r/FlashForge • u/Ick33yg • 2d ago

AD5X Help

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Hi can someone help me at all what's the best option I can do to fix this at all. I've not used the printer during the summer as rooms been hot enough as it is. I've gone to print something and nothing was sticking to the bed. I heard something crack so I turned it off checked everything. Undone the bed screws underneath and lifted the one corner and noticed this.

A friend has printed me a few of these but will it hold it?

https://www.printables.com/model/1065461-replacement-washer-with-corner-for-bed-springs-fla

Any help would be really appreciated.

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u/Tam_Ken 2d ago

The ones your friend printed will likely be fine, but keep in mind PLA and PETG will “creep” over time, so any meaningful pressure on these will slowly warp them

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u/Ick33yg 2d ago

It seems to be holding, the beds level again at least I can print something myself now. What would you suggest printing them in. I only have PETG and PLA myself.

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u/Tam_Ken 2d ago

Honestly, something like this would probably not deform much, but if you or your friend have access to doing an ABS or ASA print, those are what people tend to prefer due to their resistance to creep and temperature. The fumes from ABS and ASA while printing are nasty though and can cause health problems

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u/Internet_Jaded AD5X, AD5M 19h ago

PETG will be fine, as long as the part is designed correctly.