3D printing relies upon building one layer of a print on top of another.
A cornerstone of this process is the printer knowing exactly where the entirety of the currently printed model is.
The added texture increases the surface area making it easier for the print to stay stuck in place.
Frosted glass is a common choice for a textured surface.
However, you could also just run fine-grit sandpaper over smooth glass to get a similar effect.
Each of these options has its place.
It should be noted that some of them cant be heated.
And so wont work with materials that need a heated print bed.
Again, leveling the print bed can be a helpful step, especially if youve changed the build surface.
Or its just been a long time since youve leveled the print bed.
This makes sure that no part of the print is higher or lower than expected.
Keep It Clean
Regularly cleaning your print bed is also a great idea.
This is especially important if you apply things like glue to the print bed.
Be extra careful when cleaning print beds that cant be removed from the printer.
The model is then built directly on top of the raft.
Brims are generally more popular as they require less material and because they are easier to remove.
If youve got any other print bed adhesion tips to share, let us know them below.
