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How do you keep the plate flat to the bed without magnetics?
It’s magnetic so it snaps on and off. The magnets are quite strong.
I googled it, you put down a magnetic sheet first. Sweet, I ordered one
Mine has a magnetic layer that adheres to the existing bed. Then the PEI plat sticks to that.
Awesome! I ordered one, I'll give it a try
FYI, I had to compensate on the bed heater to compensate for the extra mass and thickness. I don't remember how much, but not a ton. Plus a little longer of a wait to let the heat saturate before starting the print.
Can't be much worse than a big hunk of glass?
Nope, but a big hunk of metal (magnet) plate