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    3D Printer Build Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. 3D Printer Build Surfaces.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Amber.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Black.

    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.
    Lg.
    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
    Black3697N1100000
    6 5/16"5 1/8"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N120000
    6 1/2"6 1/2"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N130000
    8"8"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N1500000
    8 7/8"8 7/8"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N1800000
    9 1/4"6 1/4"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N1400000
    10"6 1/2"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N1600000
    10"8"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N1900000
    10"9"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N200000
    10"9 1/2"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N2100000
    10"10"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N2200000
    11 1/2"6 1/2"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N1700000
    12"12"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N2300000
    16"16"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N2400000
    19 7/8"19 7/8"0.014"21° C to 120° C
    70° F to 248° F
    Black3697N2500000
     
    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
    Amber3697N260000
    6 1/2"6 1/2"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N2700000
    8"8"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N2900000
    8 7/8"8 7/8"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3100000
    9 1/4"6 1/4"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N2800000
    10"6 1/2"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N300000
    10"8"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3200000
    10"9"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3300000
    10"9 1/2"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3400000
    10"10"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3500000
    12"12"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3600000
    16"16"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3700000
    19 7/8"19 7/8"0.014"21° C to 150° C
    70° F to 302° F
    Amber3697N3800000
     
    Accessories for 3D Printer Build Surfaces

    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"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K587000000
    5 1/8"6 1/4"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K59500000
    6 1/4"9 1/4"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K62800000
    6 1/2"6 1/2"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K61600000
    6 1/2"10"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K6500000
    6 1/2"11 1/2"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K66400000
    8"10"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K71400000
    8 5/8"8 5/8"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K69400000
    9"10"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K73100000
    9 1/2"10"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K76900000
    16"16"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K9100000
    19 3/4"19 3/4"-0.062" to 0.062"CutNot Rated445Clear8476K938000000
     

    Ultra-Electrically-Insulating Ultem PEI Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Ultra-Electrically-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
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Plain Backing
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K18000007576K15000000
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K1900007576K1600000
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K2100007576K1100000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K22000007576K1200000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K23000007576K1300000
    0.02"-0.002" to 0.002"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K24000007576K1400000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"12"Extruded-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K25000007576K1700000
     
    Adhesive Backing
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K31000007576K4100000
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K3200000———0
    0.003"-0.0003" to 0.0003"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K33000007576K4200000
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K34000007576K4300000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K35000007576K4400000
    0.02"-0.002" to 0.002"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K3600000———0
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"12"Cast-20 to 33514,200Semi-Clear AmberUL 94 VTM-0
    7576K3700000———0
     

    Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant FEP Film

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. 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.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact
    Strength
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per Ft.
    Plain Backing
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"24"Extruded-3204003,000 to 3,500No BreakClearUL 94 V-0
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    5
    ,
    10
    85905K6200000
    0.002"-0.0002" to 0.0002"24"Extruded-3204003,000 to 3,500No BreakClearUL 94 V-0
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    5
    ,
    10
    85905K6400000
    0.005"-0.0004" to 0.0004"24"Extruded-3204003,000 to 3,500No BreakClearUL 94 V-0
    1
    ,
    2
    ,
    3
    ,
    5
    ,
    10
    85905K6600000
     
    Each
    Adhesive Backing
    0.0035"-0.0004" to 0.0004"12"Extruded-1004003,000 to 3,500No BreakSemi-Clear15805T1100000
     
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