Kores glue stick vs. Layerneer Bed Weld for Prusament PC Blend release agent  

Kores glue stick vs. Layerneer Bed Weld for Prusament PC Blend release agent

Ever since 'discovering' the Layerneer Bed Weld adhesive I've been sold on it, and although I think it works better than glue stick as an adhesion and release agent for everyday PLA prints, I've been curious as to how it performs with PC Blend, which is reportedly the most difficult of the readily-available filaments to release.

I'm currently printing a novelty item (a rubber band gun) and for a few of the internal parts the designer suggests a plastic stronger than the common PLA.  I figured this would be a good application for the PC Blend.

The model uses two shafts, both which need to be printed horizontally, with supports, as they have significant overhang.  I almost always print things like this on a raft, and the raft footprints of the two end up being essentially identical in size.  I figure this is a good chance to compare the two products as PC Blend release agents.

Both were printed on the standard Prusa smooth steel sheet.

Sorry, no photos.  Nothing much to see, really.  Conclusion is obvious.

When cooled to close to room temperature, both objects easily separated from the raft/support footings, leaving very close to identical items on the bed.

Both separated from the plate easily, using the thumbnail to start the peeling of the objects away from the plate.

The one printed with the Kores glue stick definitely separated more easily, but not significantly, from the plate.

Conclusion: The Kores glue stick appears to be the better product to use as a release agent for PC Blend, when compared to the Layerneer Bed Weld.