How to Make the Filament sticks to the Bed
As rule of thumb, you should start with a slow print speed between 20 and 30 mm/s for the first layer: you can try after to speed up given your print surface, the filament and its temperature.
Some materials may need a slightly higher temperature to stick to the Bed for the first layer: for instance, some PLA like more 210C on the first layer then you can print other layers at 175C. Be careful and do not overheat the material .
For loaded (Fiberglass, Aramid, Carbon, Natural fibers) filament there is less warping in general, use the base material as guideline, you may need to increase a bit the first layer height to 0.25mm or 0.3mm.
| Material Family | Temperature Range | Adhesion Method | Enclosed Printer | Heated Chamber | Slicer Settings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | 40 to 60C |
|
No | No | a Brim can help. First layer may need slightly more heat when extruding (For instance, 210C on the first layer then print other layers at 175C). |
| TPU/TPE | 40 to 70C |
|
No | No | a Brim can help. First layer may need slightly more heat when extruding. |
| PETG | 70 to 90C |
|
No | No | a Brim can help. |
| ABS/ASA | 90 to 130C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 130C | a Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Preheating several minutes and closing the printer helps. |
| HIPS | 90 to 120C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 130C | a Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Preheating several minutes and closing the printer helps. |
| PP (Polypropylene) | 80 to 110C |
|
No | No | |
| PA (Nylon) | 60 to 100C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 100C | Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Preheating several minutes and closing the printer helps. |
| PMMA (acrylic) | 90 to 130C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 140C | a Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Preheating several minutes and closing the printer helps. |
| POM (Acetal, Delrin) | 90 to 140C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 150C | a Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Preheating several minutes and closing the printer helps. |
| PC | 90 to 140C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 150C | Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Preheating several minutes and closing the printer helps |
| PSU/PPSU/PEI (Ultem) | 120 to 160C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 170C | Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Heated enclosure may needed. |
| PEEK/PEKK | 120 to 160C |
|
Prefered | Prefered 70 to 170C | Raft with/without a Brim is mandatory for medium to large parts. Heated enclosure mandatory (70 to 150 C). |