Is glue stick necessary for the K1C's original build plate?

Flagship K Series Creality Flagship K1 & K1C
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Hey,
On the build plate, it is written, “Please apply glue stick before print,” but is it really necessary?

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I’ve recently purchased a K!C and have printed several models using PLA , Hyper PLA, TPU and PETG. So far I have not used any glue and have had no loss of plate adhesion. In all cases I have kept first layer speed to 30 mm/s. PLA, PETG and TPU are from independent suppliers, Hyper PLA is Creality brand. I clean the plate with isopropyl alchol to ensure no body grease is present.
David

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Not for PLA, but you want something for PETG and those can stick to most build smooth build plate like glue.

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Hello Rify,

It also depends on the plate itself (Smooth or textured).

As Barry said for PLA.
With a textured plate I don’t need it for PETG either as long as the temperatures are right.

If you clean the plate with better than 70% Isopropyl Alcohol it should be fine.

Don’t use a rubbing ISO, Where I am I can get 100%, I am sure it is available elsewhere.

Cheers.

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I only use isoproply alclhol (100%) on my smooth plate for PLA and PETG. I use before each print.

Bill

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Like the others have mentioned I always clean the textured plate with IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol)

When using PETG I found the using glue as a release agent helps get the stubborn prints off a lot easier.

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