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Jamie Bainbridge edited this page Apr 6, 2018 · 1 revision

Here's my experience with different bed adhesion methods.

Legend

  • Yes! Perfect adhesion for tricky prints (may have to use brim or adhesion pads)
  • Sorta. Alright for smaller parts, anything tricky warps.
  • No. Poor adhesion, absolute failure.
  • To Do. Haven't tried yet.

Results

PLA PETG
3M ScotchBlue Painter's Tape
BuildTak
PEI (glossy)
PEI (wet-sanded 60 grit)
Polycarbonate (wet-sanded 60 grit)
UHU Glue Stick
Officeworks Glue Stick
Elmer's Clear Glue
PET Tape
"FakeTak" $4 China BuildTak
Bare Clean Glass N/A

Future

Some surfaces I want to try, but am too cheap to buy

  • PrintBite+
  • PrintInZ Skin

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