies: 21
Views: 43955

Re: LittleRP proving to be a waste of time!

I have been a part of this community for a long time and I believe I have contributed. I have sold thousands of feet of FEP and at this point over 200 vat kits. The number of complaints I have had: 1, the one you see above. The number of returns of all kinds since I have been selling vats and FEP: 1...
by HTL
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: LittleRP
Topic: Calibration help please!
Replies: 3
Views: 13109

Re: Calibration help please!

I have been a part of this community for a long time and I believe I have contributed. I have sold thousands of feet of FEP and at this point over 200 vat kits. The number of complaints I have had: 1, the one you see above. The number of returns of all kinds since I have been selling vats and FEP: 1...