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3D Printer Build Surfaces


Amber	Black

Also known as build sheets, stick these sheets to your printer bed for more accurate 3D printed parts than those made on bare printer beds, masking tape, and glue. They won’t transfer heat between your part and printer bed, which means they grip your part as it prints to keep it from shifting. Then they easily release the part without damaging it once it’s cooled. Because they’re insulating, they also protect glass printer beds from cracking due to sudden temperature changes, so you won’t need to replace the bed as often. You can reuse these sheets multiple times, since they’re durable and stand up to heat.

Use these sheets with fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. Cut them to size with scissors before sticking them to your printer bed. For large print surfaces, use primer and smoothing tools (both sold separately) to remove wrinkles and trapped air bubbles.

PEI—PEI print surfaces don’t grip as tightly as plastic-blend print surfaces, making them easier for removing sticky filaments, such as PETG. They also last longer. Their smooth exterior leaves a smooth finish on the bottom of your part.

Plastic Blend—Plastic-blend print surfaces have a stronger hold than PEI print surfaces, so they’re good for polycarbonate and other filaments that are prone to warping. But, this makes them difficult for removing some polyester-based filaments. Since they’re rough, they leave a textured finish on the bottom of your part.

	Wd.	Thk.	For Printer Bed Temp.	Color		Each
Plastic Blend—For Heated and Unheated Printer Beds



	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N11	00000


	6 5/16"	5 1/8"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N12	0000
	6 1/2"	6 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N13	0000
	8"	8"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N15	00000
	8 7/8"	8 7/8"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N18	00000
	9 1/4"	6 1/4"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N14	00000
	10"	6 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N16	00000
	10"	8"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N19	00000
	10"	9"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N2	00000
	10"	9 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N21	00000
	10"	10"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N22	00000


	11 1/2"	6 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N17	00000
	12"	12"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N23	00000
	16"	16"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N24	00000
	19 7/8"	19 7/8"	0.014"	21° C to 120° C 70° F to 248° F	Black	3697N25	00000


	PEI—For Heated and Unheated Printer Beds



			6 5/16"	5 1/8"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N26	0000


			6 1/2"	6 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N27	00000
			8"	8"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N29	00000
			8 7/8"	8 7/8"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N31	00000
			9 1/4"	6 1/4"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N28	00000
			10"	6 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N3	00000
			10"	8"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N32	00000
			10"	9"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N33	00000
			10"	9 1/2"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N34	00000
			10"	10"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N35	00000
			12"	12"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N36	00000


			16"	16"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N37	00000
			19 7/8"	19 7/8"	0.014"	21° C to 150° C 70° F to 302° F	Amber	3697N38	00000

Accessories for 3D Printer Build Surfaces

		Each
Smoothing Tool	3477N11	00000
Primer (4 fl. oz. Spray Bottle)	3476N11	0000

Ultra Electrical Insulating Ultem PEI Film

Use this film in 3D printing operations as a build surface. It’s also widely used in semiconductor applications because it has excellent electrical insulating properties.

								1 ft. Long		2 ft. Long
	Thk.	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Fabrication	Temp., ° F	Color	Flammability Rating		Each		Each
Plain Backing



		0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K18	00000	7576K15	000000


		0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K19	0000	7576K16	00000
		0.003"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K21	0000	7576K11	00000
		0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K22	00000	7576K12	00000
		0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K23	00000	7576K13	00000
		0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K24	00000	7576K14	00000
		0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	12"	Extruded	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K25	00000	7576K17	00000


		Adhesive Backing



				0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K31	00000	7576K41	00000


				0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K32	00000	———	0
				0.003"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K33	00000	7576K42	00000
				0.005"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K34	00000	7576K43	00000
				0.01"	-0.001" to 0.001"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K35	00000	7576K44	00000
				0.02"	-0.002" to 0.002"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K36	00000	———	0
				0.03"	-0.003" to 0.003"	12"	Cast	-20 to 335	Semi-Clear Amber	UL 94 VTM-0	7576K37	00000	———	0

Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant FEP Film

The slippery surface on this FEP film prevents sticking. Use it as a release film when making molded parts.

	Thk. Tolerance	Wd.	Fabrication	Min. Temp., ° F	Max. Temp., ° F	Color	Flammability Rating	Choose a Length, ft.		Per Ft.
Plain Backing



	0.001"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	24"	Extruded	-320	400	Clear	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	85905K62	00000


	0.002"	-0.0002" to 0.0002"	24"	Extruded	-320	400	Clear	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	85905K64	00000
	0.005"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	24"	Extruded	-320	400	Clear	UL 94 V-0	1, 2, 3, 5, 10	85905K66	00000



												Each
	Adhesive Backing



			0.0035"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	12"	Extruded	-100	400	Semi-Clear	—	1	5805T11	00000

Borosilicate Glass Sheets

Also known as Pyrex and Schott glass, borosilicate sheets are heat resistant, clear, and have a super-smooth surface. They're used in a range of applications, from high-temperature viewports to 3D printing.

More durable than common glass found in window panes and drinkware, borosilicate resists expanding and contracting even under extreme temperature swings. It's why borosilicate is often used for exterior lighting and laboratory glassware—you can transfer it directly from freezer to oven rack without warping or cracking.

Borosilicate is optically clear—use it as a viewport or in optical and analytical equipment where clarity is key. It won't cloud or pit when exposed to most chemicals, such as acid, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and organic substances. In fact, borosilicate is so chemical resistant that it's used to store nuclear waste.

Because they're extremely flat and keep their shape at high temperatures, borosilicate sheets are used in 3D printing, where an accurate first print layer is critical to producing high-quality, geometrically accurate parts. Known in this context as build plates and print surfaces, they also prevent damage to the printer, which sometimes operates at extremely close distances. The flat, smooth surface makes them easy to clean.

