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Print Bed Tabs for Better Adhesion (Easy Removal Support Tabs)

Mike Musco-Jones avatarMike Musco-Jones

May 1, 2026

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Description

simple print bed tab designed to improve adhesion for prints with sharp corners and reduce warping during printing.

These tabs can be added in your slicer to help anchor models to the build plate, especially for parts with small contact areas or corners prone to lifting. Once the print is complete, the tabs are easy to remove and can also make part removal from the bed easier.

Perfect for improving reliability without needing brims or rafts.


⚙ Features

  • Improves bed adhesion for sharp corners

  • Helps prevent warping and lifting

  • Easy to remove after printing

  • Can assist with print removal

  • Simple, reusable design


📐 How to Use

  1. Import the tab into your slicer

  2. Position it at corners or edges of your model

  3. Slightly overlap the tab with your print

  4. Slice and print as a single object

  5. Remove tabs after printing


📏 Notes

  • Works best on prints with sharp edges or small footprints

  • Use multiple tabs for larger models

  • Alternative to brims when you want a cleaner finish

  • Placement and overlap affect adhesion strength


💡 Tips

  • Use on corners that tend to lift first

  • Combine with proper bed leveling for best results

  • PETG or ABS prints may benefit even more from tabs

  • Adjust size in slicer for different models


🧩 Use Cases

  • Warping-prone prints

  • Small footprint models

  • Sharp corner geometry

  • Functional parts requiring clean edges

License:

Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike

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