Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 Has anyone managed to fit DaveK's / DC42s aluminium bed to the Ormerod 2? I have a 5mm aluminium plate, just wondering if its worth the trouble cutting the shape out. Thanks! https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657294#msg-657294 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:26 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659425#msg-659425 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659425#msg-659425 Davek0974 Ormerod Mon, 02 May 2016 13:27:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659417#msg-659417 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659417#msg-659417 Treito Ormerod Mon, 02 May 2016 13:08:40 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659398#msg-659398 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659398#msg-659398 Davek0974 Ormerod Mon, 02 May 2016 12:43:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659390#msg-659390 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659390#msg-659390 Also I was looking somewhat in the region of the the Aluminium bed support I got from you for my MK1. Slightly other design and that's it.]]> Treito Ormerod Mon, 02 May 2016 12:38:06 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659378#msg-659378 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,659378#msg-659378
I could also do the two Mk1 Y-Ribs under the bed now if wanted ;)]]> Davek0974 Ormerod Mon, 02 May 2016 12:24:00 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658834#msg-658834 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658834#msg-658834
6mm is fine - gives a little more meat for little weight change, the holes would not move by my changing the thickness anyway.

At a rough guesstimate, If i were to do these, I would have to make more than one set or else the price would be simply too high.

I would therefore propose an estimate of £65 for a kit of the three parts including screws for assembly.]]> Davek0974 Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:08:12 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658832#msg-658832 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658832#msg-658832
I think 5mm would also be okay for the bed. For the other two parts I am a little bit unsure. You would have to be aware that the holes could move by 0.5mm.
The outer diamater of a LM12UU is 21mm, that's right.
I only demanded for a roughly price so that I can see and compare.]]> Treito Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:02:34 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658824#msg-658824 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658824#msg-658824
Questions -

They are made in 6mm thickness - is this needed if made from aluminium or would be better dropped to 5mm?

Is there likely to be any demand for these parts if i made the whole set as a kit with screws etc?

What is the correct dimension of the linear bearing - drawing has it as 20.9mm but that might be to make it a tight fit, my guess is 21mm - tight fits are different for metal parts ;)



Thanks]]> Davek0974 Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:48:16 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658818#msg-658818 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658818#msg-658818 Treito Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:28:47 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658798#msg-658798 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658798#msg-658798
I downloaded a load of stuff from the GitHub links bet they seemed to be nothing to do with the bits in question???


Many thanks

Dave]]> Davek0974 Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 13:33:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658753#msg-658753 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658753#msg-658753 For the moment it is only theoretically, but it fits to the thread, so no stress. I printed a Y-carriage with a complete different design and a bed support consisting of three parts. However the first print was done with PLA because ABS warped. I didn't think about the screws that they may transfer heat as well so the bed support melted.
I reprinted now the bed support in ABS, but I am afraid it will melt again, but the printer is not ready yet. My printed y-carriage should be fully compatible with the original bed support so probably the top plate would be enough. That's the price if you do not buy a kit. :D]]> Treito Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:31:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658751#msg-658751 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658751#msg-658751
I would possibly alter things slightly - remove the locating lugs possibly and switch the nut-traps for threaded holes like the x-axis kits have. They only used nut-traps because you can't thread wood ;)]]> Davek0974 Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:22:56 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658687#msg-658687 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658687#msg-658687
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Davek0974
Yep, my stuff gets hands-on personal treatment on the CNC ;)

Flat 2D or 2.5D d shapes are no issue at all I think. Just need to see DXF etc so I can give options and a yay or nay to any job.

Any time, just let me know.

One stupid question according to this theme,
take a look here: [reprappro.com]
What would be the costs for the bed support and optional for the y-carriage?
Would it make a difference if the outer lines would be more straight?

I hope I got the right files:
[github.com]
[github.com]
[github.com]]]> Treito Ormerod Sat, 30 Apr 2016 07:50:27 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658226#msg-658226 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658226#msg-658226
Flat 2D or 2.5D d shapes are no issue at all I think. Just need to see DXF etc so I can give options and a yay or nay to any job.

Any time, just let me know.]]> Davek0974 Ormerod Fri, 29 Apr 2016 03:52:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658223#msg-658223 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658223#msg-658223 The German producers do the process mostly automatically. So they demand a DXF-File which can be processed automatically. These procedure only allows a two-dimensional drawing. So you have to upload the DXF-file and select the material and thickness and you will get an automatically offer. Step-files are not accepted only if they provide a bended part.
I will need several parts in some months and I will definitely ask you for a price, but at the moment I have several problems which needs to be solved first.
Is there no problem with the shape?
The original bed has an individual shape which looks very nice instead of a simply triangle. This would probably be nicer to cut and therefore cheaper I guess.]]> Treito Ormerod Fri, 29 Apr 2016 03:46:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658188#msg-658188 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658188#msg-658188 Davek0974 Ormerod Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:08:11 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658164#msg-658164 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658164#msg-658164 Treito Ormerod Fri, 29 Apr 2016 00:47:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658000#msg-658000 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,658000#msg-658000 Davek0974 Ormerod Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:26:58 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657968#msg-657968 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657968#msg-657968 Treito Ormerod Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:28:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657967#msg-657967 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657967#msg-657967 Davek0974 Ormerod Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:15:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657794#msg-657794 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657794#msg-657794 [www.thingiverse.com]

The design by Le4y is completely different.
[www.thingiverse.com]

Four mounting points could be difficult.

This is better, but also completely different from standard:
[www.thingiverse.com]]]> Treito Ormerod Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:41:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657692#msg-657692 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657692#msg-657692 0x0000 Ormerod Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:31:11 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657691#msg-657691 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657691#msg-657691 forums.reprap.org]

I'm having a closer look at the alternative aluminium parts with an eye for hand cutting them. I think some parts on the XPlate in particular can be eliminated to make cutting simpler (for example, the ridges above the motor and the little hole at the tip). I don't have easy access to a laser or water jet cutter, so my trusty hacksaw or jigsaw will have to do :)]]> 0x0000 Ormerod Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:30:19 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657677#msg-657677 Re: Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657677#msg-657677 Treito Ormerod Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:32:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657294#msg-657294 Aluminium bed on Ormerod 2 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,657294,657294#msg-657294 0x0000 Ormerod Wed, 27 Apr 2016 03:38:18 -0400