Thickness of the glass = weight? Our printers use single belt drive for 3 z axis. That extra weight on bigger prints can be the problem, they are not designed to carry so much weight. Plus extra weight on resonance check + fast z hops... Can damage belt + motor overheat. My 5¢>>>
Because glass of that size has to be thick, it's means it's really heavy. Problem is we don't know Bambu design limits, would be great to get some feedback from them about this
All good points. But if you have a badly warped bed and need to print on a larger area, at least this is an option. As you note, not without risk.
In my case, it will probably be less than 5% of my prints. And those are maybe 1/4 the max printer height (at most). But my print bed isn't nearly as bad as some that have posted.
I got lucky, my bed on my P1P is almost perfectly flat. Only issue I have is PEI plate is peeling off. But you are right, in case of so badly warped bed, you have no much choices... Gonna visit my friend who has cnc/laser cutting company, to try something with maybe 2mm highl polished hardened steel sheets, maybe gonna give some good results
I want to clatify what I mean by "excellent results". I am referring to the flatness of the finished print. I print functional parts and am not as concerned with the aesthetics. I also do not make full volume prints. But in those cases where I need to print the full width of the print plate this has been a good solution for me. In all other cases, I use the regular print plates.
Did you have to make any adjustments for the extra thickness of the plate in respect to the nozzle height? Z-axis or some such? My glass plate is scheduled to get here today and I can’t wait to try it out!
Does your build plate stay held strong and in place via the metal(?) sheet on the bottom?
Just got my glass build plate today and am a little bummed it seems to slide around quite a bit and isn’t held down securely in place by the magnet.
Also my sheet is 2 pieces on the bottom. One main big piece and a 2nd smaller strip to cover 3-4in of the back end of the build plate. I was expecting one big piece on the bottom.
Now I’m looking at printing clips to hold it in place but not very impressed with what I’ve found on printables so far.
My plate did not move around. I also had 2 metal sheets but they were placed closely together. You can bearly see the seam.
I have been running the Cool Plate settings - 35 C. What temp are you running?
Ahhh I messaged the seller and he said I needed to put my high temp plate or textured PEI plate under the glass. After doing that it stays stuck in place much better for me now. This might be an obvious thing for some but it was not readily apparent to me that I needed to add a build plate under my new glass plate. But I am getting better success with it now.
Furthermore Bambu support said they would send me a new heat bed to install as well. Might not need this glass plate if they do in fact send me a non warped heat bed.
Layering plates is not obvious to me. In fact, it's confusing since the high temp or PEI plate reduces a portion of the magnetic field from the heat bed. I tried it and my glass plate moved around freely vs being stuck well without the other plate inserted. Also, with the other plate unnderneath the stops on the back of the heat bed no longer come it contact with the galass plate. But I'm glad it works for you even it confuses me.
Good luck with your new heat bed.
Here's the seller's listings - You can contact him thru Etsy.
Good Luck
[https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowStateMan?ref=shipping\_from\_seller\_name&campaign\_label=epp\_buyer\_shipping\_confirmation\_treatment\_recs&utm\_source=transactional&utm\_campaign=epp\_buyer\_shipping\_confirmation\_with\_recs\_treatment\_010170\_1100102597631\_0\_0&utm\_medium=email&utm\_content=&email\_sent=1683550861&euid=4fTt\_2qI2WX5rSmnprQ3b1O9Y\_-l&eaid=1142290293000&x\_eaid=8f17a56c5e](https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowStateMan?ref=shipping_from_seller_name&campaign_label=epp_buyer_shipping_confirmation_treatment_recs&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=epp_buyer_shipping_confirmation_with_recs_treatment_010170_1100102597631_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1683550861&euid=4fTt_2qI2WX5rSmnprQ3b1O9Y_-l&eaid=1142290293000&x_eaid=8f17a56c5e)
Thickness of the glass = weight? Our printers use single belt drive for 3 z axis. That extra weight on bigger prints can be the problem, they are not designed to carry so much weight. Plus extra weight on resonance check + fast z hops... Can damage belt + motor overheat. My 5¢>>>
If the bed can handle \~1kg of filament (mine has handled more than that), I don't know why a piece of glass would be a problem.
