6.3.2.2 Spring steel sheet with smooth double-sided PEI
Perfect for PLA
Do not clean with IPA before PETG
Release agent might be necessary
Great adhesion with almost all
materials
You must apply glue stick when
printing Flex
Smooth bottom of prints
Live Adjust Z value needs to be
changed if you switch sheets
Tiny details will stick great
Rejuvenate with acetone from time to
time
You can leave small marks on the print surface with your nozzle or tools, they will typically be
shinier than the rest. It does not affect functionality or adhesion. However, if you want to
have the same surface look on the whole printbed, you can rejuvenate it. The easiest way is
to take the hard side of a dry kitchen sponge and gently wipe the affected area with a
circular motion a few times.
The industrial glue which holds the PEI sheet on the heatbed itself softens when
temperatures greater than 110 °C are used. If higher temperatures are used, the glue
can migrate under the PEI and create slight bumps on the surface. To remove the
bubbles, flip the sheet and print on the other side - they should disappear after a couple of
prints.
6.3.2.3 Double-sided Powder-coated Satin Spring Steel Sheet
Suitable for both PLA and PETG
Prints from ASA, PC Blend require a
brim / skirt / shield around the print
Lightly textured matte finish
Live Adjust Z value needs to be
changed if you switch sheets
No need for Windex with PETG
DO NOT use sharp metal objects
(e.g. a spatula) to remove the print!
No need for glue stick with FlexFill98A
Never clean with acetone
Prints automatically detach after sheet
cools down
The Satin powder coated sheet sits between the smooth and textured variants. Its
powder-coated surface with lightly textured matte finish offers an optimal level of adhesion,
especially when printing PLA and PETG materials. It is fully compatible with a wide range of
common and less-common filaments, such as ABS, ASA, FlexFill 98A, Polycarbonate and
more. A vast majority of materials can be printed without a separation layer (e.g. glue).
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