3D Print Not Sticking? 9 Ways to Get Perfect Bed Adhesion

[@the3dprinterbee]

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[@morghanknight6692]

Um so my 3D printer is even. I even it multiple time but at some spot it not even how do I fix it?

[@onbedoeldekut1515]

Thank you kindly for this information, it'll be invaluable. I started printing this week, and after being very frustrated not knowing how to get from the slicer to an stl file, but after I sorted that, I mostly had successes until I left a print running without levelling the bed. The extruder only went and gouged the bed, I'm hoping I can work around it by sanding the high points and using the blue tape method. Which got me thinking. I was wondering, if I could use a very porous paper, and attach it to the plate, could a sacrificial layer be embedded into the paper without needing a heated bed at all?

[@sstrangee99]

Just got into 3d printing and this has got to be the best video I've come across that explained my problem the best.

[@coolguyfast10]

so true

[@DragonGamer23-cn1cq]

Facts

[@filipkramaric]

Great video, pumped up the temperature, leveled the bed, slowed the print, put tape on bed and now will see how it works..

[@fredy000]

well?

[@Talkingaboutthisissue]

Can you help me with my problem i have the same problem where can i solve and how to set temp

[@margerymaraudy9486]

Use hair lacquer. It is the cheapest and most efficient glue. Very strong lacquer for glass bed and lighter for PEI. On PEI wash it off with detergent. On glass nail remover solvent works well. The hair lacquer makes it stick and makes it unstick thanks to the layer. It is MAGIC ! I have been a 3d printer for almost 10 years and like you I was DESPAIRING.

[@kurtcrean]

I was so frustrated with my PEI bed for the K1 max, turns out Creality's slicer had the fan on for the first layer and the temp was too low. Those tweaked and now it's sticking beautifully. Thanks so much!

[@JustB159]

My bed could not stick to anything to save its life and then I printed slower and boom it stuck on that bed. Thank you so much ur a lifesaver

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

I have a Ender 3 2v Neo and have tried all your recommendations. I have the flex steel bed and it worked perfectly for the first 24 hours of printing. Now I can't get anything to stick to the plate. Thanks for all the great ideas and things to try.

[@DJOrangeJoe]

Same for me with the Ender 3 S1, no matter what i try, i get no adhesion.

[@arsenalprime6933]

⁠s1 user as well everything is ok for like 3 percent then everything just falls apart

[@leon1991-oct]

Man, i have the same problem whit ender 3 v2 neo. i print some things, and now i can't make anything, i'm so frustrated, can You solve this problem?

[@ForeverANube]

I'm with you guys. I think most of my problems stem from my model ender not having an auto level bed and me struggling to keep everything aligned when manually leveling it.

[@Arcticcold]

I just got the ender 3 the test print worked fine I can’t get anything to stick now

[@anandshah1713]

Thank you so much for this information!! Just bought an Ender 3 S1Pro and was very frustrated by the filament going all over the place... After watching your video, your instructions made everything work!! Thank You!

[@forresthaag2842]

Very good clear information for a first time printer. Just like the printing, the learning curve is step by step as well.

[@richardhughes1120]

this video has helped me so much that i was ready to sell my printer but i found this and haven't had a problem since. no other video explained that i had to slow down the initial print speed and just told me to relevel the bed so this was a god send.

[@the3dprinterbee]

Glad it helped!

[@shanedelacruz1936]

This is so helpful! Thank you for being so in depth, and showing so many side by sides and examples! Subscribed immediately 🙏🏼

[@YT_Booost]

Definitely giving these a try! Had major peeling on left side coincidentally somewhat close to a window and it's 20 degrees outside..tried raising bed from 50c to 70c and the print turned out significantly better, but still warped. Going to make an enclosure to block the window and also slow the initial layer speed down. Thankyou for the great information.

[@emerilnut]

I'm so glad I found this video. I've been having problems with my new Ender 3 V2 (my first printer), and I wanted to solve the adhesion problem without using glue or hairspray. I don't know why I have a bug up my ass to avoid these things, but I do. But your talking through all the variables that can be modified helped my understand Cura better, and I'm happy to report good bed adhesion for a couple of prints now without needing the hairspray. I loved that you showed video samples of the differences and explained how each change improved adhesion. THANKS!

[@Ferrociter]

I’m with ya on the not wanting to use glue or hairspray. The way I see it, those are bandaid fixes and I want to figure out how to make do without them!

[@kima.6611]

We slowed the first 2 layers to 25% and that did the trick for us.

[@tophert6368]

I’ve had my Ender 3 operating for 9 days straight after being in a basement closet for 3 years. The build plate had one part not letting the first layer stick so I just washed it with dish detergent and hot water. Now it’s back in business. Thanks so much for the great tips!!!! I haven’t used glue sticks yet, but leveling definitely helps!

