Most DIY 3D printers work on the surface of a glass plate. This makes the surface of the glass a very important substrate of the build platform. How well the print adheres to this surface will determine the success of the printing.
In this recipe, we'll follow some suggestions on how to care for the glass plate and how to optimize the surface for the ABS and PLA filaments.
You'll need rubbing alcohol, tape, and soft rags for cleaning. You will also need straight-edge razors designed for scraping windows and hairspray. The following recipe will explain the supplies needed, in greater detail.
We will proceed as follows:
Keeping the glass secured to the build platform is an important first step! Sometimes, a shift in the x and y axes may occur between print layers because of an unsecured glass plate. It's been a popular trend for RepRap printers to utilize metal clips to hold the glass plate against the heat bed. Make...