Buy 2 kits, Get a spatula as a gift
Buy 2 kits, Get a spatula as a gift
Buy 2 kits, Get a spatula as a gift
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Which filaments are compatible?

Filasophia can be used with ABS, ASA, CPE, HDPE, HIPS, Nylon, PC, PET, PETG, PLA, PP, PVC, PVDF, Glass and Carbon Fiber Reinforced materials.

Filasophia products are optimized for glass and metal. They may damage plastic print plates. For best performance, use Filasophia plates. Contact us for custom size requests.

Compatible filaments image
ABS ASA CPE HDPE HIPS PA6 PC PET PETG PLA PP PVC PVDF TPE TPU –GF –CF

How to use Filasophia Adhesive?

Before printing, the plate surface must be smooth, clean, oil-free, and dry.

Apply Filasophia Adhesive with a spatula as a thin, even film layer.

Place the plate into the printer and preheat at 85°C for 5~10 minutes.

While the plate is heating, you will observe the film drying and smoke forming on the plate. The disappearance of smoke is a sign that it is ready for printing. Do not start printing until you are sure the film has dried. The drying time may vary depending on the thickness of the film. Print success may vary depending on the filament material, print shape, and printer settings.

How do I remove the print with Filasophia Release?

Wait for cooling

a. After printing is complete, wait for the print to cool down.

For materials with strong shrinkage or for those who want the film to remain on the print plate, removal can also be started while the plate is still hot. However, caution should be taken and gloves should be worn.

Apply release spray

b. To remove the print from the plate, spray Release Spray on both sides of the spatula. Avoid spraying directly on the print; this prevents damage to the print.

Separate with spatula

c. Use the spatula to separate the print from the plate. After this process, you can reapply adhesive to the removed areas and start a new job, or if you want to completely clean the print plate, continue with the next Step 4.

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How do I clean the Print Plate?

Apply release spray to the entire plate

d. After removing the print from the plate, spray Release Spray over the entire plate.

Heat to 40–60°C and wait

e. Depending on the desired adhesive thickness, set the print plate to 40–60°C and wait for it to heat. Once the temperature reaches the desired value, wait for half a minute (30 sec).*

Lift the film with a spatula

f. Easily lift the entire film with the help of a spatula.

*If the printer is already at the desired temperature, start scraping 2 minutes after placing the plate.

Clean with a soft cloth

g. Clean the print plate with a clean cloth. Ensuring no Release remains is important for the quality of the next print.

*Residual film under the printed part can be cleaned with a cloth that has Release applied.

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The print detached from the plate, what can I do?

The coefficient of thermal expansion, surface free energy, crystallization and glass transition temperature, polymer structure, as well as print plate selection, print shape, slicer settings, and adhesive behavior are critical parameters for print success. Check whether the print detached from the adhesive film or from the plate.

If the print detached from the film, try the following:

  • Make sure the film is completely dry.
  • Lower the bed temperature.
  • Reduce the print speed.
  • Reduce the extruder temperature.
  • Reduce the infill ratio.
  • Set the first layer temperature to 95°C and the subsequent layers to around 85°C.
  • For filaments such as PVDF and POM, which have low surface free energy and high thermal expansion coefficient, use a heated chamber.
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The adhesive film detached from the plate, what can I do?

If the adhesive film detached from the plate, try the following:

  • Make sure the plate is oil-free, clean, and dry.
  • Clean the plate with isopropyl alcohol.
  • Apply the film thickly; this increases durability.
  • For tall prints and high thermal expansion materials (ABS, ASA), thicker adhesive use is recommended.
  • Set the first layer temperature to 95°C and the subsequent layers to around 85°C.
  • Temperatures above 105°C reduce adhesive performance; without a heated chamber, it is recommended not to exceed this temperature.
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Print bed temperatures by filament (°C)

Filament Recommended print bed temperature
ABS80–90 °C
ASA80–90 °C
CPE70–75 °C
HDPE75–85 °C
HIPS80–90 °C
Nylon (PA)80–85 °C
PC85–95 °C
PET70–75 °C
PETG70–75 °C
PLA45 °C or cold
PP75–85 °C
PVC50 °C
PVDFFirst layer 95 °C, subsequent 85–90 °C
TPE40 °C or cold
TPU40 °C or cold

* Values are general recommendations; fine-tuning may be required depending on the printer, bed, and environmental conditions.