{"product_id":"biqu-3d-printing-adhesive","title":"BIQU 3D Printing Adhesive","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBIQU 3D Printing Adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e is a liquid bed adhesive that does two jobs: it holds warp-prone prints flat against the build plate, and it acts as a release layer so finished parts pop off cleanly once the bed cools. The 60mL bottle has a sponge applicator head that spreads a thin, even coat across the plate, without the clumps and ridges a glue stick leaves behind, and one bottle covers roughly 100 full-plate applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplied to a warm plate, the adhesive grips the first layer hard for the whole print, including at high speeds. As the bed cools after the print finishes, the bond weakens and the part releases with little effort, so you are not levering at corners with a scraper. The residue is non-toxic and odourless, and wipes off with water, alcohol or soapy water when you want a fresh surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen You Actually Need It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest answer: for everyday PLA on a textured PEI plate, you usually do not. Where this adhesive earns its spot on the bench:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarp-prone materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS, ASA and carbon fibre nylons pulling corners off the plate is the most common failure with these filaments, and a thin coat of adhesive is the cheapest fix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth and cold plate surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth PEI, glass and unheated beds all benefit from the extra grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtecting your plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e PETG and TPU can bond so hard to smooth PEI that removal tears the coating. A layer of adhesive between part and plate stops that\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge flat prints\u003c\/strong\u003e where any lifting at the edges ruins the part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with everyday PLA, PETG, ABS and TPU through to engineering blends like PET-CF, PAHT-CF and PA12-CF. BIQU's recommended bed temperatures when using the adhesive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePETG:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 80°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 to 110°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 45°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply a thin, even coat to a clean plate. Press the applicator head down gently and it flows on its own, so more is not better\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLet it dry to a light haze before starting the print\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReapply every few prints, or when parts stop gripping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWash the plate with warm soapy water once residue builds up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinting abrasive carbon fibre blends like \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-cf\"\u003ePET-CF\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/petg-cf-filament\"\u003ePETG-CF\u003c\/a\u003e? This adhesive pairs naturally with them, and a fresh \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/biqu-plates\"\u003eBIQU build plate\u003c\/a\u003e if yours has seen better days. Ships fast from our Sydney warehouse with Australia-wide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Biqu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592171467006,"sku":"BiquGlue","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2338\/4318\/files\/BIQU3DPrintingAdhesive.jpg?v=1784166879","url":"https:\/\/www.filamenthub.com.au\/products\/biqu-3d-printing-adhesive","provider":"FilamentHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}