<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Purple glue stick]]> 2015-07-06T12:50:07Z PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/topic/6687/purple-glue-stick/ <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> sorry, but that is ridiculously expensive. 35 euros for 250ml (38 & change USD for roughly 8 oz)??? Really?

Why would I spend that much money on something when there are WAY cheaper alternatives that work just fine available to me? I would much rather spend my money on actual filament than on a "glue", thanks.

FWIW, an 11 oz can of Aqua Net Super Extra Hold hairspray costs about $2.00 (USD) or 325 ml for 1.79 euros...
Much more affordable....and it works!

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/10399/ 2015-07-06T12:50:07Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/100507/#p100507 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> There is already a new product. My company ProCoPrint3D in cooperation with the University of Gent department of chemistry of polymers developed a new formula for the adhesive to 3D printing. This is not another hair spray with relabelled as in the case of similar products. PROGLU3D is a patented formula and now conduct tests for most materials. Glue PROGLU3D has three versions: PROGLU3D-PLA, PROGLU-ABS and PROGLU3D-UNIVERSAL. Glue the PLA achieved excellent adhesion when printing with hard materials derived PLA and Flexi and Ninjaflex, ABS is like the name says to print derivative ABS and Universal to be used for all materials. Universal and PLA-based polymers and water dilutable. Product for ABS is no longer flammable agent. The printed elements are easily stripped from the printed surface after cooling table, and the adhesive layer is reusable until the damaged mechanically. We have also obtained low temperatures prints and for the PLA is from 30/70 degrees and for ABS about 70/90 degrees, of course, the product is also suitable for printing at higher temperatures. Below are some photos of the tests, and one of them carried on board Stratasys Fortus 250 for printing of ABS where platforms are suitable for recycling after one print. Using our adhesive means may be printed several times without damage to the print and the platform. More details on our website www.ProCoPrint3D.eu

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/11315/ 2015-06-29T10:48:08Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/100117/#p100117 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> TommyF wrote:

We cant buy them here, can another regular glue stick be used ?

Yes. I've used "UHU stic" and it works as well as the Purple Elmo's. I've also tried some flavors of NOT permanent glue sticks and found those do not work. My working theory is you have to use a permanent type of glue stick, but I haven't tested the theory on everything that's out there, so I can't say for sure.

If you can't find a local source where you are, look on Amazon. You should be able to find bulk packs for a LOT less per stick than you pay retail and have it shipped right to your door without having to burn up four buck a gallon gas hunting for it. One of the brands of purple glue sticks on Amazon runs around .35 per stick in a bulk pack. If those work the same as the over priced Elmo's (I haven't tested any yet) I'd be curious to know if anyone has tried generic flavors of the Elmo's stuff and how it works.


One tip on applying glue stick: Put it down when the bed is cool. It the bed is too warm, it makes a big fat mess.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6875/ 2014-09-25T01:24:05Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/66980/#p66980 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> Offcourse,,, i ment, to much will be lost in transaction trough the tape , I havens fot the printer yet, just prepering all i can to then it is ariving :-)

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6957/ 2014-08-20T09:35:33Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63868/#p63868 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> If that were the case how would the heat get through the tape and to the print itself?
In order
1. Bed
2. Kapton tape
3. Hairspray
4. Glass
5. Lite mist of hairspray

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2291/ 2014-08-19T22:12:43Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63811/#p63811 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> Ok, believed that the tape would prevent the heat from the bed to reach the glass.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6957/ 2014-08-19T19:34:47Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63782/#p63782 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> TommyF wrote:

Aha, thx, i have access to Kaplon tape and glas on work, guess i can remove the kaplon layer on the bed, lay the glass whit kaplon tape on it, if that dosent hold the model i will try the clue upon the kaplon tape

Keep the Kapton on the bed. Then you can spray the bottom of the glass it hairspray and not have to use clips.
No Kapton is required on the glass surface.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/4188/ 2014-08-19T19:28:39Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63781/#p63781 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> Aha, thx, i have access to Kaplon tape and glas on work, guess i can remove the kaplon layer on the bed, lay the glass whit kaplon tape on it, if that dosent hold the model i will try the clue upon the kaplon tape

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6957/ 2014-08-19T19:23:25Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63779/#p63779 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> elmers purple or clear in school supplies. colors are only dye to show kids where glue has been applied

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/795/ 2014-08-19T18:00:40Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63763/#p63763 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> We cant buy them here, can another regular glue stick be used ?

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6957/ 2014-08-19T17:39:54Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63753/#p63753 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> I would like to note that after testing on a few prints, including a 12-hr most-of-the-bed job, I've found Bostik Blu-Stik (e.g. http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/offi … g-bo245062 to be quite acceptable also.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/4515/ 2014-08-19T07:27:25Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/63727/#p63727 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> This is the #1 solution for getting parts to stick!!!!   Fantastic results everytime and the bottom of the parts are perfectly flat no matter if they are large or small with absolutely no curling on the edges!  Totally awesome!  Clean-up couldn't be easier either.

When my build plate reaches 60c the parts magically pop off with one finger...... I let it cool a little more and then apply another thin layer of the glue stick (sometimes that is even not necessary) and I am back to printing!

I have found that it MUST be Purple Elmers glue stick however.  You are absolutely right on that point.

THANKS for the hint!!!!!!!!

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/116/ 2014-07-29T23:43:01Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/61448/#p61448 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> Thanks for the tip!  Works great!  I think I can retire my acetone ABS mix and all the thoughts about whether the fumes can be ignited by the extruder.  Between prints, I find I can just take a glue brush dipped in water and redistribute the remaining glue on the glass and go.  Going to try to make a dilute mix in a bottle so I can brush it on (the stick tends to apply a thick coat).

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/6045/ 2014-07-26T00:14:13Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/61219/#p61219 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> I couldn't find the purple, but found Elmers Washable SchoolGlue Stick All Purpose Clear.  It works great.  I get several prints before I need to re-apply.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/5393/ 2014-06-21T19:27:34Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/59088/#p59088 <![CDATA[Re: Purple glue stick]]> Abs and works well with nylons too though I have not done as much with that.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/5652/ 2014-06-10T04:22:28Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/58305/#p58305