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Re: Print bed materials 2017

null@example.com (Ski52) — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 02:28:48 +0000

Sorry Jeremy... too much hassle. Like Carl, but I just use glass & the hairspray. Same piece for 3 years +

Ski

Re: Print bed materials 2017

null@example.com (JeremyLGSiegfried) — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 16:45:59 +0000

Sanded PEI sheet adhered to an aluminum bed with a high temp. adhesive sheet. The bed has a glass layer underneath as a stiffener, and a pcb underneath that to heat it.
Every print with a correct first layer sticks for the whole print. They used to pop off at 30C, but I had to sand it to increase the grip.

Re: Print bed materials 2017

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:59:44 +0000

Simply a mirror and Aquanet hairspray here. Nothing works better for the price.

Print bed materials 2017

null@example.com (maaltan) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:32:19 +0000

I was just browsing around looking at what is new in the world of 3d printers and i was curious

What are people using to keep prints attached to the bed now a days.

Personaly, I am currently using a "well seasoned" glass plate covered in many layers of glue stick. A single thin layer as usually suggested did not work very well for me.

Not unlike a cast iron skillet, my plate seems to work better with age (except sticking is good here;) ). if the glue comes up with a print then i fill in the hole, otherwise i just leave it be. When the plate cools the prints always jump off without prying. Sure i dont have the super smooth glass like surface, but not having to hope a print doesnt become detached is worth it.

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts (like last year?) before that i was "resurfacing" my plate by moistening the glue with a spray bottle. I found that ends up destroying the "seasoning" and i get horrible adhesion problems until i do a few prints on it (or i add another layer of gluestick).