Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature) - Hardware, firmware and software help

RE: Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature)

ron-f — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:53:06 +0000

Not so easy to remove the original tape. I had to soften the tape with a small 300W airgun and then scrap it with a plastic scraper. Final step was to remove the tape residues with some what is called "Essence F" in French (Essence F — Wikipédia).

I set a new tape all along, pushed the handle against the plastic door edge and rotated it against the tape.

Now I have a quite perfect warm sealing. Second photo taken with chamber temperature being 58°C.

RE: Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature)

huskyte — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:02:15 +0000

Need to check on my Cores. They all do ASA/ABS/PCCF exclusively and I taped the enclosure to have it above 50 °C all the time. I haven't seen the effect yet, but I will check when I am in the farm next time

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ron-f — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:08:35 +0000

I contact the support only in last resort and prefer to deal simple things myself. I know how slow it can be to be in touch with the support.

I removed the handle. The tape was then ripped. I need to print a plastic scrapper to remove it completely. I have double sided tape in stock to stick the handle back.

It won't cost anybody.

I may contact the support for them to improve their assembly process.

RE: Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature)

Chocki — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:11:15 +0000

Just checked mine and the orange handle is tight against the edge of the acrylic, I think in your case it has been stuck on too far out, so when the door expands it is too big for the recess and pops out, there is a gap between the recess and the rounded end of the handle on my door, small but definitely there.

RE: Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature)

Jürgen — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:29:14 +0000

Posted by: @cloud1983
Why fiddle around with a new printer yourself? Contact support and have it replaced and that's that. This should not happen.

If a crooked door is the only problem that particular printer has, I would also be inclined to keep the printer and adjust the door myself. Who knows what problems a replacement unit might have? Noisy operation, pronounced VFAs, skewed gantry, unreliable Z homing etc. have each been reported by multiple users. All of these affect reliability and/or print quality, and are much more difficult to troubleshoot than a bent door.

RE: Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature)

Cloud1983 — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:28:37 +0000

Why fiddle around with a new printer yourself? Contact support and have it replaced and that's that. This should not happen.

Posted by: @ron
Although there is no play in the holes (door/hinge and hinge/chassis), I untightened the screws, pushed the door against the hinges, tightened the screws. It is better now. I suspect the handle had difficulties to get closer to the magnets due to the chassis.
Next step, I think I will change the position of the handle a little bit, more to the inside. That should have two advantages:
It will move the handle away from the external angle of the chassis that avoid it to get closer to the magnets.
There will be less room for the door plate to deform.

RE: Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature)

stoneymonster — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:03:05 +0000

I’m having the same issue with a chamber temp of just 33ºC. I’m not quite following the fix here, just add more double stick tape? Or find some fitting screws for the unpopulated holes in the door/handle?

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ron-f — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:18:47 +0000

Although there is no play in the holes (door/hinge and hinge/chassis), I untightened the screws, pushed the door against the hinges, tightened the screws. It is better now. I suspect the handle had difficulties to get closer to the magnets due to the chassis.

Next step, I think I will change the position of the handle a little bit, more to the inside. That should have two advantages:

It will move the handle away from the external angle of the chassis that avoid it to get closer to the magnets.
There will be less room for the door plate to deform.

RE: Door deform when printing ABS (50°C+ enclosure temperature)

tomtim — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:39:11 +0000

I must use screws for the orange handle.. .there are 2 holes for the black clips, but the holes has the black tape over it. I use two small screws and the door is in the right position and the tape is pressed and hold the handle in position.

The glue is not for the heat 50 degress aviable... that is to hot. Please install a screw or you have the handle in the hand..

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ron-f — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:33:49 +0000

Do you have tape all along the orange handle?

Mine stays flat except at high temp.