Also Available: Other sheet sizes. Please select 8476K999 and specify thickness, width, and length.

Chamfered Edge

Image of Product. Front orientation. Glass. Borosilicate Glass Sheets.

Sheets with chamfered edges don’t have sharp edges, so they won’t cut you as you reach in and retrieve prints or clean the print surface.

					Temp.			1/8" Thick
	Wd.	Lg.	Lg. Tolerance	Edge Fabrication	Min.	Max., ° F	Color		Each
Annealed



		4 1/2"	4 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K587	000000


		5 1/8"	6 1/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K595	00000
		6 1/4"	9 1/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K628	00000
		6 1/2"	6 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K616	00000
		6 1/2"	10"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K65	00000
		6 1/2"	11 1/2"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K664	00000
		8"	10"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K714	00000
		8 5/8"	8 5/8"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K694	00000
		9"	10"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K731	00000
		9 1/2"	10"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K769	00000
		16"	16"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K91	00000


		19 3/4"	19 3/4"	-0.062" to 0.062"	Cut	Not Rated	445	Clear	8476K938	000000

Plastic Pellets

Use them with injection molders, 3D printers, and other molding equipment.

Impact Resistant—Absorbing impact without cracking or breaking, these plastic pellets are molded into parts that endure bumps, scrapes, and falls.

Moisture Resistant—These pellets resist swelling when exposed to water, making them suitable for use in wet environments. Melt and mold them into desired shapes.

Wear Resistant—With a low coefficient of friction, these pellets won't wear away from abrasion that’s often caused by contact with moving parts. Melt and mold them into desired shapes. They handle high temperatures without losing their mechanical properties.

HoPP—HoPP pellets are harder than HDPE pellets, so they won't scratch as easily. HoPP has greater tensile strength than CoPP.

CoPP—CoPP pellets are harder than HDPE pellets, so they won't scratch as easily. CoPP has better impact resistance than HoPP. It resists impact even at low temperatures.

HDPE—Choose HDPE pellets for general-purpose applications such as protoyping.

HIPS—HIPS pellets are easy to thermoform, so they’re good for signs, packaging, and other light duty applications.

ABS—ABS pellets are easy to thermoform, have good impact resistance at low temperatures, and have more chemical resistance than those made of HIPS or polycarbonate. They’re also more impact resistant than HIPS pellets. Use them to make storage cases, tote trays, equipment housings, and protective gear.

Nylon—Nylon pellets have good wear resistance, as well as chemical resistance against fuels and hydrocarbons. They will expand and contract when exposed to moisture and temperature changes.

Polycarbonate—Polycarbonate pellets handle higher temperatures than any of these other materials, but they’re more difficult to thermoform. Clear in color and a lightweight alternative to glass, they’re often used to make windows, machine guards, and instrument covers.

PVDF—PVDF pellets are flexible, weather resistant, and have the most chemical resistance of all these materials. PVDF is also known as Kynar.

PEEK—PEEK pellets stand up to acids, alkalis, and oils. They are often used as a lightweight alternative for metal parts in chemical-processing applications. They will expand when exposed to moisture.

	Container
	Net Wt., lb.	Type	Molding Temp., ° F	Melting Temp., ° F	Melt Flow Rate	Shrinkage	Color	Food Industry Std.		Each
Impact Resistant







				HIPS

				5	Pail	100 to 150	410 to 480	9 g per 10 min.	0.3% to 0.6%	Off-White	FDA Standard	4387N16	000000


				55	Cardboard Box	100 to 150	410 to 480	9 g per 10 min.	0.3% to 0.6%	Off-White	FDA Standard	4387N13	000000




						ABS

						5	Pail	145 to 185	400 to 460	35 g per 10 min.	0.5% to 0.8%	Off-White	FDA Standard	4387N17	000000


						55	Cardboard Box	145 to 185	400 to 460	35 g per 10 min.	0.5% to 0.8%	Off-White	FDA Standard	4387N11	000000




								Polycarbonate

								5	Pail	180 to 240	540 to 590	22 g per 10 min.	0.5% to 0.7%	Clear	FDA Standard	4387N18	000000


								50	Cardboard Box	180 to 240	540 to 590	22 g per 10 min.	0.5% to 0.7%	Clear	FDA Standard	4387N12	000000




										PVDF

										5	Jar	125 to 190	270 to 280	8 g per 10 min.	2% to 3.5%	Semi-Clear Off-White	FDA Standard	4387N15	000000


										Moisture Resistant







														HoPP

														5	Pail	90 to 150	375 to 450	12 g per 10 min.	1.3% to 1.7%	Semi-Clear White	FDA Standard	7202N15	00000




																CoPP

																5	Pail	90 to 150	375 to 450	4 g per 10 min.	1.3% to 1.7%	White	FDA Standard	7202N16	00000




HDPE

5	Pail																	80 to 140	375 to 440	6 g per 10 min.	1.2% to 2%	White	FDA Standard	7202N14	00000


50	Cardboard Box																	80 to 140	375 to 440	6 g per 10 min.	1.2% to 2%	White	FDA Standard	7202N11	000000


Wear Resistant







																		Nylon

				5	Pail													130 to 200	470 to 535	Not Rated	1.3% to 1.7%	Off-White	—	5305N14	000000




																		PVDF

																		5	Pail	120 to 190	325 to 340	5 g per 10 min.	2% to 3.5%	Semi-Clear Off-White	—	5305N17	000000




																		PEEK

																		5	Pail	350 to 390	650 to 720	36 g per 10 min.	1.4% to 1.6%	Beige	—	5305N15	000000