# Warped Bed Question **URL:** \ **Category:** Sovol SV06 ACE\ **Tags:** bed-leveling, leveling, advice\ **Created:** [January 21, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637 "2025-01-21T15:20:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/1 "2025-01-21T15:20:53Z")
Hello everyone, I just received the SV06 ACE, which is my 2nd printer after an A1 mini. So far everything looks great and I was able to quickly print objects. However, when printing a large PLA first-layer sheet I noticed that some regions close to the corners were not as good. The problem persisted even when manually increased the First Layer Height to 0.3mm. I’ve ran the Heightmap Calibration function using Orcaslicer to get the bed mesh and I noticed that the corners of the bed are highly warped (see image below). I know that ABL is supposed to correct for that but a 0.8 mm min-max range seemed a bit large, especially for printing larger objects. My question is the following: Is there a simple way to manually adjust the bed to mitigate this warping effect? Do loosening/tightening the screws underneath the plate help? Thanks in advance! ![Screenshot 2025-01-21 at 7.12.00 AM](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/7/793f1fc3f9c79f9129b8eb4955e0e014df494f41.png) ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/2 "2025-01-21T15:38:39Z")
Haven’t you forgotten the famous foam block between the bed and the rails when you flip the printer? ---
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/3 "2025-01-21T15:45:52Z")
That was my first thought too after watching so many people on youtube forgetting to pull that one out. Unfortunately, that was not the case here… ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/4 "2025-01-21T15:51:45Z")
Are you sure? I also thought I had removed it, but I was wrong. If you don’t flip the printer by putting your hand under the bed, you can’t see it. ---
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/5 "2025-01-21T16:02:53Z")
Yeah, I just flipped the printer and rechecked just to be sure. No foam left. I remember removing two small blocks yesterday that were very well hidden indeed. ---
**Author:** ![Lion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/lion/32/5586_2.png) [@Lion](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Lion)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/6 "2025-01-21T16:31:02Z")
I’ll just say that mine doesn’t look that much different…and I haven’t seen a flat one posted anywhere as of yet. ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/7 "2025-01-21T17:05:06Z")
Sorry, I was in the dentist’seat. But anyway, I just agree with @Lion , my mesh isn’t so different. ---
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/8 "2025-01-21T17:20:04Z")
Thank you, both. It’s good to know that my case is not unique. I was wondering if installing silicone bed spacers ([Silicone Bed Spacer Modification - SV06 Knowledge Base](https://sv06.blakadder.com/Upgrades/silicone-mod/)) could help. Has anyone tried this approach on SV06 ACE? Without removing the heat bed, the original spacers look like they’re molded to and one-piece with the x-shaped bed holder underneath, but I may be wrong. ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/9 "2025-01-21T17:23:52Z")
Maybe you can try printing in standard mode and, if you’re not satisfied, apply mods. ---
**Author:** ![Oliver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/oliver/32/2593_2.png) [@Oliver](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Oliver)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/10 "2025-01-21T20:12:45Z")
I glued hole reinforcement rings made of paper to the lower parts under the screw connection of the print bed and compensated for the uneven height. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/6/6545d99ac282b9f7616960c1e15dd317f70bcb28.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/11 "2025-01-21T21:12:09Z")
@mich0111 Honestly, it doesn’t seem to matter when I print multiple small objects, but for large ones I can see the difference. @Oliver Thanks, this sounds like a good idea. Does it completely eliminate the deviations? Could you perhaps share a picture of how the screw connection looks from the side? ---
**Author:** ![mich0111](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/mich0111/32/1176_2.png) [@mich0111](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/mich0111)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/12 "2025-01-21T21:20:45Z")
Not sure it’s a good idea when you heat your bed to 100°C ---
**Author:** ![Oliver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/oliver/32/2593_2.png) [@Oliver](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Oliver)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/13 "2025-01-22T10:50:14Z")
I have reduced the deviation to about 0.3mm. 100% will be difficult. Unfortunately I can’t send a picture. I don’t have the printer anymore. But don’t worry! The next printer from Sovol is already on its way to me. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/14 "2025-01-22T16:21:03Z")
I look forward to your update, @Oliver. In the meantime, I’ll experiment with some custom silicone-tube spacers. ---
**Author:** ![Oliver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/oliver/32/2593_2.png) [@Oliver](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Oliver)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/15 "2025-01-22T16:52:05Z")
Custom-made is certainly an option. But I don’t have any manufacturing options available. In my case, the front part of the print bed was just a bit too deep and I didn’t want to dismantle the print bed again. The reinforcement rings are about 0.1mm thick, but they contract a bit when screwed together. I was happy with the 0.3mm difference for now. But I could have improved it a bit. The rings can still withstand the max. 100°C of the print bed. Since the print beds no longer have adjusting nuts, I have already compensated for it in this way on various printers. This does not make the unevenness in the print bed go away. This can be improved with Cabton tape under the sheet metal. ---
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/16 "2025-01-23T15:16:37Z")
Some updates: I ordered a Silicone Tube (8 mm ID, 12 OD) and cut 6 small pieces of 16 mm height. ![WhatsApp Image 2025-01-23 at 06.54.42](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/1/16d5741f88854e10e47e6eb4534f610c3c2ac825.jpeg) I removed the plate, loosened the 6 screws and removed the heatbed. Then I placed the 6 silicone spacers around the original spacers. ![WhatsApp Image 2025-01-23 at 06.54.47](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/a/ac8146d2fb2b55f70883a323255a08020acd39e1.jpeg) I put the heatbed on top, tightened the screws again (but not completely), and then put the plate back on top. ![WhatsApp Image 2025-01-23 at 06.54.51](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/f/fd43b571c1625bf4f287e62dd81ea791469094d4.jpeg) Finally, I computed the heightmap 4-5 times, each time tightening or loosening 1-2 screws. The result is shown below. I went from a 0.8 mm min-max range to less 0.1 mm and the whole process took less than half an hour. ![Screenshot 2025-01-23 at 7.15.11 AM](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/5/5dd18d2dd6f3fb8d1e8de7346fc568a7668fdfe6.jpeg) I now need to make sure that the leveling is robust and is not destroyed after a couple of prints. ---
**Author:** ![bcat](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/bcat/32/2863_2.png) [@bcat](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/bcat)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/17 "2025-02-24T00:31:35Z")
How have your bed spacers been holding up after about a month? My printer’s bed isn’t as warped out of the box as yours was, but it’d be nice to get it flatter, so if the spacers are reasonably stable over time, I might pick up some silicone tubing… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![minaskar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/minaskar/32/2841_2.png) [@minaskar](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/minaskar)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/18 "2025-02-24T00:45:26Z")
The leveling has been very stable over time. I haven’t tuned it further since I installed the spacer and the bed is still perfectly flat. ---
**Author:** ![Gabriel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de0a6/32.png) [@Gabriel](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Gabriel)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2025, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/19 "2025-03-09T06:58:41Z")
Thanks, I recently looked at my height map and saw this atrocity: ![Screenshot 2025-03-08 225504](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/e/e49aff34463da4a15117d6516e4bb733e1586ea2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Gabriel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de0a6/32.png) [@Gabriel](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Gabriel)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2025, 9:23am UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637/20 "2025-03-09T09:23:54Z")
![Screenshot 2025-03-08 225504](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/sovolforum/original/2X/e/e49aff34463da4a15117d6516e4bb733e1586ea2.jpeg) YIKES. [Next page](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/warped-bed-question/6637.md?page=2)