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Print Beds---NOTDONE

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

  • 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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