Plate Comparison
| Features | CFX | G10 | ICE | LUX | Satin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Bottom Surface Finish | Smooth, Carbon fiber weave texture | Smooth, Semi-matte | Textured, Glossy | Smooth, Highly reflective | Finely textured, Matte |
| Application | Ideal for engineering filaments | General usage | High bed adhesion, Room temperature printing | Reflective/smooth bottom surfaces | General usage |
| Slicer Plate Type | Smooth PEI/High Temp | Black – Smooth PEI/High Temp White – Textured PEI |
OrcaSlicer – Textured Cool Plate Bambu Studio – Textured PEI plate (adjust temps) |
Smooth PEI/High Temp | Textured PEI |
| Plate Care | IPA wipedown every print Deep clean (Dawn soap, water, nylon brush, IPA) |
IPA wipedown OR Dawn soap, hot water, nylon brush | NO SOAP/IPA Clean with water-dampened washcloth only |
IPA wipedown Deep clean (Dawn soap, hot water, nylon brush) |
IPA wipedown Deep clean (Dawn soap, hot water, nylon brush) |
| Notes | PLA/PETG adhesion may require extra care Benefits from heat-soaking, higher bed temps +5 °C |
High-temp engineering filaments not supported (PC/PET/PA) | DO NOT PRINT TPU – will irreversibly fuse with plate | High-fill carbon fiber filaments may lightly scratch surface | Z-offset adjustment beneficial for warp-prone materials/complex geometries |
Supported Materials
| Material | CFX | G10 | ICE | LUX | Satin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | ✅§ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| PETG | ✅§ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅* | ✅† |
| TPU | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅† |
| ABS/ASA | ✅§ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅† | ✅† |
| Nylon (PA) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅* | ✅† |
| PC | ✅§ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅* | ✅* |
| PET-CF | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| PPS | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Polypropylene | ✅§ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
* Indicates glue/release agent should always be used when printing with this material
† Indicates glue/release agent should be considered when printing with this material
§ Indicates adhesion promoter should be considered when printing with this material
† Indicates glue/release agent should be considered when printing with this material
§ Indicates adhesion promoter should be considered when printing with this material
