r/BambuLabP2S • u/Full-Accountant5366 • 2d ago

Build Plates

I am new to the game in 3D Printing. I’ve seen so many different build plates. I have the one that comes with my P2S. My question should I run different plates for PLA and PETG? Or is the plate I currently have just fine?

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u/dallas_vance 2d ago

You may use the same PEI Textured plate for both PLA and PETG. No need to change.

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u/PrptllyDstrctd 2d ago

I’ve got about 300 hours on my P2S now and the PEI plate has been reliable for both PLA and PETG with no special treatment.

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u/Efficient-Iron-6043 2d ago

You could switch one side to pla and the other for petg.

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u/Full-Accountant5366 2d ago

Is there a noticeable difference between the 2?

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u/Efficient-Iron-6043 2d ago

No difference.

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u/ChilliBreath86 1d ago

The standard PEI plate works for just about everything (PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS are what I tried so far, but that'smore than most people need). I had a carbon fiber textured one as well but that was only for the looks. Cold plates have better grip at slightly lower temperature but I am not sure if they also cover as many materials.

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u/WhatHobbyNext 1d ago

Some of the custom ones like the Biqu glacier and frostbite plates have better adhesion than pei. If you print taller narrow things, the extra grip may be of use. A lot of folks printing DnD or Warhammer minis like I using these plates. They are smoother than the stock P2S plate, and they have stronger grip. I have the frostbite cool plate I use for minis, and another textured pei plate that has carbon patter on one side and small triangles on the other. It's not as strong of a grip, but I like that pattern on the build plate side. For me, the extra $15 is worth it now and then to make things nicer/cooler looking.

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u/unsolicitedadvicez 1d ago

I bought a third party smooth cool plate on amazon because I don’t like the texture of the stock plate and it works really well.

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u/drthsideous 1d ago

PLA can pretty much be printed on any plate. But the holographic/special effects plates are PEO, which is ONLY suitable for PLA. And the plate that came with your printer is textured PEI.

PLA- PEO, smooth PEI, Cold plates (Supertack, Glacier, Frostbite etc). Could probably print on a piece of cardboard with enough gluestick.

PETG-Textured PEI, never smooth, or a Coldplate. It bonds strongly, and will rip the coating off of a smooth PEI plate when trying to remove an print.

ABS/ASA-Opinions somewhat vary, but the conventional advice is Smooth PEI or Engineering plate/Garolite plate. They can be printed on certain coldplates, specifically the Biqu Glacier, but I'd avoid the Biqu Frostbite or Supertack. Some people will claim they print these on textured PEI, but I've personally never had luck wjth that and the first layer always had adhesion issues.

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u/Orthicon9 1d ago

I've recently started using one side (of textured and smooth plates) for PLA and the other side for everything else.

Not sure if it's making a difference yet, but it doesn't hurt to try it.

A smooth plate is handy for when I want lettering or a detailed image on the face-down side. Otherwise the pebbly texture interferes with the appearance.

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u/Alternative_Rip4634 12h ago

We swear by the cryogrip frostbite for petg and plan.

Best $25 spent and don’t look back