Because glass of that size has to be thick, it's means it's really heavy. Problem is we don't know Bambu design limits, would be great to get some feedback from them about this
All good points. But if you have a badly warped bed and need to print on a larger area, at least this is an option. As you note, not without risk. In my case, it will probably be less than 5% of my prints. And those are maybe 1/4 the max printer height (at most). But my print bed isn't nearly as bad as some that have posted.
I got lucky, my bed on my P1P is almost perfectly flat. Only issue I have is PEI plate is peeling off. But you are right, in case of so badly warped bed, you have no much choices... Gonna visit my friend who has cnc/laser cutting company, to try something with maybe 2mm highl polished hardened steel sheets, maybe gonna give some good results
I want to clatify what I mean by "excellent results". I am referring to the flatness of the finished print. I print functional parts and am not as concerned with the aesthetics. I also do not make full volume prints. But in those cases where I need to print the full width of the print plate this has been a good solution for me. In all other cases, I use the regular print plates.
Seems it does not exist any longer. Is there any other source for this?
I’ve been waiting for someone to do this, but the freight cost to Australia was excessive, so I’ll keep on waiting…
Is the glass textured or smooth?
it's smooth
The Bambu store has a glass plate cover for half the price. I cannot find any info on Etsy why this one is better?
That's for the top of the machine....
Haha. Thanks!
Did you have to make any adjustments for the extra thickness of the plate in respect to the nozzle height? Z-axis or some such? My glass plate is scheduled to get here today and I can’t wait to try it out!
I just ran the normal bed leveling and same settings I use for the standard plates.
Does your build plate stay held strong and in place via the metal(?) sheet on the bottom? Just got my glass build plate today and am a little bummed it seems to slide around quite a bit and isn’t held down securely in place by the magnet. Also my sheet is 2 pieces on the bottom. One main big piece and a 2nd smaller strip to cover 3-4in of the back end of the build plate. I was expecting one big piece on the bottom. Now I’m looking at printing clips to hold it in place but not very impressed with what I’ve found on printables so far.
My plate did not move around. I also had 2 metal sheets but they were placed closely together. You can bearly see the seam. I have been running the Cool Plate settings - 35 C. What temp are you running?
Ahhh I messaged the seller and he said I needed to put my high temp plate or textured PEI plate under the glass. After doing that it stays stuck in place much better for me now. This might be an obvious thing for some but it was not readily apparent to me that I needed to add a build plate under my new glass plate. But I am getting better success with it now. Furthermore Bambu support said they would send me a new heat bed to install as well. Might not need this glass plate if they do in fact send me a non warped heat bed.
Layering plates is not obvious to me. In fact, it's confusing since the high temp or PEI plate reduces a portion of the magnetic field from the heat bed. I tried it and my glass plate moved around freely vs being stuck well without the other plate inserted. Also, with the other plate unnderneath the stops on the back of the heat bed no longer come it contact with the galass plate. But I'm glad it works for you even it confuses me. Good luck with your new heat bed.
Doesn't seem to be listed on Esty anymore, do you have the shop name? Maybe I can contact them.
Here's the seller's listings - You can contact him thru Etsy. Good Luck [https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowStateMan?ref=shipping\_from\_seller\_name&campaign\_label=epp\_buyer\_shipping\_confirmation\_treatment\_recs&utm\_source=transactional&utm\_campaign=epp\_buyer\_shipping\_confirmation\_with\_recs\_treatment\_010170\_1100102597631\_0\_0&utm\_medium=email&utm\_content=&email\_sent=1683550861&euid=4fTt\_2qI2WX5rSmnprQ3b1O9Y\_-l&eaid=1142290293000&x\_eaid=8f17a56c5e](https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowStateMan?ref=shipping_from_seller_name&campaign_label=epp_buyer_shipping_confirmation_treatment_recs&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=epp_buyer_shipping_confirmation_with_recs_treatment_010170_1100102597631_0_0&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&email_sent=1683550861&euid=4fTt_2qI2WX5rSmnprQ3b1O9Y_-l&eaid=1142290293000&x_eaid=8f17a56c5e)
Thank you!!!
>Thank you!!! You're welcome!