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Use this tag for questions about the Heated Build Platform or Plate (HBP) for 3D printers.

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Would a steel, instead of an aluminium, plate be reasonable?

I would consider getting another aluminum build plate for the following reasons: Lightweight. Aluminum is a very lightweight metal, making it suitable for most machines that have injection molded pl …
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Applying Kapton Tape To Bed Plate

I like to heat my build plate up a bit before I begin. Just warm to touch. I feel that this will help prevent bubbling so soon. I would think that since the build plate is expanded with the heat, that …
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Why does the Ultimaker 3D Printer has a Heater + Heater transfer plate (aluminium) + Glass?

According to this page, heat transfers more evenly across an aluminum build plate than with just glass. But as Kevin pointed PLA adheres better to glass because it doesn't flex as much as aluminum und …
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Does the material a bed is made out of affect the cooling time of a part?

Assuming you are meaning the build plate and not confusing it with a printed raft, yes, different materials for the build plate will have different cooling rates. I don't know the values of hand, but …
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Prints falling off the bed towards the end of the print

If you have a dual-extruder printer, your second nozzle could be hitting the part. As the print grows taller, each hit with the nozzle has more chance to knock the part off the build plate. This can …
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Build plate cools during print

Your bed is obviously capable of heating up, so I would double check your cable for any kinks, cuts, blow-outs, or general connection issues both where your machine rests during warm-up and Z0 where y …
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Why do the corners of my ABS object lift off the bed?

There are many different approaches to solving this issue and most of the answers already are spot-on. However, the fundamental reason for the "warping" is incorrect and inconsistent temperature acros …
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