4 tips to optimize your PP·3D filament 'primer' performance
4 Tips to Optimize Your PP·3D Primer
Don't miss these tips to get the most out of your PP-3D filament primer pot.
Next we are going to explain several tips that will be very useful for you so you can increase the performance and make better use of the 'primer' or adhesive that goes in the pack of the PP-3D polypropylene spools.
As you know, it is a product that we do not sell in isolation, but is included in the pack along with the PP-3D polypropylene filament, so even if you make many prints of small parts, we want you to learn how to use it properly and that you can last and perform throughout the use and printing of the PP-3D polypropylene filament spool. Discover how to better optimize your 'primer'!
#1. The same application can be used for more than one
With this maxim, if, for example, you are printing many small parts, you will be able to use a single initial application of primer on your printer bed to make repeated prints of parts without having to apply a new layer of primer between them.
This trick will work for small parts as well as larger parts.
The primer is heat activated, so if you do not clean the bed, you will be able to reuse the same application for several prints.
#2. Apply the primer only where necessary
When applying the primer to the printing surface, it is not necessary to cover the entire surface of the bed. You only need to apply it to the area where the piece will be printed.
This way you will save product and optimize its use.
#3. Apply thin layers
When applying the primer, do it in thin layers. It is not necessary to apply a thick layer of product, as this will not improve adhesion and will only waste product.
A thin layer is sufficient for good adhesion of the PP-3D polypropylene filament to the printing surface.
#4. Store properly
Keep the primer bottle tightly closed when not in use to prevent the product from drying out.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Applying these simple tips you will see how the primer bottle will give you much more yield, and its quantity is more than enough to cover all the filament of your Recreus PP-3D polypropylene spool.
How to remove primer residues from the print bed?
Once you have finished printing, to remove the glue or primer residue from the print bed, simply wipe it off with Sanytol or acetone.
It can also be removed by heating the bed a little and printing a few layers with another material. At the moment of removing the piece, the remains of the primer will be removed along with it, leaving the bed completely clean. If any residue remains, you can always use Sanytol or acetone to clean it.
