Mini Resin Bed Anycubic Photon X 6K

Mini Resin Bed Anycubic Photon X 6K.  The files uploaded are for the following specifications : 

• Bed Height / Width : 40mm by 40mm 

• Bed Height (From the bottom of the build plate to the underside of the large bed) : 55 mm 

• BedThickness : 10 mm 

• Vat Height / Width : 50mm by 50 mm 

• Vat Height : 25 mm 

I have also uploaded the ACTUAL Fusion 360 files. It has been designed with user parameters (see pictured) which have been extensively commented which should allow you to getthe desired bed sizes for a Anycubic Photon X 6K or any machine which has a similar set up. If any of the parameters are unclear - comment here and I will clarify. Hopefully is it straight forward for someone with knowledge in Fusion and could even be done with someone with no experience at all.

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE SUPPORTING NOTES 

NOTE 1: The little black piece you see on top of the main plate is NOT included. This is because I initially underestimated a measurement which meant I need to create this as a bandaid - but I have corrected it within the uploaded files - thus it is not required. (However it is still within the Fusion360 file in case someone makes the same mistake as I)

NOTE 2 : I have successfully used a 3D printed ClampingPlate instead of the as pictured steel one - if you wish to do the same simply stretch it out in the Z direction in your slicer (or adjust it in Fusion360) to give it a bit more beef - and make sure to account for it with your Hex Pillars and the End Stop Extension. 

NOTE 3 : The EndStop extension is SPECIFICALLY for the files I have uploaded. If you alter the Hex Pillars / Bed Thickness you will need to alter the EndStop extension length accordingly. This can be done in Fusion360 or I have provided a few different EndStop lengths that hopefully fit your needs. I also don't know if other Any cubic printers utilise the same EndStop design.

NOTE 4: I was initially worried with what kind of material to use for the Build Plate - I believe mine is some kind of aluminium. But after testing some random materials in the workshop it didn't seem to matter too much. Also, the bed thickness needs to be long enough for the Hex pillars to screw into and not come out the other side (> 5mm). 

NOTE 5: The design has worked very well so far - however, it is still under development. Please drop your suggestions below. 

NOTE 6 : The following pieces are made from Steel  / Aluminium but have been included so you can use them as guides in the work shop: 

• NewBed

• TopPlate

• ClampingPlate - can be plastic see Note2

NOTE 7: For setting the FEP Film simply place a blank piece on the underside of the "Liner" + "Outer" the clamp it down with the "Clamp" (making sure the FEP film is tight) then screw right through the FEP film from the underside into the heat set inserts (see images) - there is no need to pre cut the FEP film the screws will simply pop through themselves. Once all of the holes are done, then put screws through from the other side one by one.

NOTE 8 : All of the printed parts you see are PLA and I have not had any issues after many rounds of printing. 

HARDWARE required:

For each resin vat  

• x8 M3 25mm hex head screws 

• x8 M3 heat set inserts (generic amazon) - the parameters can be changed in fusion360

• FEP film 

For each resin bed 

• x4 M3 hex pillars (male and female end) length of at least the vat height 

• Miscellaneous M3 screws / nuts for screwing the hex pillars into the top bed - the length depends on the thickness of your top bed

I plan on uploading a single resin vat system.