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by bondebond
Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:10 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: Warped heatbed problem
Replies: 8
Views: 19021

Re: Warped heatbed problem

I used a much thicker piece of glass and lots of clips to pull the heat bed to it. I also changed out the laser cut wooden carriage underneath with a solid plywood that was almost twice as thick. This has resulted in a stable platform and I now get consistent results. It has basically doubled the ...
by bondebond
Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:59 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: Warped heatbed problem
Replies: 8
Views: 19021

Re: Warped heatbed problem

The board is warped towards the center. You cannot fix it with the spring screws. The hole in the middle is for the thermistor. It is like a concave bowl. While the opposite corners are warped a little, the problem is having a center that is warped. It is strong enough that it makes the glass warped ...
by bondebond
Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Others
Topic: Warped heatbed problem
Replies: 8
Views: 19021

Re: Warped heatbed problem

Yes, I realize that. Even with the glass clamped on, there is still distortion. The glass is 3mm thick and is warped when clamped to the heatbed but not as bad. When .1mm difference in bed height matters for getting good prints, this is still outside of tolerance.
by bondebond
Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:26 am
Forum: Others
Topic: Warped heatbed problem
Replies: 8
Views: 19021

Warped heatbed problem

I just received a RepRap PCB MK2a heatbed from geeetech. When laying it on a flat table and other surfaces, I noticed that two opposite corners do not lay flat against the table. Upon further inspection, the center is raised about 1mm to 1.5mm when viewed through the hole for the thermistor. I have ...