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Re: putting a grid pattern on an existing bed. anyone know how?

null@example.com (pirvan) — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 15:50:10 +0000

After you cut your grid, and applied the ink in the grooves, you should lightly sand the surface. This will remove any raised edges around the newly cut grooves, and sharpen up the lines.

Re: putting a grid pattern on an existing bed. anyone know how?

null@example.com (dubbsd) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:48:45 +0000

thanks Pirvan
I will do that when I have to change the Kapton.

Re: putting a grid pattern on an existing bed. anyone know how?

null@example.com (pirvan) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:24:20 +0000

You don't have to machine a grid, all you need to do is use a sharp blade (box cutter) and make a couple of passes. The first pass with the cutting edge, the second with the back of the blade (to enlarge the width of the groove), then use a permanent ink pen to fill the groove. After that, you can cover it with Kapton.

The depth of the groove will not be near enough to affect the rigidity of the aluminum bed.

Re: putting a grid pattern on an existing bed. anyone know how?

null@example.com (AZERATE) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:30:19 +0000

Have you considered taking the kapton off, using a marker, then replacing the tape?

putting a grid pattern on an existing bed. anyone know how?

null@example.com (dubbsd) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:39 +0000

Is their a way to put a permanent grid pattern on an existing heat bed?
I print on Kapton tape. I thaught about machining a grid pattern into the aluminum
but it would cause the bed to warp when heated.