Replace FEP film for Photon Mono X

[@richardfletcher1635]

Just followed this video and managed to replace a damaged FEP film within 20 minutes. Very easy to follow, and definitely works a treat. Many thanks Anycubic.

[@bbigboy01]

A good tool to have for a hole maker in the FEP sheet is a door hinge hole centering tool. It fits great into the tapered bore of the ring and centers a nice clean hole into the center of the screw bore. It works fine, but if you want to even improve on that, make a fixture that lifts the total ring about 5mm above the surface your working on. This will allow the centering tool's center pin to full penetrate the FEP and make a nice round hole for the screw's placement.

[@frumpeting]

Good video. Where can i order the bottle cap?

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

God, if they sell 13mm tall anycubic bottle caps on their store I would shit 😂

[@vladimirharkonnen458]

I’ve got one I can ship to you for $4.99.

[@rolandmine6693]

@@vladimirharkonnen458 4.99 LMAO

[@StreamerLimelight]

No way this guys serious right?

[@professorcannabis8748]

mine are 10.99 comes with water

[@PierresVLOG]

instead of the ridiculous annoying music you could've let us hear how the fep should sound when tapping after tightening it. It has a very distinct sound to it that could help some ppl get the tension correct.

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

I still giggle even from the original photon FEP replacement video that I watched a year-ish ago when I bought my original photon that a bottle cap is still a necessary part to get this to work. Never change anycubic, never change 😂 Ordered my mono X yesterday. It’ll come in on Monday (4 days). Can’t wait!!!!

[@KonkelVonk]

I want to buy a Mono x, are you happy with yours? My other choice is Elegoo Saturn

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

@@KonkelVonk very happy. Extremely sturdy and absolutely no z wobble. Super high quality prints as well.

[@MarcoNoPolo]

Before installing the frame into the vat, run a pair of scissors around the edge to trim off the excess film. It's much easier than cutting it off after it's installed.

[@barrysmyth7496]

Great tip, I used a model knife & it was easier than scissors :)

[@MarcoNoPolo]

@@barrysmyth7496 I bet you can get it done really quick that way. I think I'll use that method from now on. =)

[@jimmyjames1807]

@@MarcoNoPolo dont not a knife, use that plastic scraper u get with printer, thats why the supply u with 1, make sure u use the metal scrapper on the fep when have a fail

[@christopherjoiner2798]

The mono x fep size is advertised as 240mm x 165mm and the Elegoo Saturn 297mm x 210 so you can use the Saturn fep and trim to fit. Since both printers are pretty new I'm not surprised stock of replacement sheets are low.

[@jimmyjames1807]

fep doesn't come particular sizes for each printer, they come in a generic size, like small medium large, its like anything u buy, tshirts come in s m l xxl xxxl xxxxl , same thing

[@clintstlaurent4263]

"According to the tightness of the FEP" - Which would be what exactly? Instead of the meaningless music how about letting us HEAR the tone when you thump the installed FEP? Maybe provide a proper tone value so we can use an audio app to tune it?

[@Fiercedaddyart]

H o w m e t i g h t s c r e w ! ? lol

[@Mad_Catter_]

FEP Torque rating? FEP Frequency? Torque of the screws? Distance for Anycubic Photon M3 Max? Cap still the same?

[@erieschl]

@3:47 is there a specific tightness for the fep or do they just mean to not over tighten the screws?

[@rolandkohler1155]

i have the same question. I would appreciate an answer, Anycubic. Thank You!

[@williamvalentin7647]

Same question here!

[@ShatterBox]

Thanks for the video, where do I get a replacement fep sheet for the mono x?

[@workrase1]

Please make a video on the m3 max replacement. Is it the same? Again thing with the bottle cap?

[@Mad_Catter_]

I wish to know this too.

[@Redbox013]

Done this procedure a couple of times. Worked but I still have a doubt about the last phase: tightening the metal frame on the vat. In this phase it is up to you to choose the tension of the fep... I don't screw all the way down but I stop at a certain point... there is a way to tension the film in a more repeatable way? In the video this is not underlined. They just screw some bolts but how hard?

[@Mad_Catter_]

I'd recommend a torque screwdriver, but as for how tight, I have no clue. Some people recommend tuning the FEP sheet with a PC speaker playing the right frequency, but again, I have no clue what frequency for each model of printer.