[@the_geargineer]

You are my 3d-print hero! Packed with information, solutions, and in-depth knowledge. Also your website is very helpful (Greetings from Austria) ...

[@netalkss]

I appreciate the tips after cleaning the bed upping bed temp lowering the Z offset and slowing the first layer to 50% I was able to get the first layers to stick thank you 🙏

[@LombardoJoe]

I've been 3D printing for several years with varying success. I have an Ender 3-Pro that I have upgraded heavily through the years (usually causing most of my own problems, at that) - all buck-converted Noctua fans, 4.2.7 board upgrade, CR Touch... It's been really fun. But recently my build plate stopped heating (or sensing temp) properly and would fail, so I shut it off entirely. I've been facing new issues with adhesion that I normally didn't deal with. The bottom line is, even as someone with a moderate amount of knowledge and experience with printing - I very much appreciated your clearly communicated, marked, and succinctly-spoken approach. Very great video for users of all expertise! Dankeschön, mein herr.

[@surfboardwave3788]

That was awesome! Great video n very clear & cut to the point ! 👍🥂

[@KP-ty9yl]

Fantastic advice, just got my first 3d printer today. The first few pre-loaded prints worked but it started warping and not adhering. Gave the print bed a good cleaning, leveled it, and changed some settings (increased bed temp first layer and slower printing first layer) and now I'm back up and running!

[@andresescalante8134]

Hi, this is an excellent summary of solutions for low adhesion of the first layer. Thank you for being so specific.

[@ClampsStalsworth]

just tried slowing my first layer to 5mm/sec and did not start cooling until 2mm - a simple skirt works like a champ. no more rafts for meeeeee

[@MohammedBALLALOU]

Thanks a lot, the water and sugar solution worked like magic

[@kode4420]

I use Elmer's purple glue stick and it works great. Never had a fail after starting to use it. Best part is that it's 6 bucks for a pack full of them and lasts months.

[@Arcticcold]

I know works wonderfully

[@malikegotsauce4690]

I use it and still doesn’t stick

[@thenormie]

@@malikegotsauce4690same

[@kode4420]

@@malikegotsauce4690 do one pass in one direction then immediately go back over it in the other direction. If you do too thin of a layer it doesn't stick because the glue flakes off like dry skin when the bed heats up. Also the sticks that look off purple aren't good. I only use the ones that have a deep purple look. They also sell more expensive stuff made for printers. I haven't ever had to use that stuff tho so I can't say if it's worth the cost.

[@Timmernooni]

This worked SO much better then I was expecting, no fails this time :D

[@amandastewart264]

thank you so much! I was having issues that drying filament, cleaning bed, etc wouldn't resolve in an easy-to-use printer. Reducing the z-offset was MAGIC!!!!!!! thanks!!!!

[@jngai]

I reduced the print speed to 5 mm per second as suggested along with wider and taller initial layer lines and it works great (I previously tried mouse ears prior to watching this video and it didn't work, the whole ear will get pulled off because of the speed). I no longer have to print a raft, which will save me on filament (print time maybe slightly faster than with a raft but not by much). Still need to figure out curling issue, but thank you for solving this issue that have been bothering me for a while.

[@arcanealchemist3190]

what helped me with curling was creating a simple enclosure out of foam core boards to surround my printer. this created a thermal buffer to protect my print from sudden changes in temperature, for example from the air conditioner turning on and off nearby. that, and slightly increasing bed temperature. the main cause of curling is the print cooling unevenly, so it helps to prevent that however you can!

[@eddiedudley7657]

best printing info i have found yet

[@jokebosveld2468]

you are a life-safer... I was fighting so hard with a certain brand of filament. But with these tips, I got it to work... happy!

[@ArjanvanderMeij]

Thanks! I was getting desperate but slowing down the first layer to 10 mm/s and increasing the bed temperature did the trick.

[@BeerGeek21]

Thank you so much for this video. It's saved me hours trying to fix my Neptune 3 Max adhesion problems.

[@mmastolin]

Was having trouble and watched a few different vids. Yours was the last one bc you explained what to do perfectly! Thank you:)

[@yofimee883]

Hair spray did really work with Kobra 2 neo , thank you so much also the paper gauge , the best starting point is around -2.7x range for Kobra 2 neo

[@AHAFISHIN_IE]

Good vid I’m bake up and running now just washed it under tap whit some washing up liquid and levelled the bed

[@shallahk8403]

Great instructional! Loved how quick and to the point you were, love the lists after each section to re-enforce every point made. Love your accent! Thank you so much for such a helpful video ❤

[@Enemy044]

IT WORKED UR THE MAN FIRST 3D PRINT DONE!!!!

