CryoGrip Pro Frostbite

After using this build plate almost exclusively for over 2 weeks, here are my honest impressions of the product. Simply put, it sticks really well and releases when you need it to. I attempted to run it through a gauntlet of different brands of filament and I couldn’t find one that did not stick well to this build plate. I print a lot of articulated dragons with Silk PLA and with certain build plates, I will have adhesion problems at times. As a person who hates using glue on my build plates, it was a very welcome sight to see that glue is not required on this particular one. Unboxing and Initial Impression Packaging is very straightforward in a cardboard box, inside you will find an information sheet comparing the Frostbite and Glacier build plates that are offered in the CryoGrip series. You will also find a sticker sheet that has the AR code stickers to affix on the build plate for the X1 Carbon to read the proper build plate settings in the slicer. The build plate does have a slightly textured surface but it feels smooth to the touch and feels high quality. The easiest way to describe the texture of this build plate is that it sits right between the Smooth plate and Textured PEI plate that Bambu Lab offers. It also features an enlarged heat-isolating handle on the front with holes to facilitate quick cooling and make the build plate a lot easier to remove from the printer. The information sheet also outlines the settings needed to properly use the build plate. I initially set my slicer to run 5º C cooler but then I increased it to 10º C cooler with no problems. This build plate can also work with all filaments that have a nozzle temperature below 300º C so most engineering filaments will be compatible with this build plate. But where it shines is with PLA and PETG. The Frostbite version is even better at cold printing adhesion than this one with PLA and PETG. The gauntlet test I tested this build plate with numerous filaments. My printer is a Bambu Lab P1S and below is a list of what filaments I used. * Bambu Lab PLA Basic * Bambu Lab PLA Matte * Bambu Lab PLA Metal * Bambu Lab PLA Marble * Bambu Lab PLA Galaxy * Bambu Lab PETG HF * Bambu Lab ABS * Anycubic Silk PLA Dual and Tri-Color * SUNLU Silk Rainbow PLA+ * Eryone Silk Tri-Color PLA * Flashforge Color Changeable PLA * Elegoo Silk PLA * Polymaker ABS As far as performance goes printing numerous articulating dragons and the Midgard Serpent pictured above, the silk PLAs from the different manufacturers did not have any adhesion problems as long as you go with the recommended speed for the initial layer. I did adjust the settings in the slicer to utilize the new Bambu Cool Plate Super tack although the information sheet recommends the Cool Plate settings. I also adjusted the temperature manually to be 5-10º cooler because the information sheet recommends 45-55º C for PLA and 60-75º C for PETG and the recommended manufacturer temps for the ABS. As time progresses I will try other filaments like PA, TPU, and ASA. I would also like to mention that for the 2 weeks I was testing, the build plate was not cleaned at all which is a testament to the stickiness of this build plate. BiQU recommends soap & water for cleanup or even alcohol if you are printing PETG. With that being said, the build plate is so sticky that it can withstand an overnight power outage and resume in the morning with no problems on a cold PNW night. I am quite happy with that indeed. Energy savings with this build plate is going to be significant if you are running a printer farm and running everything 5-10º cooler as a whole. I did not test my particular energy savings on a meter but I am sure it will add up over time. Final Thoughts What can I say, BiQU did a great job with this plate and only time will tell if it is just as durable as the Bambu Lab build plates. If you keep it clean, it should stay very sticky and last a while in a heavy printing environment. My printers stayed running 24 hours a day for 2 weeks straight so it was thoroughly run through its paces. I like the overall texture as it leaves a very smooth finish on my builds and not too shiny. With all of my prints both large and small, I only encountered one problem with adhesion and its because I was printing with ABS and left the top of the printer open accidentally so it was a little too cool in the chamber and the large print warped and came off in one corner. Other than that no problems with adhesion. I give this product 5 stars for quality, performance, and value.

Worth every penny for elegoo centauri carbon, stock plates have a lot of adhesion issues. This plate works flawlessly and sometimes can have too much adhesion, which isn’t a bad thing as long as you use a scraper properly to lift the print off without digging into the plate. Hit it with some alcohol and you’re good to go. One note is that these plates are slightly smaller then the original plates, but it doesn’t really matter if you aren’t printing from corner to corner.

