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CovertPluto3502
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Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

I have two textured steel sheets. One says TF-25 on the top-right corner and the other one is TF-26. Is this some kind of versioning, and what are the differences? They were both bought for the same price on the e-shop. 

Posted : 26/06/2020 3:01 pm
Area51
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RE: Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

I think it is batch numbers. On mine I have WA-11 (old very early version) and TF-26 (new - just got it). The TF-26 has a finer and better surface.

Have a look at my models on Printables.com 😉

Posted : 27/06/2020 12:54 am
jsw
 jsw
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RE: Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

Mine says WA-15.

If I had to guess, I would speculate that WA is the code for the manufacturer or supplier and 15 is the batch or lot number.

Also, it's apparent that I got one of the 'good' ones, from the complaints of some who swear there is no way they can get theirs to work as expected.

Posted : 27/06/2020 2:35 am
CovertPluto3502
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

@area51

The newer ones have a different texture: the old ones has larger gaps between bumps on the sheet, but the new ones have small gaps between them.

Posted : 27/06/2020 6:24 am
cwbullet
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RE: Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

@area51

That depends on what filament you are printing.  

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3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 27/06/2020 11:38 am
Area51
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RE: Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

@covertpluto
I like the new ones with finer texture as it looks better on smaller finished parts.

The textured plate for my Mini has even finer surface structure, but no "build number". I would really like that for my MK3s.

@charles-h13
I mostly prints in PETG.

Have a look at my models on Printables.com 😉

Posted : 28/06/2020 1:15 am
cwbullet
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RE: Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

@area51

PETG works well with the smaller bumps.  I have to agree with this.  

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 23/01/2021 2:22 pm
Area51
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RE: Numbers on textured sheet: what are they?

@cwbullet

I am still waiting for the new "satin" version - been on the notify e-mail list since before Christmas...

Think that version will be my favorite for small to medium sized PETG prints, but time will tell if I get hands on a sample to test.

Have a look at my models on Printables.com 😉

Posted : 23/01/2021 5:08 pm
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