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01-28-2017, 05:13 PM #1
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I have the same problem, its been printing fine for about 48 hours then I notied the parts were not sticking closest to the centre. The plate has dipped by about 1mm in the middle. I have ordered a 5mm ali sheet to replace the 3mm one supplied. I just need o remove the heating element or put some 1 ohm 25watt resistors on the back to heat it up.
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02-02-2017, 11:52 AM #2
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I'm curious how you are going to remove the element from the plate. Either way, you should share photos of your project.
I ended up buying 1/8" glass plate from a local shop for $4.50 each, to place on top of the bed. I bought a few because I wanted to see if I could etch the glass to create a surface that the plastic would stick to. So far, no deal. The prints keep falling off, so I am using some 2.88" painters tape with no issues. I dont like the idea of sticky glue or hair spray all over my equipment. Something I have noticed is one benefit of having multiple print beds, is that I can pull off the entire plate and throw another prepared one on the bed. That means I can keep my printer busy almost 24/7.
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02-02-2017, 12:11 PM #3
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I was using a fancy base material called BuildTak, it worked for a while but then the filament stopped sticking. I have now removed this and have gone back to painters tape. However I am now printing with a 4 line brim and this seems to make the items stick better and gets a good flow of material going before the nozzle starts the main print.
I agree spraying hair spray about doesn't appeal to me at all or using glue sticks etc. The 5mm sheet of Aluminium has now arrived, I just need the 1ohn 50watt resistors to arrive from Hong Kong to make a new heated base.
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