PDMS vs FEP vs Others?
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 9:06 pm
Hey guys,
Im redesigning my printer and wanting to try something different for my VAT coating. I have a bottom up printer and im using a 1mm thick layer of PDMS on glass. The release works ok and its nice and even and clear but now my issue is swelling and clouding of the PDMS after several prints. Its a pain to recoat the glass with PDMS so I think i need a new solution.
I heard that FEP was good to try, I found some adhesive backed stuff large enough for my vat (16x12") and im going to try that. Ive also heard of other using FEP with no adhesive. Can anyone give me any info on what theyve tried? Im thinking that the non adhesive backed stuff might cause trouble if any air bubbles get between it and the glass.
Is there anything else you guys have tried with success?
Im redesigning my printer and wanting to try something different for my VAT coating. I have a bottom up printer and im using a 1mm thick layer of PDMS on glass. The release works ok and its nice and even and clear but now my issue is swelling and clouding of the PDMS after several prints. Its a pain to recoat the glass with PDMS so I think i need a new solution.
I heard that FEP was good to try, I found some adhesive backed stuff large enough for my vat (16x12") and im going to try that. Ive also heard of other using FEP with no adhesive. Can anyone give me any info on what theyve tried? Im thinking that the non adhesive backed stuff might cause trouble if any air bubbles get between it and the glass.
Is there anything else you guys have tried with success?