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Posted by: @michael-kuran

If that happens again I will try the freezer thing! I’ve seen lots of people use those torches in videos but wasn’t really sure why? I’ve got plenty of prototypes laying around I might that a go. Would you explain why you would use one? Any dos or don’ts? Thanks for taking the time to help out!

Mike

As it happens what I bought the butane burner for was a complete failure. I had heaps of butane left over from camp stoves we no longer use, and I bought some silicone molds to re-purpose waste filament into colourful other things like guitar picks. It seemed like a good idea at the time. I thought the burner would melt the material faster and more effectively than the heat gun I was using - it didn't really, and led to several small smelly fires. 

What I've moved onto using it for now is cleaning up stray strings, hairs, blobs and blemishes, especially on PETG. They vanish with a quick pass with the butane flame at distance. Too close and you risk melting the object (or worse). When it works it's great to see, and saves a heap of time.

And tbh Mike it does involve fire and a cool rocket-like roar, so there's always that 🤣 

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases Geoff Steele https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791516 RE: ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791507 Wed, 06 May 2026 11:05:05 +0000 Over time, all plates accumulate microscopic surface damage and "roughen up".  I have had PETG glued to the textured plate and had to use a metal razor to remove it.  I often use window cleaner (Windex) as a release agent with PETG, as the plate increases adherence.  I do not use a lot of ASA, but I could see this as an issue with it also.  Glue stick makes sense with it.  

Posted by: @michael-kuran

The part actually pealed of the coating on the smooth plate! I’ve print lots of these and never stuck that bad! 

 

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases cwbullet https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791507 RE: ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791501 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:46:09 +0000 Use glue sticks on your plates before you print with these materials. you need very little glue and don't need to glue very often.

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases faslger https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791501 RE: ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791497 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:38:06 +0000 Early on I had warping problems using the textured plate and it seemed to clear up with the smooth plate. So I have been using it. But I did try printing the other half of that project on a textured plate. It finished over night and this morning they slid right off. With no warping! Originally I think my bed and chamber temps were too low. I have a heat gun and a torch one better than the other?

Mike

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases Michael Kuran https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791497 RE: ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791494 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:32:17 +0000 If that happens again I will try the freezer thing! I’ve seen lots of people use those torches in videos but wasn’t really sure why? I’ve got plenty of prototypes laying around I might that a go. Would you explain why you would use one? Any dos or don’ts? Thanks for taking the time to help out!

Mike

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases Michael Kuran https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791494 RE: ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791493 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:31:51 +0000 If that happens again I will try the freezer thing! I’ve seen lots of people use those torches in videos but wasn’t really sure why? I’ve got plenty of prototypes laying around I might that a go. Would you explain why you would use one? Any dos or don’ts? Thanks for taking the time to help out!

Mike

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases Michael Kuran https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791493 RE: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791484 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:19:27 +0000 I don't know if this would have prevented this damage, but I also destroyed my first smooth plate with some stubborn PETG. Recently I had a stuck print and a mate gave me the tip of putting it in the freezer which not only released the print overnight, but also the plate was unmarked.

I have a butane torch for cleaning up the models. I've made a mess of that once or twice too...always learning with this process 🤣 

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases Geoff Steele https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791484 RE: ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791482 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:02:33 +0000  

Posted by: @michael-kuran

How can I clean up the end of this part that was stuck to the plate?

You can use a hair dryer, a heat gun, a small torch, or a lighter to carefully treat the surface.

In the future, you might want to use textured or satin-finished printing plates. That way, you won’t end up damaging your printing plate.

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases jan.d.slay https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791482 RE: ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791466 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:52:11 +0000 How can I clean up the end of this part that was stuck to the plate?

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases Michael Kuran https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791466 ASA Stuck To Plate??? https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791465 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:42:11 +0000 The part actually pealed of the coating on the smooth plate! I’ve print lots of these and never stuck that bad! 

]]> General discussion, announcements and releases Michael Kuran https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/english-forum-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/asa-stuck-to-plate/#post-791465