PEI build surface

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PEI is a reusable maintenance free build surface for both ABS (with a Heated Bed) and PLA (hot or cold). Also known as Ultem.

Blog post:

http://kuehlingkuehling.de/2013/04/02/development-roundup-metal-hotends-new-print-surface-rjmp-linear-bearings-watercooling/

Suppliers: http://www.amazonsupply.com/dp/B00CPRDDLY


Usage: Laminate 0.030" or 0.040" thick PEI onto glass or mirror tile (to preserve flatness) with 3M 468MP adhesive tape.

Cleaning: Use isopropyl alcohol or methyl alcohol, soap, heptane, hexane or naphtha, avoid ketones (like MEK) or strong bases (like sodium hydroxide).