Bambu Lab Printing Plate Guide
Guide to Bambu Lab printing sets: Find the ideal surface for your projects
Wondering which print tray to use for your various filaments and projects on your Bambu Lab printer?This complete guide will help you choose the ideal surface for optimal results.
1. PEI TEXURATE PLANEAU: The versatile choice
The PEI textured tray is often supplied with the Bambu Lab printers.Its textured surface offers excellent grip for a wide variety of current filaments such as PLA, ABS and PETG.It also masks imperfections of the first layer, which is ideal for decorative prints and panels.
Benefits :
Excellent grip for most filaments.
Easy withdrawal of prints after cooling.
Mask imperfections of the first layer.
Disadvantages:
Can crush the first layer, which is problematic for retractable impressions.
Less suitable for technical filaments requiring high temperatures.
Recommended temperatures:
PLA: 55 ° C
ABS: 90-100 ° C
PETG: 70 ° C
2. Smooth pei tray: for perfect finishes
If you are looking for a smooth and detailed surface, the PEI smooth tray is for you.It is particularly suitable for functional prints, mechanical parts and objects requiring impeccable finish.
Benefits :
Smooth surface for detailed prints.
Excellent grip, although slightly lower than the textured PEI.
Easy removal of prints.
Disadvantages:
May require adhesive (glue, 3DLAC) for certain filaments.
Recommended temperatures:
Similar to textured pei.
3. Engineering flat: the robust choice for high temperatures
Plate engineering is designed for technical filaments requiring high temperatures, such as PAHT CF and PC.Its spring steel surface with thermosetting coating offers excellent grip and resistance.
Benefits :
Robust and durable.
Supports high temperatures.
Excellent grip with the use of an adhesive.
Disadvantages:
Imperatively requires an adhesive (glue, 3DLAC).
Recommended temperatures:
Paht CF: 100 ° C
ABS: 90-100 ° C
4. Cool flat: the solution for PLA and TPU
Cool flat is specially designed for printing PLA, TPU and PVA.It does not heat (30-35 ° C), which facilitates the withdrawal of impressions and avoids warping.
Benefits :
Easy and clean removal of PLA, TPU and PVA prints.
Ideal for flexible filaments like TPU.
Disadvantages:
Not recommended for other filaments.
Risk of warping if used with unsuitable filaments.
Recommended temperatures:
30-35 ° C
5. Effect 3D plates: for original textures
Bambu Lab 3D Effect plates offer a variety of textures to personalize your impressions.They are available in four patterns: carbon, glitter, star and faceted.
Benefits :
Add a unique texture to your impressions.
Compatible with PLA and TPU.
Disadvantages:
Requires to deactivate the LIDAR on X1 printers.
Recommended temperatures:
PLA: 60-65 ° C
TPU: 35-45 ° C
Conclusion
The choice of print tray depends on your specific needs.Take into account the type of filament, the required printing temperature, desired adhesion and desired surface effect.Do not hesitate to experiment to find the perfect combination for your projects!