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Questions tagged [build-surface]

The surface the print is created on as part of the build platform.

The build surface is the surface that is in contact with the deposition of the molten filament in FFF. In SLA this is the film the first layer sticks too.

A typical layout for a build platform for e.g. a Prusa i3 style printer can be seen in the image below.

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How can you prevent the build plate from slipping?

I have just set up my new 3D printer. However, the build plate keeps slipping while printing. I tried to use binder clips to keep the plate in place, but this makes the build plate unlevel, messing up my prints. What are some other ways to prevent…
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Do unused PEI sheets degrade over time?

Will build surfaces coated in PEI lose their qualities, such as adhesiveness, if left unused but removed from packaging for long periods of time?
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How to remove ABS from PEI Sheet

Recently building a new printer, I went with a Wambam PEX system. When I began printing ABS I found it did not stick very well and eventually purchased a new build plate and a PEI sheet since PEX isn't suited to ABS. Not altering some of the…
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I am using a stereo 3D pen. What surface should I use?

Using a 3D pen I printed a small box. However, I was doing it on plain paper and of course the paper didn't come off the plastic very well. It didn't matter for that specific case, but if I want to print something else, which non-sticky surface…
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Are magnetic hotbed plates interchangable?

The Anycubic Kobra Max comes with a glass plate. I need to use a textured PEI plate for my Kobra Max. As I understand it, the PEI plate needs to be used on a magnetic bed plate. Currently, there is no hotbed with a spring steel magnetic plate…
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Rough surface coated PEI textured build surface to fit Anycubic Kobra Max?

I have an Anycubic Kobra Max. It has a bed size of L430*W410. I would like to print a rough surface as shown here: To do that, I need a coated PEI build plate, and I need to print the surface pointing towards the build plate. The coated PEI build…
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What is the best build surface for PETG?

This question doesn't necessarily have one answer. I'm looking for a build surface that doesn't tear up when removing the PETG print, but still holds the PETG down and keeps it from warping. I am printing PETG with the z-height almost too high. …
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Ender 3 build surface is sticking up in the middle

I have had my Ender 3 for a few months now and have loved it! I recently noticed that the build plate, the black removable part of the print bed, is sticking up in the middle. If I poke it, it goes back into place, but will not stay there. It shows…
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Add base to STL mesh?

How do I add a base to the surface I'm trying to print? Target machine is a Creality Ender 3 Pro. I'm using numpy-stl and surf2stl to come up with the desired surface in python: def SOquestion(): pᵢs = [i / 100 for i in range(50, 96, 1)] pⱼs =…
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Is a lighter magnetic pad better?

I've had a magnetic sheet on my Ender 3 for some time. It came with a Creality 3D flexible bed. I've since got a couple of PEI coated steel plates and use it with that. I noticed it had a lot of crud embedded in it, so since each of the coated steel…
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Will glue sticks form a barrier on a build surface to prevent PETG from damaging the surface?

Will glue sticks, such as Elmer's All Purpose, Cra-Z-Art washable or Scotch Permanent, form a barrier on a build surface to prevent PETG from damaging the surface? While forming a barrier that holds the PETG print down, does it allow the PETG to…
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Resin printer build plate scratches/ damage

I have an anycubic photon, and occasionally have trouble removing prints from the build plate. While trying to removing prints I've put some scratches into the surface, as I guess I've come in at the wrong angle trying to get under and leverage the…
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Paper as build surface - how will that work?

I have a Creality Ender 3 that needs a build surface (both the build-tak sticker and the removable stiff backer). My dad has been pestering me to try using paper as a disposable surface. I am hesitant to do so for concerns regarding fires and…
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How to clean / remove frosting from build-surface

I recently got into 3D printing. Printer Setup Model: Ender-3 Board: 4.2.2 Firmware: Manufacture version of Marlin with BLTouch (Aug 2022 update) Auto-level: CR-Touch Bed Type: Stock --- Textured PEI or are they BuildTak ?? After doing some test…
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