Build Platform / Resin Container - DLP

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High Transparency Rigid Base Materials

Glass from Prazisions

1. Material / Product Name: B270 - Superwite
2. Brief Description: High transparency glass for the build surface
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7. Manufacturer: Prazisions Glas and Optik
8. Mfg P/N: B270
9. Mfg Website: [http://www.pgo-online.com/intl/katalog/B270.html]
10. Link to technical specifications: [http://www.pgo-online.com/intl/katalog/B270.html]
11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: [http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/2283]
12. Notes:
    1. Potential candidate for inexpensive build surface.
    2. Needs non-stick coating.
    3. Untested so far.
    4. Specs show transmission is 90% for wavelengths of about 375nm and higher.

Non-Stick Surface Materials

Teflon Film

1. Material / Product Name: Dupont FEP Flourocarbon Film
2. Brief Description: Non-stick .001" thick sheet for bonding to the top of the glass build surface
3. Vendor: Ebay
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5. Vendor Website: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DuPont-FEP-Film-1-mil-thick-12-W-x-24-L-Longer-/320186922795
6. Price: $2.00 plus shipping for 12" x 24" sheet.
7. Manufacturer: DuPont
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9. Mfg Website: http://www2.dupont.com/Teflon_Industrial/en_US/assets/downloads/h55008_FEP_Film_Properties_Bulletin.pdf
10. Link to technical specifications: http://www.welchfluorocarbon.com/DuPontHighPerformanceFilm_TeflonFEPTeflonPFATefzelETFETedlarPVFKaptonPI/H-55003-2_DuPontTeflonFEPSpecificationBulletin.pdf
11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/2258
12. Notes:
    1. To be tested with Loctite bonding products described in the Adhesives/Bonding Products section.
    2. Other possible application methods include thermoforming, vacuum forming, and laminating.

Additional Teflon Films

1. Material / Product Name: Dupont Teflon Films
2. Brief Description: Films made for photovoltaics
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7. Manufacturer: DuPont
8. Mfg P/N: various
9. Mfg Website: http://www2.dupont.com/Photovoltaics/en_US/products_services/frontsheet/teflon.html
10. Link to technical specifications: http://www2.dupont.com/Photovoltaics/en_US/assets/downloads/pdf/Teflon_datasheet.pdf
11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/2246
12. Notes:
    1. High transmittance of visible light and UV wavelengths

Silicone Film

1. Material / Product Name: Silicone Film Sheets
2. Brief Description: Non-stick thin sheet for bonding to the top of the glass build surface
3. Vendor: McMaster-Carr
4. Vendor P/N: Various (87315k61 to 87315k75)
5. Vendor Website: http://www.mcmaster.com/#silicone-rubber-sheets/=clte82
6. Price: various
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10. Link to technical specifications: http://www.mcmaster.com/#silicone-rubber-sheets/=clte82
11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/1548
12. Notes
    1. Untested
    2. Expensive

Liquid Silicone for Casting

1. Material / Product Name: Casting Silicone (clear)
2. Brief Description: Liquid silicone that can be cured on top of the build surface glass to impart non-stick properties
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6. Price: various
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11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/1549
12. Notes
    1. Untested
    2. Roger's improvement to casting process for a glass surface described here: 1. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/2488

Anti-Graffiti and Non-Stick Silicone Coatings

1. Material / Product Name: Various products from Ecological Coatings
2. Brief Description: Non-stick thin coatings for the top of the glass build surface
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7. Manufacturer: Ecological Coatings, LLC
8. Mfg P/N: 2000 series (Non-stick product line), 1800 Series (Anti-graffiti product line), 1600 series (Anti-stick product line)
9. Mfg Website: http://www.ecologicalcoatings.com/nonstick.html
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11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/2243
12. Notes:
    1. Untested

Rain-X Hydrophobic Coating

1. Material / Product Name: Rain-x
2. Brief Description: Coating for car windshields
3. Vendor: Amazon, various others
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5. Vendor Website: http://www.amazon.com/Rain-X-Original-Glass-Treatment-3-5/dp/B000WNED08
6. Price: ~ $10
7. Manufacturer: ITW Global Brands
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9. Mfg Website: http://www.rainx.com/
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11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/2245
12. Notes:
    1. Untested

Adhesives / Bonding Products

Loctite Bonding Agents

1. Material / Product Name: Loctite various formulas - 3092, 770, 7701, 793, 7951
2. Brief Description: Adhesives, Primers and Adhesion Promoters for bonding non-stick materials such as Teflon to the glass build surface.
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7. Manufacturer: Loctite
8. Mfg P/N: Various P/N's - 3092, 770, 7701, 793, 7951
9. Mfg Website: http://www.loctiteproducts.com/
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11. Link to Yahoo group discussion: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/diy_3d_printing_and_fabrication/message/2279
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