All you need for sure adhesion of 3D prints!
Magigoo is an easy to use 3D printing adhesive designed to address ‘the first layer not sticking problem’. Magigoo ensures a strong adhesion to the hot plate. But the magic starts when printing is ready: just wait for the plate to cool down and then remove your prints with just a finger flick! In addition, Magigoo helps to prevent warping. Isn’t it magic? Regardless of you being a hobbyist or professional – it is extremely rewarding to have a 30 hour print complete without any warping and having it release easily once cooled.
A Magigoo for every situation
The Magigoo range consists of 8 different adhesives:
| Magigoo Original | PLA, ABS, PETG, HIPS, etc. |
| Magigoo PA | Nylon, Nylon-CF, Nylon-Gf |
| Magigoo PC | PC, PC-ABS |
| Magigoo PP | PP |
| Magigoo Flex | TPE, TPC, TPU |
| Magigoo HT | PEEK, PEKK, PVDF, Ultem |
| Magigoo PPGF | GF-30PP |
| Magigoo Metal | BASF Ultrafuse 316L |
As shown in the table above each Magigoo adhesive works with a specific family of thermoplastics. Each thermoplastic family is different in terms of chemical make-up, physical properties and also thermal properties. As a result apart from showing different adhesive requirements in terms of surface energy, different materials also impose different thermomechanical requirements from the adhesive.
A specifically formulated adhesive for your 3D printing material not only gives optimum adhesive performance but also the best 3D printing experience in terms of ease of use. In fact we believe that there is no such thing as a one-size fits all solution when it comes to first layer adhesion due to the different properties of thermoplastics.
For this reason, Magigoo always recommend using the appropriate Magigoo adhesive for your 3D printing materials. Firstly, adhesive performance will be affected if the wrong adhesive type is used. Furthermore, even though in some cases a material can show good adhesion with several Magigoo adhesives, there might still be issues with the part removal process. For example, ABS can probably be printed without warping on most Magigoo adhesive formulations. However when using formulations other than Magigoo Original for ABS it can increase the chances of glass chipping or the part getting overly-stuck to the build-plate.
Is it Safe?
All Magigoo adhesives are water-based and solvent-free. Having an adhesive which is water based has several advantages including non-flammability, and the fact that the adhesive residues components are water soluble. Apart form being water soluble Magigoo residue can be easily cleaned with a cloth or sponge dampened with water.
To learn more about Magigoo Adhesives you can also download the free Magigoo Manual. This manual contains information about Magigoo, first layer adhesion and helpful 3D printing tips.