[@g_geezer3277]

Helpful! Thanks! Already getting better results! I'm a pro now 😉

[@nicholasjohnson6966]

I commented before, but I just have to say you make really good videos. Good information very informative and very helpful. Keep up the good work, brother man.

[@TheOnlyKaas]

Thank you!

[@oliverchumleyjohnson7070]

Thanks for these Tips. I am a noob at all of this 3D printing and KZbin University is my go to for just about everything. Your tips here resolved my issues! Thanks!

[@MillieMuncher360]

I can't say how much of a difference and relief of a headache it is to have you z offset and leveling done properly. I took a shortcut because I didn't have a sheet of paper nearby, it was okay on the first 3 prints but eventually that gap grew larger without me noticing and then I completely ruined a hotend because it jammed up in the fan and nozzle to the point it burnt the wires and ripped them out when I was trying to clean it. I got a whole new piece and it printed 1 object with a few spots not being great and the adhesion to the bed was horrible, then another piece and sure enough it backed up into the nozzle again but i caught it early enough to clean it off. After completely resetting all the settings I noticed the z offset was way too high, so I followed the instructions and used a piece of paper this time and wow it was 1.9mm off. Starting to print the object again and it is completely printing like it should be. Emphasis needs to be put on this step being done exactly as described with paper and all.

[@thomasmastrocinque7132]

Awesome video. Loved the sid-by-sid3 visuals. Please keep these videos coming. I am your newest subscriber!

[@MeinCouch123]

The initial layer speed was the problem for me- thank you so much I just find it baffling that most slicer programs have it set so high- I wasted countless hours cleaning and cold-pulling over and over again just for it to be a slicer problem. Makes me wonder how many people gave up on printing just because of this setting. I know I was very close to.

[@M4RC0_RD]

I have only switched to FDM coming from Resin printing about 3 days ago, Neptune 3 Pro, but I was having bed adhesive issues, not all the time, sometimes, slowing down initial layer speed and zero cooling seems to have fixed that, so ty, sir!

[@tallbean8565]

so glad this actually worked. stopped using my printer for ages because it would fail everytime. just finished a lil benchy

[@Mandomarc]

Thank you so much,, I've been fighting with my smaller.printer endor 3,, but I slowed down the first layer and boom! Finally stuck.. thanks

[@JacoduPlooy12134]

This worked wonders, especially the tip of having the fan at 0% for the first layer, thanks!

[@reddufresne3989]

Thank you very much! I was getting failed prints because of bad first layers but after making the first layer smaller it worked way better!

[@mewriko]

This was the most helpful video for beginners I've found! Thanks!

[@kimcavan5544]

I have am ender 3 pro and just slowed the speed down on the first layer. Now it's running great! Thanks for the tips

[@Latinos2]

Your a life saver

[@thetruemask]

Thank you for this video! well explained and to the point. clear and concise! im re-trying a print but i have already implimented most of your tips. I am using glue for the print bed this time and may try salt solution next time. the slower first layer print settings seem to already be helping alot.

[@tsuyosastudio3237]

Thanks! I was having issues with getting the first layer to stick. Longer strokes of fillament in a continuous motion worked fine, but shorter and qicker motions... oh boy... the 5mm/s on the first layers did the tirck. Cura was configured to do this on the first 2 layers. Not sure if this is an old setting from when I found this profile as a starting point a few years ago but I thought that it would help before it'd become an issue. Start of the print looks mighty clean so I have high hopes it 'll work this time.

[@markbernard8312]

I am about ready to throw out my nuptune 4 ##UPDATE## I have not thrown out my Neptune 4, you sir are a certified genius

[@calthoun]

Very helpful was able to finally get a new filament to adhere properly!

[@themdg]

Thank you for making this. I'll try some of these.

[@gamerGirlHoi]

My ender 3 s1 had a great first print, but nothing would stick after that. I used all of your tips and the print finally stuck! Thank you so much!

[@plebmike8997]

Mine only doesn't stick in one corner. I've leveled it like 10 times and still same spot every time it doesn't stick all the way.

[@Zolacolor]

Really clear and helpful, you got my first print on the road!

[@kevinc3269]

Thank You, reduced speed on initial layers and used magig adhesive to solve problem. New to this and was quite worried when it would not stick. Ender 3 V3 SE.

[@trendycard7mlg804]

This helped out so much, I could not find anything that worked for a while

[@a7xfanben]

I appreciate the wide variety of tips!

[@patrickmitchell-ss4xj]

Thank you sooooo much for this information this fixed my problem

[@dazealex]

The best video out there. Thanks!

