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About 3D printer build plates

A build plate is one of the most important parts of a 3D printer. Both resin and FDM 3D printers have a build plate. This is where the 3D model attaches to during the print and can be seen as the base. A 3D printer’s bed should be as flat and as level as possible to provide good first layer adhesion. Resin 3D printers will mostly use a full metal bed whereas the most commonly used print surface for FDM 3D printers is glass surfaces due to their excellent stiffness and flatness. We offer a variety of glass bed materials like carborundum, carbon silicon crystal, and borosilicate. Discover a range of print surfaces and adhesives including magnetic sheets, tapes, and sprays for the best 3D printing experience.

Benefits of print surfaces and adhesives

Adhesion is crucial in order to create a successful 3D model. How well the printed filament sticks to the bed’s surface will determine the overall quality of a 3D model. This can be done by using a build plate that is textured or rough. The bed itself can be embellished with different adhesive layers like glues, or tapes and sheets. Matching the proper adhesive to the filament material will ensure that your model is properly fixed to the surface. This will solve the common first layer adhesion issue. To find the best adhesive for every filament material, explore our guide to selecting print bed adhesives.

Adhesives ensure that heat is transferred per layer so that layers bond well. This is especially necessary for filament materials that are more inclined to warp like ABS filament. Nevertheless, we should also avoid over adhesion; when a 3D model sticks too well to the build plate. In this case, it is not only frustrating but could potentially damage your printed object. This can luckily be solved by a variety of print surfaces that allow easy model removal like the magnetic sheets. If you would like support on defeating warping and achieving phenomenal first layer adhesion, have a look at our .

Do you have questions about the build plate for your 3D printer? Feel free to reach out through our customer service team, we are happy to help!