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Printer bed

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 5:58 pm
by L51
Hey all. Just curious to see what everyone is using on the hot bed for a better part finish. If you could leave some links to what your using or know of some thing better than mask8ng tape as I'm not happy with the first layer quality.

Printer in an anet a8 in case you wanted to know!

Cheers all

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:21 am
by moooarcuuuus
I have kapton tape on my printer bed (200mm wide tape on a glass). The first layer is 200% of the normal thickness and 40% speed. The bed is regularly cleaned with acetone. It holds very well and is clean.

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:47 pm
by ICMF
Glass on a properly leveled/trammed heated bed.

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:29 pm
by wermy
I use a PEI sheet. Gives a nice matte finish and everything I've used on it sticks great.

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:38 pm
by ThompsonTinkers
Late to the thread, as usual.

I’m using glass, with a quick coat of the best hairspray $3 CAD can buy. Works great. Glossy finish.

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 6:10 am
by lordmaul8
Hi, I am also after printer bed and pls let me know where could I get PEI sheet here in Adelaide Australia.

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 8:51 am
by Camble
I use the Anycubic Ultrabase on my Anet A8. Prints stick amazingly well, pop off when cooled, and the surface is just wiped clean with alcohol.

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 11:08 pm
by jpe
I also use Ultrabase with my Anycubic I3 Mega : Camble said everything about it, I reall like this bed !

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 1:01 pm
by goodBEan
Borosite glass with aquanet, if its a large abs print I add abs slurry

Re: Printer bed

Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:24 pm
by 0xF0F0F0
Gluestick and a proper brim. After applying a thin base coat of glue I can basically use the bed forever. I print with a brim for added stickiness, just to be on the safe side.