3D Platform
WorkSeries 200, 300 & 400 Manual
Revision: B
Date: December 28, 2017
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Preparing the Print Bed
Prepare the build area for printing. For your prints to
adhere to the borosilicate glass it needs to be clear of
debris and somewhat tacky. We have found that using a
substance such as unscented hairspray works quite well.
Spray a liberal amount onto the build area and give a
few seconds to set. Cover the entire area that your print
will touch. Repeat this process between prints to
remove filament particles and other debris, as well as
prepare the bed for the next print.
Note:
3D Platform recommends using Aquanet unscented hairspray only.
Any scented hairspray may contain oils and cause adherence issues on the
print bed.
Hairspray is not the only method available for bed
adhesion. Other options include specialty adhesion
agents such as WolfBite or substrates such as blue
painter’s tape
, thin polycarbonate sheets, or thin PEI
sheets. Substrates are particularly useful when printing
with materials such as ABS and ASA to prevent
excessive bed adhesion or warping.
If your facility will allow it, beer will also work for many
materials. Our internal testing has shown that amber
colored (pilsner style) light beers work best. Avoid dark
beer.
Note:
Some materials that have excessive bed adhesion should be gradually
cooled to prevent rapid contraction of the glass or part. This may require
adding additional code to the .gcode program to allow the slow cooling.
IMPORTANT
: Do not use glass cleaner or alcohol on the
glass. Doing so will make adhesion very difficult.
Caution:
Bed may be heated to elevated
temperatures. Red LED will illuminate when bed
temperature reaches 70C.