Guide to PEI 3D printer beds: Why and when to use smooth vs textured

By request: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a PEI/PEX 3D printer bed and when is it best to use smooth or textured? This video guide is a summary of my experiences using PEI over the years. I explain why it is my favourite bed material and how I use it for various filaments.

0:00 Introduction

0:39 What is PEI and how is it used with 3D printing?
PEI wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyetherimide
Ultem 9085 PEI filament: https://www.3dxtech.com/product/thermax-pei-using-ultem-9085/
Powder coating video by Krispy Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnlFNZ6sVI4

2:07 Strengths and weaknesses of PEI beds

5:43 Brands I’ve used: variations exist!
Wham Bam: http://bit.ly/2HqxpB5
TH3D EZflex: https://www.th3dstudio.com/product/ezflex2-flexible-print-system/?share=lawgicau
Prusa: https://www.prusa3d.com/category/fff-accessories-mk3-s-mk2-5-s-mini/
Prima Creator: https://primacreator.com/collections/bed-adhesive/products/primacreator-flexplate-powder-coated-pei
BIQU: https://www.biqu.equipment/products/biqu-sss-super-spring-steel-sheet-heated-bed-build-plate-platform-235x245mm-printer-parts-for-filament-ender-3-3-printer

6:48 PLA

8:04 TPU

8:34 PETG
First layer guide: https://teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html#firstlayer
Borosilicate glass damage from PETG: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/8o0p5y/ever_had_a_print_so_strong_it_rips_your_glass_bed/
Makers Muse video on G10 bed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0PK4oXbJT8

10:02 ABS/ASA

10:52 Nylon

11:34 PEEK
Dimafix print adhesive: https://x3d.com.au/products/dimafix-print-bed-adhesive-pen

12:39 Conclusion

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