Mic 6 tooling plate

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:13 am

hahaha i usually pull that off and the one time i didnt.........

not for nothin but i can abs to stick to glue stick anytime. the glue stick bonds no problem to the plate so thats not an issue. i just cant get the abs to bond to the stick so i dont think the plate is the issue.

jdacal · Post by **jdacal** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:13 am

Ok looks like its working now.

After removing the plastic cover on the plate I still had the same problem, the ABS wasn't adhering. I touched up the "Z" again and it still didn't adhere.

I was using an older factory file so I noticed the first layer width was kind of low. Also started thinking that due to the bigger height of the plate it was taking longer to reach temperature, even though the sensor said 100. So I increased the first layer width and cranked up the temperature to 110. Seems to be printing fine now.

The glue definitely doesn't "feel" the same with the aluminum, but probably just a little more adjusting and should be perfect. What I mean by "feel" is that with the glass the plastic kind of baked into the glue, but with the aluminum it seems to pull off much easier, even with the plate hot. I'll have to check when the print is done how easy it is to remove now that it is cooking 10 degrees hotter.

I like the heft of the plate because it sits nice and flat on the heater plate. The glass tended to bow a little near the middle without the clips. Plus I'm sure the heat distribution will be much better.

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:18 am

well atleast you got it going. jin says he is having good luck with glue stick and the plate. if you have trouble then make the move to the hairspray. just 2 good initial coats and your good to go. just pull the plate off so you dont spray it on the printer.

jdacal · Post by **jdacal** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:29 am

I want to avoid the hair spray. I think it will work out fine with the glue stick, just some minor adjustments. This is only my first attempt. Still want to re-check the "Z" again that's usually my Achilles's heel.

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:31 am

looks like your printing a filament drive. if thats a high infill then that should be a good test since they like to curl a little.

jdacal · Post by **jdacal** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:33 am

Yep! Its actually your E3d filament drive. I'm printing at .15 layer and looks great so far.

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:35 am

your print cam is cool. i actually have that bookmarked and check it usually once every day or two.

jdacal · Post by **jdacal** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:42 am

Thanks, I added links to everybody's mods that I'm using over the weekend.

jdacal · Post by **jdacal** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 2:43 am

I want to find a better camera. One that people on the internet can zoom in and out with.

PcS · Post by **PcS** » Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:28 am

I opted for no bead blast. Loving the flatness so far !!!

Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate

Re: Mic 6 tooling plate