1. How the Flexible Print Sheet Works
Innoway Precision manufactures custom stainless steel print sheets for flexible build platforms used in desktop resin 3D printers. The sheet shown here provides the working surface on which the print is built. When the release mechanism is actuated, the sheet flexes to help separate the printed part from the surface.
2. Manufacturing Considerations
The sheet needs to sit flat when installed and recover its shape after flexing. Both requirements matter because the same surface is used for printing and for part release.
| Feature | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Flatness | Define the allowable deviation and whether it applies to the free sheet or the installed print surface. |
| Flex and recovery | Specify the flex travel, number of cycles and allowable permanent deformation after testing. |
| Print surface | Define the required finish and the acceptance criteria for scratches, dents and other surface marks. |
| Assembly fit | Identify the critical edge features and mating dimensions that determine how the sheet seats in the platform. |
See how the flexible print sheet helps release resin prints in Formlabs’ official Build Platform Flex demonstration.
Request an OEM Quote
Send your drawing or 3D model, material grade, sheet thickness, surface requirements and estimated order quantity. For a sheet that works with a release mechanism, include the mating dimensions and any flex test requirements.
