Graded Aluminum Beds by Lightweight Labware
Universal 8mm thick aluminum beds for Voron v2, Voron Trident and others. These beds have been listed before, and with much fanfare. So, why the new listing, and why have I removed...
Universal 8mm thick aluminum beds for Voron v2, Voron Trident and others. These beds have been listed before, and with much fanfare. So, why the new listing, and why have I removed the ultraflat from the product title?
It turns out, like many things, the flatness of the beds is represented by a spectrum. Or, in this case grades.
The grades are as follows:
- Grade AAA: 0.000-0.100mm variance
- Grade AA: 0.100-0.150mm variance
- Grade A: 0.150-0.200mm variance
- Grade B: 0.200+ variance
These numbers come from a flateness tester, designed by lightweight labware. Each plate comes with it's own relief map and a unique identifier, which can be referenced in the DFH skunkworks GitHub repo. See images for examples.
The plates have been further separated into A and B stock. A stock is nearly flawless, while B stock may have anything from a small divot to oil embedded in the aluminum. No plate will be sold in a condition which will have any impact on your ability to print at the graed flatness.
| Size |
255mm, 305mm, 355mm |
|---|---|
| Grade |
AAA Grade, AA Grade, A Grade, B Grade |
| Stock |
A Stock (nearly flawless), B Stock (minor imperfections) |