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by gdub
Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Printing a part to the edge of the build plate
Replies: 9
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Re: Printing a part to the edge of the build plate

Very good points! I really appreciate the replies. I'm thinkin' split the part and welding them now.
by gdub
Tue Dec 30, 2014 4:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Printing a part to the edge of the build plate
Replies: 9
Views: 13441

Re: Printing a part to the edge of the build plate

Thanks for the reply. My main concern is will print head reach to the edge.
Since the part is beveled, the first print layers wouldn't go exactly to the edge, but as
the part grew, would reach a total of 10 inches.
by gdub
Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Printing a part to the edge of the build plate
Replies: 9
Views: 13441

Printing a part to the edge of the build plate

Hi, I'm working on a model that will be an actual working prototype to be made from ABS. The size will be 7" x 10" x 1.5". The inventer would rather not split the part for fear of sacrificing the integrety of it's strength. Since the bed of the M2 is 8" x 10" x 8", would it be a problem printing the...