Flexible Bed for any 3d printer I am soon launching a flexible bed consisting of a flexible magnetic sheet to adhere to your existing bed, capable of 120+ degrees centigrade before its properties grade, this sheet can be cut to size using a pair of scissors. The removable half is a custom cut to suit your bed size metallic sheet where you would stick your build plate such as an AndOrNot build plate or PEI sheet etc. People interested please reply to this post with the bed sizes, estimated purchase price to be £55 + Vat for a 300mm x 300mm system. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817322#msg-817322 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:32:24 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,820444#msg-820444 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,820444#msg-820444 plate #2 kept two tabs inside the bed perimeter.

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I don't have any tabs or handles on my setup, a 1mm overlap of the steelsheet is enough to get it off.
wondering if there a difference in strength between your sheet and andornot.]]> jinx General Fri, 27 Apr 2018 02:52:54 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819945#msg-819945 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819945#msg-819945 Srek General Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:18:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819893#msg-819893 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819893#msg-819893

just hope those tabs are enough to get the plate off
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I thought, the magnet foil could have a cut off at one or two corners, where we could push a knife or spatula between the foil and the workplate?

you can do that if you want to, the magnet foil can easily be cut with scissors.]]> andornot General Mon, 23 Apr 2018 05:46:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819748#msg-819748 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819748#msg-819748 o_lampe General Mon, 23 Apr 2018 02:01:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819687#msg-819687 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819687#msg-819687
Cheers

Andrew]]> andornot General Sun, 22 Apr 2018 14:33:10 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819532#msg-819532 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819532#msg-819532 Srek General Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:29:52 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819473#msg-819473 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819473#msg-819473
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Magnetic?

Given that most beds have some form of heat spreader which needs to be a good conductor of heat, these tend to be aluminium and not ferrous metal. So how is a flexible magnet going to adhere then?

Just checked, and no this wasn't posted on 1st April.
I have a magnetic setup in use for a year or so now. You can use 3M foil to stick basically antything to a ferro or megetic foil, i use an Ultem sheet. The magnetic foil is actually improving the heat spreading, it is more even with than without.
You can either use magnetic / magnetic, magnetic / ferrofoil or magnetic / steel sheet. I use the steel sheet as a base for any material that needs glue to stick.

The 3m foil is this magnetic part. What temperatures can magnets take? Do you have a picture of your setup?

Andrew
You can find an image here [forums.reprap.org]
The foil stands up to more than 110° without losing magnetism.

Ok its the same principle as my magnetic bed but mine is good for over 120 degrees, i am running tests currently to find the max temperature it can take before its loses magnetism]]> andornot General Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:18:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819461#msg-819461 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819461#msg-819461
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Magnetic?

Given that most beds have some form of heat spreader which needs to be a good conductor of heat, these tend to be aluminium and not ferrous metal. So how is a flexible magnet going to adhere then?

Just checked, and no this wasn't posted on 1st April.
I have a magnetic setup in use for a year or so now. You can use 3M foil to stick basically antything to a ferro or megetic foil, i use an Ultem sheet. The magnetic foil is actually improving the heat spreading, it is more even with than without.
You can either use magnetic / magnetic, magnetic / ferrofoil or magnetic / steel sheet. I use the steel sheet as a base for any material that needs glue to stick.

The 3m foil is this magnetic part. What temperatures can magnets take? Do you have a picture of your setup?

Andrew
You can find an image here [forums.reprap.org]
The foil stands up to more than 110° without losing magnetism.]]> Srek General Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:34:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819445#msg-819445 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819445#msg-819445 andornot General Fri, 20 Apr 2018 04:26:32 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819439#msg-819439 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819439#msg-819439
Thanks
Simon]]> Dunston-UK General Fri, 20 Apr 2018 03:59:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819432#msg-819432 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819432#msg-819432
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Magnetic?

Given that most beds have some form of heat spreader which needs to be a good conductor of heat, these tend to be aluminium and not ferrous metal. So how is a flexible magnet going to adhere then?

Just checked, and no this wasn't posted on 1st April.
I have a magnetic setup in use for a year or so now. You can use 3M foil to stick basically antything to a ferro or megetic foil, i use an Ultem sheet. The magnetic foil is actually improving the heat spreading, it is more even with than without.
You can either use magnetic / magnetic, magnetic / ferrofoil or magnetic / steel sheet. I use the steel sheet as a base for any material that needs glue to stick.

The 3m foil is this magnetic part. What temperatures can magnets take? Do you have a picture of your setup?

Andrew]]> andornot General Fri, 20 Apr 2018 03:22:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819240#msg-819240 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819240#msg-819240
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Magnetic?

Given that most beds have some form of heat spreader which needs to be a good conductor of heat, these tend to be aluminium and not ferrous metal. So how is a flexible magnet going to adhere then?

Just checked, and no this wasn't posted on 1st April.
I have a magnetic setup in use for a year or so now. You can use 3M foil to stick basically antything to a ferro or megetic foil, i use an Ultem sheet. The magnetic foil is actually improving the heat spreading, it is more even with than without.
You can either use magnetic / magnetic, magnetic / ferrofoil or magnetic / steel sheet. I use the steel sheet as a base for any material that needs glue to stick.]]> Srek General Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:05:28 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819030#msg-819030 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,819030#msg-819030
I do not have a heated bed, so PLA usage only.

I have a website here, [sites.google.com], for the SmartRap Mini 2 revival.
Which I can post pics to.

I need to learn to make videos since all the cool kids want to watch vids and not read manuals. hehe.]]> orbitalair General Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:07:51 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,818654#msg-818654 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,818654#msg-818654 Teilchen General Sun, 15 Apr 2018 04:34:45 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,818206#msg-818206 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,818206#msg-818206
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I am looking for a beta tester of this product anybody interested?


I be interested in testing
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Given that most beds have some form of heat spreader which needs to be a good conductor of heat, these tend to be aluminium and not ferrous metal. So how is a flexible magnet going to adhere then?
what I envisage, is the kit comes with two magnetic sheet with a 3M sticky backing one for the bed and the second with PEI sheet attached]]> jinx General Sun, 08 Apr 2018 06:58:36 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817694#msg-817694 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817694#msg-817694
Given that most beds have some form of heat spreader which needs to be a good conductor of heat, these tend to be aluminium and not ferrous metal. So how is a flexible magnet going to adhere then?

Just checked, and no this wasn't posted on 1st April.]]> deckingman General Sun, 08 Apr 2018 04:02:00 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817615#msg-817615 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817615#msg-817615
Hasn't noticed that most of reprap is metric! ...]]> Dust General Sat, 07 Apr 2018 03:56:15 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817533#msg-817533 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817533#msg-817533 Tho 220mmx220mm is not unreasonable.

BUT I really need a super affordable solution for the design.]]> orbitalair General Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:05:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817507#msg-817507 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817507#msg-817507 to be honest the price tag little worrying, for he cheap ass in me. how much would a second top section ?]]> jinx General Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:00:52 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817486#msg-817486 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817486#msg-817486 2 * 300x300]]> briangilbert General Thu, 05 Apr 2018 22:57:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817419#msg-817419 Re: Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817419#msg-817419
Definitely interested]]> Origamib General Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:15:56 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817322#msg-817322 Flexible Bed for any 3d printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,817322,817322#msg-817322
People interested please reply to this post with the bed sizes, estimated purchase price to be £55 + Vat for a 300mm x 300mm system.]]> andornot General Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:09:49 -0400