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hiElvis
(@hielvis)
Eminent Member
Printing on plain Steel without coating

Has anyone tried printing directly on a steel sheet without any kind of coating material (with any FDM printer)? I was thinking about cutting some spare steel sheets for my MK3 myself and leaving at least one surface uncovered. Might this make e.g. getting TPU off the sheet more viable or does nothing really stick onto steel?

Postato : 24/03/2018 6:19 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
Re: Printing on plain Steel without coating

Hi Hielvis,

Someone did report success printing on plain galvanised steel sheet.

why dont you give it a try and report back?

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Postato : 24/03/2018 6:54 pm
ir_fuel
(@ir_fuel)
Estimable Member
Re: Printing on plain Steel without coating

What thickness of sheet would you need?

I would love to get some extra sheets but they still won't sell them 🙁

Postato : 24/03/2018 7:53 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
Veteran Member Moderator
Re: Printing on plain Steel without coating

Hi Joris,
the original sheet is about 1.1mm thick, including pei sheets.

so I guess 1mm would do...

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Postato : 24/03/2018 11:13 pm
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