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Buildtak Usage Questions
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:23 pm
by 3dPrintingMD
Recently started using a BuildTak surface on my MIC6 plate, and so far I really like the results.
I have only used it with PETG so far, and have been running the bed at 90*.
I wanted to see if anyone could comment on some temps they have been successful with. I'm of the opinion I should lower temps a bit.
Re: Buildtak Usage Questions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:37 am
by insta
I've ruined about 5 sheets of BuildTak running too hot and too close with ABS. I ran 85C ...
That seems to be the right temp for ABS. I never got HIPS to consistently stick. PLA sticks like woah at 45C.
Re: Buildtak Usage Questions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 1:34 am
by 3dPrintingMD
Insta - anything on PETG ?
I normally on the MIC6 run 90C, but tonight I'm trying something a bit different, going to drop down to 75C. So far it looks like one of the best prints I've had of this item that I've printed multiples of time and time again.
So far I am a big fan of this stuff.
Re: Buildtak Usage Questions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:21 am
by insta
Never tried it, sorry
Re: Buildtak Usage Questions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:26 am
by Rara
I've run through about 10 spools of PET-G on a 1/4" plate with Buildtak (regular 6061, not Mic-6, shouldn't matter though) at 60C with no issues. I'm a big fan of this stuff, been working for me very well.
Re: Buildtak Usage Questions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:35 pm
by 3dPrintingMD
Thank you Rara.
I'm probably going to lower my temps then. The print last night with PETG at 75C was a total success.