![]() Printing from two materials requires special consideration of the interface zone generated between their geometrical boundaries. This project has rececived funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Coordination & Research and Innovation Action Under Grant Agreement No 731345.A 3D printer in FDM technology allows printing with two nozzles, which creates an opportunity to produce multi-material elements. This work is licensed under a License Creative Commons Atribution 4.0 International. Explanations and instructions can be found in the Buildplate Adhesion Cura Video. If not, add build plate adhesion in Cura. If the print has a small contact area on the build plate, dcptrial the surface area of the print that is touching the build plate using Cura.įirst check to see if changing the orientation of the print by 90° in one direction allows more of the print to be in contact with the build plate. Step 7: Increase the Build Plate Contact Area Please note when using Dimafix the print will be very difficult to remove from the build plate whilst it is still warm, wait until it has cooled fully before attempting to remove the print. A single coating will last for many prints, simply re-apply as necessary. Then replace the glass plate into the 3D printer and print. Apply Dimafix to the glass plate as per the packaging instructions and wait to dry. The adhesive is very strong but only activated when the print bed has been heated up. It is available as a roll on or aerosol spray. After the water evaporates you will be left with a very thin layer of glue.ĭimafix is a special heat activated adhesive recommended for 3D printing. With a damp piece of paper or cloth spread the glue out over the bed and let it dry (starting a print that uses the heated bed will make it dry quickly). Spread a bit of the glue onto it (just a very thin layer, you don’t need much). ![]() ![]() First of all remove, clean and dry the glass plate, then Wait a few seconds for it to dry before replacing the glass plate into the 3D printer.Ī classroom glue stick is more adhesive than hairspray and can be used to help prints to stick to the build plate. To apply, remove the glass plate from the 3D printer, shake hairspray can well, hold can approx 20cm from the glass plate surface and spray the surface of the glass plate to give it a light coating of hairspray. Hairspray is a very good, low tack adhesive for the print bed. Rinse and dry completely with a clean cloth or paper towel before replacing onto the build plate, taking care not to touch the surface of the glass plate in the process. Carefully remove the glass plate and wash it in soapy water to remove all grease. Touching the surface of the glass plate can transfer natural oils from your skin to the surface of the glass plate which can cause prints not to stick. The filament sticks best to a completely clean, grease free glass plate. If there is no sticker, flip the glass plate over and try a test print to see if the print sticks better this way up. If it’s on the bottom edge of the plate, flip the glass plate over and try printing again. Check that the yellow triangle sticker is on the uppermost surface of the plate. Prints stick better to one side of the glass plate than the other. ![]() Step 2: Check the Orientation of the Glass Plate If the first layer does not look like the image on the left, or the filament does not stick to the bed at all, first re-calibrate the printer, complete instructions can be found from Ultimaker: If the printer is calibrated correctly, the first layer of the print will be nicely pressed onto the glass plate with flat lines of filament and no gaps in between. Try re-printing after each step until the problem is solved.Ĭheck the calibration of the build plate by starting a print and observing how the first layer is printed. If this happens follow the steps below to solve this problem. 3D Printer Dummies Guide - Print not sticking to the build plateįrom time to time you may encounter issues with the print not sticking to the build plate, or becoming unstuck part way through a print.
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