IdeaFormer-3D for Bambu Lab Build Plate Smooth PEO+Textured PEI Upgraded Spring Steel Build Plate 257x257mm,PEO PEI Print Bed Double Sided Flexible Sheet for Bambu Lab X1/X1C/X1E/P1P/P1S/A1 3D Printer

I ordered this bed to replace using diffraction grating film or 3m vinyls. The product arrived same day and packaged nicely for safe transport. I absolutely love PEI beds and love this bed for the unique diffraction pattern it produces on the first layer of my prints. Previously I used diffraction grated film taped onto my beds, or 3m vinyl wraps like carbon fiber or forged carbon fiber, however the longevity of usage is not so great with film or vinyl. When I use these beds with the diffraction pattern side up (it has dual sides, normal PEI textured or the diffraction grating side (triangles) ) I mostly stick with PLA and TPU. Ideaformer states that you should only use PLA, TPU, PETG, or ABS, however I have limited success with PETG and ABS due to poor bed adhesion. The maximum rated temp for these beds is a solid 180c and I don't know many people that ever set their bed past 100c, most printer beds are not even capable of going over 110c. I have no issues with PLA and TPU adhering to the bed. I set bed temp to 65c for both PLA and TPU. I use this bed on both my Bambu Labs X1 and my Ankermake M5. On the Ankermake M5 it is a little larger than the bed itself but this hasn't been an issue at all. I have completed several hundred prints on the Ankermake M5 using these beds with zero issue. Some people cut the bed to perfect size but I find that unnecessary, plus I can swap the bed from my Bambu to Anker printer without issue. Ideaformer makes these beds with 3 different patterns, small triangles (this one), carbon fiber look, and "starry night". I own all 3 and love them! To ensure the best results... hopefully your first layer game is on point! I would definitely recommend this to others!

Great quality build plate for my Bambu PS1. Love the iridescent pattern and smooth bottom it gives my prints. Rarely use the textured plate now. No adhesion issues at all. Just DON'T TOUCH IT! Oils are the enemy, no adhesive nessisary just give it a wipe occasionally with rubbing alcohol.

I was getting tired of using glue stick when I printed petg, abs, etc and I am not a fan of the textured surface look on most projects. That's when I noticed this build plate. I noticed several others noting they could not get anything to stick. Since I print primarily in petg I always clean my build plates with IPA before printing. Before I used this one I use a no-scratch Scotch bright sponge (the scrubber side) and 90% IPA to give the PEO side a thorough scrub. First print with petg stuck like there was gluestick on the build plate. I normally am impatient and will flex the hot build plate to remove the prints so I can continue printing. With my first print using this build plate I let it cool and the prints were already loose. The only problem is there is no scan code for the build plate so the X1 will throw and error that it cannot find the build plate scan code. Easy fix - head over to Wham Bam and buy a set of the BL code stickers they sell for cheap. You can also find versions you can print and "glue" to the build plate, but Wham Bam's work like a charm. Just make sure you buy the right one. I use the high temp sticker on the PEO side and select High Temp Plate in Studio. I am looking forward to trying other exotics (ie PET and PA) on the textured side. If you regularly use filaments that require glue stick and are tired of it like me, this build plate may just be what you are looking for. 3 Month follow up - sadly these plates just do not hold up. After 3 months the textured side (the black, patterned side) is starting to come off with prints (I primarily print with PETG). Sure I can use the gold side as my real goal it to stop using glue sticks, but I would have hoped that the patterned side would have held up better. Dropping to only a 3 star rating.

Oddly, its thinner than the factory, but same thickness as other plates. None the less... its hard to screw up one of these. Oh, and before you do like you see in another comment, keep the alcohol away. Just clean these with soapy detergent (skip the ones with smells and other additives.. just use Dawn). They last much longer like this because isopropyl attacks plastic.

Worked well for 2 weeks then the finish started to peel off. Don't waste your money of this seller, buy from somewhere else. UPDATE: Seller sent a replacement plate to resolve the issue. Cannot say if this one is any better but the resolution is good and done in a timely fashion.