Print Beds

Many options

Lots of materials can successfully be used as print bed surfaces, and some of those work better for one filament or the other. 

• Float Glass, Tempered Glass, and Mirrors

  • Most materials stick nicely to glass
  • Super Flat for shinny bottoms
  • Thicker build plates are usually better at evening out bed heater hot spots
  • Any type of adhesive can be used
  • Sometimes chips when removing prints if there is no adhesive used (Separation Layer)

• WhamBam - Smooth PC

  • Great for PLA, TPU, PETG, and some PAs
  • Maximum Bed Temperature 100c
  • Can be refreshed with sandpaper as it ages
  • Any type of adhesive can be used
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• WhamBam - Smooth PEX

  • Great for most materials

• Prusa - Textured PEI

• 1mm Carbon Fiber Twill - Smooth

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• 1mm FR-4 (Glass-Reinforced Epoxy Laminate) - Satin

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