3D Print surface that "flexes"

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jcspball13
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3D Print surface that "flexes"

Post by jcspball13 » Mon Jul 18, 2016 4:50 pm

I am printing a large amount of small parts; is there a piece I can add to my glass that when done will flex, allowing the parts to "pop" off into a box?

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Re: 3D Print surface that "flexes"

Post by thunderbt3 » Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:19 pm

If you're printing in PLA, just let the glass cool and your parts should pop off easily.

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Re: 3D Print surface that "flexes"

Post by jcspball13 » Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:27 pm

Using PETG at the moment; I have seen some people recommends PEI; will that work for what I need?

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Re: 3D Print surface that "flexes"

Post by Jules » Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:57 pm

Zebra plate. It's flexible.

Keep in mind, it might introduce a slight leveling issue that you need to be aware of how to fix - you can actually bend these, and you need to make sure they are as flat as possible (and clamped down) to use them.

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PEI also releases fairly easily once it is cool, but you might still have to pry them up a bit to get them started. It stays flat. :)

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