Printing Tips for Glass Beds 3D printable model by NHiggs

Printing Tips for Glass Beds

Source: Thingiverse by NHiggs

The Printing Tips for Glass Beds is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by NHiggs. I've had some pretty good results printing on a glass bed with no adhesives and thought I would share what works for me. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Printing, Tips, for, Glass, Beds

About this model

I've had some pretty good results printing on a glass bed with no adhesives and thought I would share what works for me. (Feedback and other advice welcome) Setup Print Surface: Printing on the smooth glass side of one of these. Other Mods In the interest of full disclosure all other mods are listed here. These mods have not improved print quality as the same results were achieved with the stock hot end. Hot End: Micro Swiss Firmware: Marlin 1.1.19 Stepper Isolators: Isolators installed for X and Y steppers only. Preflight Checks Clean Clean the print surface thoroughly a glass bed will give your first layer a mirror like finish. The bad news is that all dirt and defects will be visible. I've had prints pick up a fingerprint from the glass bed, the stuff is basically silly putty. Once the …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Printing Tips for Glass Beds is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by NHiggs.
Who made this model?
Designed by NHiggs, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?
Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.

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