New to high temp filaments - Quick question

Bambu Lab X1 Series Bambu Lab X1C
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Hi,

First post here on the Bambu Lab forums. I recently bought a X1C and can’t beleive the quality. I am very impressed with its’ performance so far.

Let me give a little context to my question. I bought the X1C to start printing in PAHT-CF and ASA. At first, everything printed in these filaments very well, but I have had some serious spaghetti the last few prints in both of these filaments. After a brief amount of research, I found several people with this issue solved it by giving the PEI plate a thorough cleaning and reapplying the glue stick. I did this and the next print in ASA went off flawlessly. I currently have a PAHT-CF print going right now that appears to be printing perfectly.

My question is how often to you all give your plate a thorough cleaning and reapply glue stick? I realize the answers will be somewhat dependant on how often I am printing, so for the purposes of this question, I am printing 6 hours per day using either ASA or PAHT-CF.

Another question is how important is using a 0.6 hardened steel nozzle for PAHT-CF? I bought a 0.6 nozzle from Bambu bought have not installed it. I am using the 0.4 hardened steel nozzle that came with the X1C

Thank you in advance for your replies!

Marshall

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I use tyson build plates for ASA. No glue required! love it. Easy release after it cools and no glue required.

Before I switeched, I would use liquid glue with a wet 1" brush and apply a coat, let it dry and apply a second coat. After each print i woul apply a little more glue in the area and brush the whole plate with a wet brush. The wet brush will disolve some of the glue and spread it evenly. I would average 3 or 4 prints with this method before i had to clean and start over. Pain in the but, glade i found Tyson build plates Guidelines – Tyson Build Plates

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Thanks @Jester1167

They have several build plates listed. Which Tyson build are you using? They all say they are compatible with several filaments including ASA, but I don’t see one that lists PAHT-CF. I am printing mostly in ASA right now, but I also print in PAHT-CF.

Thanks!

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I use the .75mm T-95 with no pattern. It is good for ASA and PA. Mine has the ArUco Buildplate identification. It looks like they are out of those unless you want a pattern. Just turn off build plate identification, but use the Textured Build Plate when slicing your plate

PAHT-CF is PA, PA - High Temperature - Carbon Fiber