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Review on πŸ–¨οΈ Efficient Printing Solutions with BuildTak Printing Build Surface Square by Marc Zitnik

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good for printing, the cost can be hard to justify.

This method works great compared to all the other methods I have used to keep the pressure on the surface of the assembly. I have some fairly large square ABS pieces to warp very little. Don't expect that you can get a piece that doesn't warp at all when you go big and square just by switching to these for your build area, it's just not possible, but expect them to come out much better. You will probably still want to use margins for these parts as well. Its strength is also its weakness. It's almost impossible to tear off the details. Prepare to destroy the first few sheets as you try to figure out how to print on this surface. If done correctly this will last for 20-30 prints before you need to change sheets depending on your prints. You will get blisters some time after taking the fingerprints. Nothing special but worth mentioning. After all, you may not be able to justify the cost of this material. I personally gave it a one star rating because of the price. It works well but is expensive, and there are alternatives that may not work as well but are significantly cheaper. This material works great for me because I can recoup the cost of the material and then some of my prints. Your mileage may vary. If you decide to do this I would suggest ordering two packs and be ready to play around with them. Raise the print head and adjust it down. You don't want to rub the print into the build plate like other methods, that's a recipe for disaster. You'll likely go a little higher than normal using this.

Pros
  • Single sheet design cures faster and with fewer bubbles than tape or foil
Cons
  • I will add later