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G10 vs Smooth PEI
Here is a comparison between our G10 build plate and the next best alternative.
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Lightyear G10
Smooth PEI
PLA
✓
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PET-G
✓
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Nylon
✓
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ABS/ASA
✓
✓
Polycarbonate
✓
✓
TPU
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Print with Ease
Parts stick when the plate is hot, and release when the plate cools down. No release agents needed.
I've had 3D printer for 5 years now and I've had all kinds of bed glass -pei smooth pei texture but this g10 this is got to be the best build plate I've ever used I've had pla- p e t g and it don't stick when the plate cools your stuff comes off I like the stuff I'll never go back to anything else
I have had so many issues with getting Nylon to adhere so I decided to try this build plate out. I am so glad I did. My nylon stays on beautifully! Just make sure to give it more time to pre heat and have clips on hand since it is not magnetic. I highly recommend it!
I found my bed temps to be a little low when using this - so I upped the temps by a few degrees. I have a magnetic sheet on the base as well for PEI sheets, so I'm sure that's affecting it. You'll also have to redo bed leveling and offset, but that's true whenever you mess with the bed. I've already used it with PETG and Nylon and it works great.
Impressive adhesion on my X1C. I mainly just print PLA but would really only have luck with perfect adhesion with the cool plate but that requires glue. G10 is a miracle!