If you have ever printed something on a 3D printer, you may have encountered the problem of the model detaching from the bed or warping edges (especially when printing with ABS or PETG). One solution to this problem is the use of brim.
Brim is an additional layer of material that is printed around the base of the model, like a "skirt," but unlike a skirt, the brim actually touches the model and adds extra surface area for adhesion to the bed.
Why use a Brim?
Better adhesion — the brim helps the model stick better to the bed, which is especially important when printing large or tall parts.
Reduction of warping — if the material is prone to warping, the brim can help prevent this.
Stabilization of small details — if the model has a thin base or many small elements, the brim will make them more stable.
After printing, the brim can be easily separated with a knife or simply broken off by hand. Whether to use it or not depends on the model, material, and printer settings.
I printed a cone-shaped model that needed to be placed tip down on the plate. slicer Bambu Lab automatically added a brim.
Прилягання до столу
These settings will be in the "Other" -> "Adhesion to the bed" section. "Brim type - Auto" adds a brim (skirt around the model).
Доданий брім
The printed brim is very thin and breaks off easily. But I carefully cut it with a blade to avoid accidentally tearing off too much. I used PETG (Military Edge)
