Michael Larson
Lead R&D Engineer (Aerospace)
To achieve the best results from 3D printing, we've got to make sure those materials are adhering to the bed of the printer itself. ...
To achieve the best results from 3D printing, we've got to make sure those materials are adhering to the bed of the printer itself. Otherwise, the design can begin to warp before the printing is even complete.
For some materials, this isn't really a problem. PLA, for example, tends to adhere pretty well across different surfaces. PETG should adhere nicely to a heated bed, particularly a bed coated with something like polyetherimide.
Other filament material types do not adhere so well, however. For something like ABS, you'll need additional adhesive.
On an individual scale, 3D printers can use readily available glue to achieve adhesion. But professional setups require professional solutions. Specifically designed build plate tape, or printing bed adhesive developed for printing with nylon filament materials, should do the trick.
By achieving strong adhesion across different material types, we can achieve predictable, repeatable results, no matter what filament we're working with.
