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!

  • divingdonkey@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I used to throw the textured pei plate with the sticking print into the freezer for 15 min, made removal much easier. Now I just add baby powder onto my build plate, and remove the print at room temp. Much easier, a little messier

    • Bronzie@sh.itjust.worksOPEnglish
      1·
      3 days ago

      Wait what?

      The freezer trick I’ve heard of, but baby powder?
      Applied before printing then, I guess?

      My printer is enclosed and I’d wory about the aux fan blowing it everywhere.
      Even with 0% fan for first layer, I’d never be able to perfectly distribute it under only the print…

      • divingdonkey@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2·
        3 days ago

        Apply baby powder on the build plate, shake of the excess. Seems to fill in the gaps. I can’t recall where i learnt about it, but it works really well. Stickiness on textured pei is comparable to pla or petg.