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maeriksen
(@maeriksen)
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Extra vat and build platform

So I want to have a vat for clear resin and one for opaque ones. I just ordered the two, and was wondering if anyone else has had experience in this direction, including storage of a vat out of rotation.

 

Also, I’m wondering if an additional build platform would be usable with the same calibration as the original so that I can clean and cure while the next print is underway. Would probably require tight manufacturing tolerances. I wouldn’t want to crack the LCD on my new toy professional work machine that I definitely need.

Posted : 26/07/2019 9:22 am
JohnF
(@johnf)
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RE: Extra vat and build platform

I have found that the resin gets under the edge of the vat and could potentially color transparent resin. I have a second vat that I am using only for clear for this purpose. I cleaned it with soap and water and just have it stored on its side to avoid dust collecting on it. 
As for the build plate - I also have a spare - you cannot swap it out without recalibrating.  The print fails, unfortunately. 

Posted : 04/09/2019 12:51 am
Brettcnc
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RE: Extra vat and build platform

http://ebay.us/dRorHX?cmpnId=5338273189

We made some build platforms...

Posted : 31/01/2020 8:47 am
crullier
(@crullier)
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RE: Extra vat and build platform
Posted by: @john-f29

.... I also have a spare - you cannot swap it out without recalibrating.  The print fails, unfortunately. 

That sucks, I was afraid of this. I wish that maybe we didn't have to go through the vat leveling at least - just the plate calibration. Is that possible?

Posted : 11/02/2020 4:49 am
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