[@PJthePlayer]

Where can we get these replacement FEP films?

[@ray24051]

www.mcmaster.com/fep-film/

[@jankais3r]

Please start selling replacement vats and FEP sheets for Mono X. It is ridiculous that there are no official replacement parts.

[@neohsiewpeng8078]

Thank you for the helpful video. Bottle cap works great, perfect FEP tension. 👍🏻👏🏻 Keep up the good work!

[@JPLGFun]

How thick is the FEP?

[@mustafaassad2916]

Where the one can buy a replacement FEP? Its an essential part need to be available once the printer released.

[@robertmckelvey3091]

Amazon has them

[@jimmyjames1807]

google it , does ur internet not work

[@3dprintingjean-pierrefabri854]

G Great tip, the cap to give amplitude to the film.

[@Diamerlin696]

Good video but where can I get the fep film for the mono x?

[@mrfumetsu]

Considering my FEP came pre-damaged for me, and not having the same answer... I ordered the .1 and .2 from here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GRLC4H4 Should be able to cut this to size.

[@anycubicsupport917]

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[@Chippers_]

@@mrfumetsu Which thickness worked best for you?

[@sethhanson5771]

Where do you buy the replacement FEP for mono X

[@dogbreath99]

wondering that myself

[@Flashjunky]

I found some on Amazon - search for 280x200 and that's big enough to fit

[@ray24051]

www.mcmaster.com/fep-film/

[@raymondjayjohnson693]

Where can we get NFEP, instead of FEP, for this printer? Is EPAX the only source, and will their films fit?

[@shivercanada]

Thank you! I love my Mono X it's amazing!

[@brokenheroics8223]

Super useful. Just changed my fep now and this helped.

[@manuel_57334]

How tight should the FEP srewed together, or isnt there a limit (except to the point where its already worn out while installing)? Many thanks forward

[@FarhadKazombie]

Still no link to the actual product. Pathetic customer support from Anycubic. No replacement part available anywhere???

[@tomkazansky9911]

Video on how to change the Pep film of a photon mono? The whole is made from plastic and it too easy to crack it when changing film

[@mikaelbjornson2666]

Did you just install the FEP with the protective film still on? Otherwise, why is it so cloudy in the final shots?

[@hanscakestealer8546]

This FEB tray makes since wish the Anycubic Photon had this instead of one set of screw brackets making it so you have to cram the damn thing into the tray

[@fleamarketkeanu]

Love you, Anycubic!

[@jidam0]

I would tighten these screws diagonally, not sequentially

[@robertmckelvey3091]

What upgrade do I need to take screws out that quick and how much was it the upgrade

[@shaggyrumplenutz1610]

The techno-Disney music slaps.

[@eujin209]

Thanks for this video. Should I need to replace my Mono X FEP down the road, I can refer back to this.

[@jimmyjames1807]

its a 1 time only, they change the method daily, once you see it they change it

[@Lutzow706]

Thank you for posting this!

[@lacrauzorro]

A noob question: When do you know it's time to change it?

[@seboc1]

The replacement I ordered represents much better quality as original FEP-Film. It cannot be so easy damaged by fingers and is scratch proof.

[@anonymousbosch9265]

Which one? And how does it go from bottle cap loose to drum tight? Is the act of tightening it to the vat causing the tensioning?

[@seboc1]

@@anonymousbosch9265 Original ones, sold in 5item envelope. Don´t worry about tensioning, it is made by vat itself during installing the frame.

[@J-_-S]

and where did you put smaller screws?

[@codubob4787]

따라하니 쉽게 되네요. 도움되었습니다

[@ryolacap]

Ordering a mono x, how often does this occur?

[@jimmyjames1807]

can you explain the reason for the bottle top? the the thinking behind it

[@Mad_Catter_]

The FEP film is supposed to allow a certain about of movement so that when the build plate pulls up, the model that is stuck to the FEP (This is completely normal) gets pulled up. the FEP creates a parabolic shape if there is enough movement allowed, instead of a flat surface as friction differences between the two ways of doing it are drastically decreased in the parabolic method.

[@tribelaboratory9845]

can you play the drums on it?

[@Nonprofessional_Tinkerer]

careful when cleaning the frames, the metal is as sharp as a razor

[@atissanguansat5207]

I replaced my FEP but didn't use the bottle cap while installing. Now, the prints stick to the FEP and pulled down the whole magnetic plate. Could it be that the tension of the FEP is too much because of not using the bottle cap during the installation?

