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MikiCab
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Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes

My printer has been running non-stop for about 3 weeks now and every now and again I cannot get a print off to save my life. I finally thought why not put in in the freezer and when I took it out they came right off. It works every time for stuck prints so far. I have tried putting them in boiling water and that worked a little but the freezer was genius. if I do say so myself.

Posted : 09/02/2018 6:24 am
Chris
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes

another quick way is to set the pei sheet on the edge of the heat bed so it is only overlapping the top 50 mm (1-2") or so and pour just a little rubbing alcohol around the edge of the print. as it evaporates it cools so the prints just pop right off,

Posted : 09/02/2018 7:06 am
Area51
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes


My printer has been running non-stop for about 3 weeks now and every now and again I cannot get a print off to save my life. I finally thought why not put in in the freezer and when I took it out they came right off. It works every time for stuck prints so far. I have tried putting them in boiling water and that worked a little but the freezer was genius. if I do say so myself.

Is this method working with PETG?

Have a look at my models on Printables.com 😉

Posted : 09/02/2018 11:18 am
MikiCab
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes



My printer has been running non-stop for about 3 weeks now and every now and again I cannot get a print off to save my life. I finally thought why not put in in the freezer and when I took it out they came right off. It works every time for stuck prints so far. I have tried putting them in boiling water and that worked a little but the freezer was genius. if I do say so myself.

Is this method working with PETG?

I have not had a problem with PETG sticking since I discovered this. I think it makes the plastic stiffer when it freezes so when you flex it they pop off easier. I PETG is another issue with me. One print is prints great. Next print is prints terrible. I also tried the alcohol thing and it works also but when that fails I do the freezer trick and so far it is working.

Posted : 09/02/2018 3:08 pm
ronnie12342003
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes

just going to pop out and buy a new freezer my love no its for my prints wtf was that for the forum says it works lmfao

Posted : 09/02/2018 9:03 pm
Area51
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes



Is this method working with PETG?

I have not had a problem with PETG sticking since I discovered this. I think it makes the plastic stiffer when it freezes so when you flex it they pop off easier. I PETG is another issue with me. One print is prints great. Next print is prints terrible. I also tried the alcohol thing and it works also but when that fails I do the freezer trick and so far it is working.

That is a great tip. I nearly only uses PETG and windows leaner between prints - this works almost every time, but I have had larger print that still wants to stick (even with alcohol)... I will try the freezer trick next time 😉

Have a look at my models on Printables.com 😉

Posted : 10/02/2018 1:43 am
Chris
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes


Is this method working with PETG?

i use magigoo with pet-g and polycarbonate and both just pop right off the bed hot or cold.

Posted : 11/02/2018 6:25 am
lowboydrvr
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes

I just tried this method with a print and it worked well. I was printing using PLA but the print was 30 x 70 and only 3.5mm thick so it didn't want to come off my bed by the normal flexing method (I was extra cautious because it was my forth attempt at the print). I placed it in my freezer for 30 minutes and when I took it out and flexed the plate, the ends popped off allowing me to remove it without damage. Thank you for the suggestion. I had never thought of doing this until I read this post.

Posted : 11/02/2018 10:03 am
Ewout
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Re: Put the PEI sheet in the Freezer for stuck prints. The fall off after 10 minutes

Fantastic advice, used it multiple times today to free PETG parts with ease. Another trick for the book, thank you!

Posted : 04/03/2018 6:25 pm
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