Topic: HEated bed? why cover it with tape?
I thought the purpose of the heated bed was to help the prints stay seated and not warp but people still put tape or glue on the bed? What am i missing?
2 2016-04-30 14:01:20 (edited by scobo 2016-04-30 14:03:54)
- scobo
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Re: HEated bed? why cover it with tape?
Tape, glue or hairspray provides grip for the first layer of the print.
Without it, it's difficult to get a good first layer that's sticks to the bed well.
The first layer is critical, if it doesn't stick properly to the bed, you'll have problems with the rest of the print.
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Anycubic Photon DLP printer, Einscan-S 3D scanner
Simplify3d, 123D Design, Meshmixer
http://www.thingiverse.com/scobo/designs
- Tin Falcon
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Re: HEated bed? why cover it with tape?
the heated bed is to prevent warping not for adhesion.
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FT5 with titan/ E3D Aero------MP mini select w glass bed
MP Utimate maker pro-W bondtech extruder
Marlin/Repetier Host/ Slic3r and Cura
Re: HEated bed? why cover it with tape?
Depending on the material of your heated bed and what filament you are printing with you may not need glue or hair spray.
but the heated bed is to reduce warping. it can also help with adhesion. most materials shrink/expand at different rates so after cooling a printed item often pops off without any force.
Re: HEated bed? why cover it with tape?
I use BuildTak with no glue. Sticks until it gets old.