This is a great plate. I have been using it on the P2S. Stickiness 10/10. Quality 10/10. The only issue I have is the detection of the plate is an issue even after setting the QR code that comes in the package. The Bambu P2S printer shows as warning with the issue detecting the maker. Update: 14 days later. I have contacted the seller. I am having problems with the plate. I used to print PLA with the default plate and I purchased this one to start with PETG. PETG is not longer sticking to the plate and I am having problems with the first layer.

I've been 3d printing for about 9 years now. I had previously been very anti bambu until one day none of my printers were working and I just wanted to print so I got the bambu printer and thought theres no way it gets better than this. I can actually just print when I want to print! it was amazing but I still had some adhesion problems. So when I saw this and watched a few reviews I decided to give it a go and I'm so glad I did! This works so well. It took any adhesion problems and got rid of them. It is an added cost on top of your printer but I'd argue in saved filament and faild prints this thing is cheaper than free. If you're on the fence just get it. I promise you'll love the lower power bills, the more successful prints and the awesomee blue color. It fits just like a stock bed on the printers and I've even thrown it on my elegoo centari carbon and it works wonders there too. Now they just need to make one for the Kobra 3 max and I'll be very happy printing man. If you've read this far just do yourself a favor and just get it already.

This build plate is really worth it in the electricity and gluestick savings alone - PLA: I've consistenty printed at 35C first layer, then let it drop to 30C after that. I tried it at 30C first but was seeing some slight warping near the edges of the build plate for larger prints. It keeps the chamber temp under 35C, which keeps that loud back fan off. - PETG: I am printing this at 55C. I tried it at 50C first and also saw some warping, so 55C I've had better results. This is with (in most cases) no glue. I was using gluestick at first out of precaution, but this is fine to print on without it, just let the bed cool down first after the print. For larger prints, just sliding the plate out and flexing it as you bring it out will get your part off easily (PETG and PLA). I've tried it with all kinds of brands of PLA and PETG and the results have been consistent. I haven't tried it with any other filament types since it's mainly made to reduce bed temp requirements for these 2. Some cons: I've had some problems with smaller support layers (PLA) and smaller item prints sticking real well to the bed, and needing some work to come off. I'd recommend if you're printing smaller prints, use some light gluestick to help, or go back to the textured PEI plate that comes with the K2 Plus. Outside of that issue (minor), I love this plate and it's my go to for most prints. The only other nitpick is that the surface is smooth. If you want that textured look and feel for your prints, this won't do it. Hopefully they come out with a textured version. Overall I definitely recommend the plate, but it is a little pricey.

Great build plate with great adhesion. The reviews are true. It works as it should. It’s now my go to build plate for PLA and pet G.

I have struggled with nylons and the other PEI or engineering plates. Either they don't adhere well enough and the edges lift, or they add a pattern that I don't want or they adhere too well and take part of the plate surface with them even when being careful. With ABS, ASA, PETG and PLA I have no problems with my other plates. I took a chance on this one based on reviews and am very impressed. I printed some Fiberon PA6GF25 recently, zero warpage, zero lifting, zero adhesion issues and when the plate cooled it let go cleanly without effort, that's like magic or something! It also didn't leave a pattern on my parts so it had a cleaner look. I just wished I'd have known it was going on sale! I paid $30 (which it is worth) and then a few days later it went on sale for $16, just my luck!

I really like this flexible print bed plate. It will allow me to print items up to the maximum capacity of the K2 Plus at 350mm x 350mm. However, it is only 356mm x 356mm in total size. The K2 Plus stock print plate is 370mm x 370mm. This causes an issue with the foreign object detection process which pauses every single print before it starts. I haven't figured out how to disable this feature yet, but all you need to do is resume each print after it pauses. The prints stick really well without the need of glue and at the same temperature I was printing PLA on the stock print plate, which is between 45 and 55 Celsius. I didn't pick this up to run the heated bed at a cooler temperature. I just wanted something with a less gritty texture. Prints have a much smoother first layer finish as the texture is not as heavy on the Glacier plate, versus the stock K2 Plus plate. It is very flexible and adds a nice contrast when printing black PLA. It is also double sided, so I can flip it over when the one side gets worn out. I have noticed that sometimes a smaller PLA print likes to leave behind a residue, which can be removed by printing over that same spot with a larger print. I rarely wash the plate. I leave it on the heated bed and use a sharp tool to snap the prints off easily. The grip the prints have on the plate is perfect for staying attached during printing and coming apart when the print is complete and cooled. The plate is 2x as expensive as a replacement stock K2 Plus plate, but I would still recommend picking one up. Even if it is a little smaller and gives me issues when starting a print.