Mic 6 tooling plate

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 3:46 pm

Dont forget you will need to glass bead the surface or atleast dull it out with a red scotchbrite or some 320 grit sandpaper

jdacal · Post by **jdacal** » Mon Aug 10, 2015 6:20 pm

Finally had time to give this another try with the pump spray you recommend which is a #4 (at least the one I could find). I was wondering if you had tried the #5 spray version and if it would work better?

I tried the #4 yesterday and it worked very well. I did allow it to dry overnight. Am wondering if you let it dry before turning on the heater of if it works ok to spray it on and begin heating soon after? Also has this worked well for you with larger ABS pieces or are you using another method for that?

I also ordered one of those PEI plates to try out, sounds like getting the 3M tape just right on that will be a nightmare.

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:00 pm

actually i use the #5. green can with a black cap. never tried #4 but if it works then great. i dont let it dry overnight. if the plate is washed and cleaned with no spray on it at all then it will spray a good heavy coat on, turn on the bed heater to warm things up and help it dry. by the time 1st coat is dry i pull it back off. at this point its probably 45c or so. i will spray it again then sit it back on the printer to heat the rest of the way up then ill print right on it. once i do a print or two on that i will just give a light mist coat over it while its heating up just for a quick touchup before printing. once i do that maybe 10 times then its time to do a hot water and scotchbrite rinse to get off the buildup and start over. i can do big abs prints with it. i dont go over 90c though. above that i find it loses adhesion simply because the hairspray gets softer and will release easier. do not remove parts from the plate while its warm. if its warm the hairspray will be soft and peel off the plate.

jdacal · Post by **jdacal** » Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:34 pm

jimc wrote:actually i use the #5. green can with a black cap. never tried #4 but if it works then great. i dont let it dry overnight. if the plate is washed and cleaned with no spray on it at all then it will spray a good heavy coat on, turn on the bed heater to warm things up and help it dry. by the time 1st coat is dry i pull it back off. at this point its probably 45c or so. i will spray it again then sit it back on the printer to heat the rest of the way up then ill print right on it. once i do a print or two on that i will just give a light mist coat over it while its heating up just for a quick touchup before printing. once i do that maybe 10 times then its time to do a hot water and scotchbrite rinse to get off the buildup and start over. i can do big abs prints with it. i dont go over 90c though. above that i find it loses adhesion simply because the hairspray gets softer and will release easier. do not remove parts from the plate while its warm. if its warm the hairspray will be soft and peel off the plate.

Cool, thanks Jim I bought the #5 spray too. Will try that method tonight and lower the bed temperature.

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Mon Aug 10, 2015 9:12 pm

yeah let me know if you end up seeing a difference between #4 and #5. would be good to know.

askernas · Post by **askernas** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:39 pm

I'd really like to get my hands on one of these plates...

I've been printing lately on to my heating plate which is covered in BuildTak, and it seems the plate is sagging a bit in a corner or two.

Besides, I just got an induction sensor and am eager to get that going as well..

Don't suppose you're still interested in cutting a plate and sending to Sweden?

(Can't cost that much to send... I'd be happy to pay extra shipping of COURSE!) =)

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:45 am

Uhhh yeah i guess but i would think you could find that alot cheaper already in your country. If you want one im fine with doing it but i would do a little checking around first. Up to you though. If you want me to make one then just send me a pm

askernas · Post by **askernas** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:03 am

Thank you, Jim.

Always good to have a backup plan ...
Will definitely look around if I can find something like that.

Matt_Sharkey · Post by **Matt_Sharkey** » Sat Oct 03, 2015 5:22 pm

So i've been going back and forth on the aluminum plate, and I think I settled that I like it better than glass, even though glass is easier to clean.

That said, how do you guys clean your aluminum down to a bare surface? I used to just run a razor on the glass, but i foolishly tried that once and scratched up the aluminum.

What tools do you use with your plate, and can the scratches be buffed out without ruining the flatness of the plate?

jimc · Post by **jimc** » Sat Oct 03, 2015 5:34 pm

You just rinse it off in hot water. If its really grungy a little soap and a scotchbrite pad.

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