Panda Build Plate CryoGrip™ Pro Glacier 257x257mm for Bambu-Lab P1P/P1S/X1C/A1 3D Printers Double Sided Special Materials Upgrade Build Plate Removable Surface Platform

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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.

I'm currently using this on my two Bambulab P1S and very happy with the results. It gives a very nice smooth finish with enough adhesion to the print bead. Great quality and built material, quick heat disipation and no struggle to separate the part after finish.

Just like a new roll of filament, there's a bit of a learning curve with the CryoGrip. It can feel like anywhere from junk to a dream depending on how you use it. I ruined one side of my plate getting used to it, while the other's still in near-perfect condition after a month of daily use. It should really come with a warning for what makes the coating come off, but here's what I've learned: - Do NOT pull a printed part off the plate. This almost guarantees to peel part of the coating off with it. Remove the plate from the heated bed and flex it in different directions until it the part comes off on its own. If you must use a scraper, be very gentle. - Don't use a brim. You won't need one and it can be really hard to remove gently. - For high temp bed prints like ABS/ASA, the parts will detach on their own if you wait for the heated bed to cool down to about 60°. How to achieve the best results: - Start off with small-scale prints to calibrate the lowest temp for your filaments to adhere to the plate. - Set your slicer to Smooth PEI / High Temp Plate or anything other than Textured PEI for printing. The slicer will automatically compensate for texture and the first layer will have an elephant's foot effect. After learning how to avoid common issues, I've found the plate extremely reliable and only ever swap it out if I want to use a 3D effect plate.

Very much recommend. Is the only thing I could get to stick even slightly to POM which is something I've been trying for several months now to limited success. Note that it still does not eliminate the warpage all together though for those looking to try it out. Sticks to polypropylene better than dedicated sheets as well as unreinforced PA. For <$30, very good.