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Fasteners for Resin Prints

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#41

Thanks Dan, I’ve often heard that heating might solve some problems.

It’ll make things more difficult with the wire hanging from the cover, but maybe I’ll be able to do a 120v jack of some sort.

I was hoping to find a heater that could work with my FDM printer, but that’ll require a big enclosure that doesn’t exist yet.

I saw a different unit for ~70, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BL6WZPM9
but don’t see many buys or ratings for it.

The one you suggest looks fine for resin though. I just got one on order.

#42

I fastened the wires with a bit of silicone. I always lift the cover and place it to the left of the machine and barely notice the wires. My first resin printer was an Elegoo Mars which I heated with a cheap Mini heater. I had to cut a rectangular hole and added a 3d printed bracket.

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I haven’t added a heated enclosure to any of my FDM printers. I print PLA+, PETg and ASA just fine. Room is 65°.

#43

So reading this thread is giving me a TON of questions, so I might be messaging one or more of you for some answers as I keep thinking I want a printer.
Very informative!

#44

I have the Anycubic Mega X, and ABS has a hard time sticking to the (heated) bed. And I don’t thing the nozzle is hot enough for ASA, though maybe I can upgrade that. I really like ASA for the outdoor stuff.

#45

I find hair spray is the magic bullet for bed (borosilicate glass) adhesion with any filament. I’ve upgraded to All metal Micro swiss and E3d hot ends to handle ASA reliably.

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