PEI build surface

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PEI (Polyetherimide)

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 Thickness/dp/B00CPRDDLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423114976&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013HKZTA/ref=biss_dp_t_asn (0.03" or 0.76mm)


Usage:

Laminate 0.030" or 0.040" thick PEI onto glass or mirror tile (to preserve flatness) with 3M 468MP Adhesive Transfer Tape.

Cleaning & Maintaing:

Use isopropyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, soap, heptane, hexane, or naphtha

**avoid ketones (such as MEK) or strong bases (such as sodium hydroxide)