[@dylandesouza8280]

This is exactly what I needed. Thanks

[@MichaelKrause-rc7wx]

I have this bed plate at the end you’re talking about but still have adhesion problems, unless I make a raft first

[@dazwraps8213]

Thank you my issue was fixed by scraping, cleaning, and leveling.

[@ravenlaced420]

this video was extremely helpful thank you so much for the content

[@Doctor9Raccoon]

Thx i was looking for the shity first layer... 2:20 this helped me alot !! initial layer speed

[@pirate_jacks]

i use spray hair gel, works well with no issues

[@djwallis]

The best video I have seen so far regarding first layer printing. So well explained and very useful footage to explain each issue. Thank you!

[@bishalthapa3154]

love it, just the first point is helpful for me.

[@a68k_de]

I have a glas plate and on it kapton tape. That surface slightly ruffed up, cleaned with alcohol and I use a normal piece of paper to level the bed to the nossle works in 99% also on ABS prints

[@dkxtro2562]

Just got a Sovol SV07. Tried everything, lowering speeds, reducing extrusion, changing the z-offset Nothing helped until I watched your video. Turns out the Slicer software set a bed temperature of 50°C and a extruder one of 190°C Yeah guess what, your video shows 60°C for the bed and the PLA Filament I'm using is labeled with 195°C - 210°C After changing the Temperature in the Slicer it works absolutely bloody perfectly And I thought I had to put glue on my plate... Thank you so much!

[@Ilikethisnamesoooomuch]

What settings do you use

[@farin4560]

This video was extremely helpful, well done

[@_Unpleasant_]

Thank you so much! This has become a problem for my printer and now I have a way to fix it

[@VintageVash]

I've found that too much infill also pulls the prints away from the bed. I am currently trying to fix a large print that has the corners pulling up. First layer bed temp is 90 then 60 for the rest might be too high for Pla.

[@captainjumpy202]

Much appreciated my friend they all work perfectly

[@michaelgregersen4102]

Very nice. Short and no bullshit. Straight to the point👍👍

[@Preview43]

My print adhesion issue was completely solved on my Adventurer 3 by _lightly_ coating the heat bed with UHU glue and covering it with a layer of laminating envelope. Haven't had a fail since. The laminating pouch is pulled apart and stuck down frosty side up. After calibration, it just works. It sticks well. It releases well at the end. I can make multiple prints without needed to clean the bed or change the sheet. If this helps anyone else... cheers!

[@MagnoSouza-bi5up]

Well done mate, speed is key!!!!

[@moosesnWoop]

Very informative! Thanks!

[@johnesmart5934]

Brand new Ender 3 and still can't complete the sample Cat more than 75 percent (takes hours). Bed is levelled, temperature is 210 pla 60 bed. Just sprayed hairspray on the non-magnetic plate (bed), about to try for the 9th time.

[@Clank81]

bro how im feeling rn the cat after a few layers the nozzle and the pla will just string and then pull it off the bed and then my print is sliding with the z

[@SacredHeart0520]

Thanks dude . Soooo helpful

[@cokerevelations]

i love this guys voice it makes me wanna learn

[@the_origamist1]

excellent video! Thank you!

[@tannerwise4589]

thank you this video help me fix my problem almost instantly

[@DocLimitless]

Job well done this helped me out a lot. Thank you friend!

[@michaelbosela3998]

You’re review was a great help. Was trying a new PLA filament, setting everything to manufacture’s specs. After 3 failures and various adjustments decided to go to KZbin for help. Watching your video decided to try all variations and it was successful.

[@cwappstr]

Thanks! I’m gonna try the mouse ears raft for my small parts I’m Printing. That’s what my printer is struggling on

[@ministryofadventure]

Thanks for putting this together!

[@JohnClothier]

Great tips thanks!

[@andyb7754]

Thank you for the informative tips.

[@Gabriel-pk9mc]

Thank you for all the information. My problem was the speed.

[@antonylara2297]

This is exactly what is happening to me but i dont have the right computer to run a slicer so none of these can work for me all i have is a chromebook Hp and it lets me download files so i can print them but i get noodle PLA ! pls reach out and tell me if there is any other solution ( i have a Creality Ender 3 v2 ) The pla does not have enough time to bond with the bed so the layers just completly fly off when the bed moves.

[@leon1991-oct]

Thanx man, very very complete video, greatings from argentina! 😊

[@charlescompton5388]

Thank you this helped out so much!

[@TechieSewing]

Never heard about using salt solution, looks cool while the bed is heating :)

[@p.p3152]

2:08 what’s happening on the right is exactly the problem I’m having

[@WUV253]

Thank you very much will try this later

[@Larmy_17]

do you use PLA for ur prints? i use it but my prints turn out bad. Btw this works

[@wesleydutoit6901]

Thanks man! Great tips😁