1 Topic by dubbsd

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Topic: Replacing Kapton on Bed

the Kapton Sheets I got with my printer was only.0025" thick
and it tore easly when getting parts off the bed.
So I ordered a sheet of 12" X 12" X .005" kaqpton from McMaster-Carr.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#2271k73/=t92s8z

I cut it big enough to cover the top and the edges
I used the wet method to apply it.
The Kapton was so Thick that it would not stay down on the edges
so I took some 1/2" wide Kapton to pull the sides down and stick it under the bed.
this stuff is thick enough maybe it will last 6 to 8 months.

http://pipbc.com/images/kapton.jpg

Ultimaker S3.

2 Reply by n2ri

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Re: Replacing Kapton on Bed

or it may insulate too much for good heating, still cant use razer for removing parts without fear of slicing it

Solidoodle 2 with Deluxe kit cover & glass bed with heater. and 2nd board SD2 used not 3rd and alum platform not installed yet still wood. also need cooling fan installed to board. use Repetier Host couple vers. Slic3r also have all free ware STL programs