[@poussinmoumoute]

Me too and there is one froted side on my fep wich one touch the resin?

[@stargana7585]

Anyone else come back to this video just for the song?

[@SilasoftheLamb]

Awesome vid! Thank you!

[@starshipengine]

Just watched this to check after doing.. all else the same, I didn’t use a bottle cap. Do I need to redo it? Do I need to re-zero the z axis? It feels like there is a few microns of gap between the fep and the glass

[@rewalczak74]

i have never used a bottle cap and things are fine.

[@HBComics]

what size for X2 model?

[@shotgun2010]

How do i know if the FEP is too tight

[@andrewroberts7948]

Just found this video after replacing my FEP following the instructions on the anycubic FEP replacement. Just a heads up, the instructions there say nothing about removing the protective film. I wish I had found this video before...

[@jimmyjames1807]

i thought that would have been obvious, do u eat bananas with the skin on them, did u remove the protective screen off the build plate and the printers screen when u set up ur printer

[@kinneyhomemovies5203]

Nice reference. But why is the new film so scratched up?..LOL

[@muh1h1]

Probably because that makes it easier to see in the video ^^

[@KevinObin]

Ok for mono x2 ? Thx

[@Alvar_g]

is the same system for the Phonton mono?

[@btomas225]

Will this process work without the annoying music?

[@RiderRed]

You all really need to provide all the data on your website if your are going to be selling these printers. Everything can't be out of stock all the time, all these people asking for Fep Film and specifics and getting no response is not professional, however you have no issue taking the money on time. I just got my printer less than 48 hrs ago now I want to do nothing but return it because I can get no supplies for it.

[@poussinmoumoute]

Je ne comprends pas sur mon film moi jai un coté givré et un coté lisse lequel va en haut?

[@thiagoemerson6503]

Acf film install in mono x 4k?????

[@andreabadalassi]

Make the fuxxing mono fep kit available!!!!

[@ideasdecoleccionista2979]

Donde puedo comprar el fep de la mono x???

[@sureshgobi599]

How to buy this

[@remmside]

y donde compro el FEP film?

[@casperdegooijer1556]

I removed all the screw, threw away the old FEP film and then continued this tutorial just to notice that I dont have a single usefull bottlecap in my house. So in order for me to be able to print something again I have to buy a bottle of coke... Might aswell add 1 to the package or let the person know

[@vdsmade]

👷👍

[@edamnaf9265]

You charge 35.99 for the sheets but *50* dollars for shipping? Are you nuts? I'm not getting ripped off in that manner.

[@ray24051]

5ft by 24 inch sheet of FEP for $32.35, you can even buy 10 foot sheets at www.mcmaster.com/fep-film/

[@JB-xg7io]

Great video. You just have to mute the audio before watching :|

[@JayStein777]

Sand the edges of the metal clamp, and skip the bottle cap.

[@jhorn64]

What, why?

[@jimmyjames1807]

@@jhorn64 cause do need the bottle cap, idiots will use a cap, the fep self tightens, well most printers they do

[@ShaunYouth]

No gloves for cleaning resin? Bad form...

[@chrisohms4244]

i do not know what i am doing wrong :) i was able to print 2 stunning prints on day one with my printer but haven't been able to get it to print anything else in months : /

[@noway8233]

Clean the fep, relevel the bed, try again, maybe yuo need to sand the base

[@botones3763]

POR QUE NO TIENEN ANILLOS DE ALUMINIO PARA EL FEP DE LA PHOTOMONO M3 ES UN ABUSO

[@rusiktehnik5048]

God

[@gsgidney]

You skip from removing the bottle cap, to already having a tight fit... Come on man!

[@m8harry]

Remove the music, its annoying and hearing the person tapping on the FEP would have been better!

[@ItsBrody]

Kinda silly to make this video on a while background.

[@hobbychanel5798]

Good

[@MuteMyst]

As annoying as the music is, any cubic so far has been by far the best company in my experience for 3d printing (I came from fighting with an ENDER 5 Filament as well as creality support). At this point any cubic is my Main go to for printers, but I may branch out later.

[@rrtsduf]

Avoid these scammers

[@Alessandro-sh8zk]

AnyCRAPpic

[@Mad_Catter_]

Care to share your insights?