I just did my very first TPU print after years of printing PLA and PETG, and I’ve gotta say: That stuff sticks like a mofo on the textured PEI plate…!!
The print turned out great and the default profile in BS needed very little tweaking.
I’m currently using Fiberology MattFlex 40D.

What do you guys use to ease the removal?
I’ve seen normal glue sticks, IPA and liquid glue made for 3D printing, but I figured it would be cool to ask the fine people here.

If you do use glue: Do you stick with a smooth PEI or maybe something else?

All feedback is appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

  • algorithmae@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I’ve read that PEI makes TPU much more difficult, and switched out my PEI plate to my plain glass plate because of the horror stories. I just rattled off some TPU last night using glass and a single pass of a PVA glue stick, and it was super easy to get on and off the plate. Like if PETG was a bit stickier.

    • Bronzie@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
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      1 day ago

      I see many use glass still. Old school way of doing it, but if it works then I guess it’s good!

      I’m mostly leaning towards smooth PEI with glue for my next print. Hopefully that will be better than textured with no release agent. Fingers crossed and thanks for the feedback!