{"product_id":"bambu-lab-smooth-and-textured-pei-build-plate-for-a1-p1s","title":"Bambu Lab Smooth and Textured PEI Build Plate for A1 \u0026 P1S","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning an A1, P1S or X1C fleet means every printer eventually needs a spare plate, and buying the wrong one wastes a build slot until the correct sheet arrives. The Bambu Lab Smooth and Textured PEI Build Plate solves the more common problem too: needing a matte, glue-free surface for one job and a flat, glossy underside for the next, without swapping between two separate plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne 256 x 256mm sheet, magnetic spring steel underneath, PEI coating on both faces, and it drops straight onto the bed of any A1, P1P, P1S, X1C, X1E or X1 without adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-sided PEI surface | Textured and smooth finish on one plate | 0.4mm magnetic spring steel base | Glue-free adhesion on the textured side | Fits A1, P1P, P1S, X1C, X1E and X1 | Handles PLA, PETG, ABS and TPU | Nationwide delivery across South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Smooth and Textured PEI Build Plate is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrototyping engineer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou move between filaments and finish requirements more than most, functional PLA-CF brackets one day, a glossy PETG enclosure the next. The textured side handles structural parts without glue, while flipping to the smooth side gives you a flat, dimensionally consistent face for parts that need to mate against another surface. Running one dual-sided plate instead of two single-sided sheets also means one less variable to track across print jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall print farm operator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping A1, P1S and X1C units running side by side means plate compatibility across the fleet matters as much as plate quality. This sheet fits every one of those printers, so your spares stock does not need to be split by model. Standardising on one plate type also shortens the changeover between jobs, since operators are not hunting for the correct sheet for whichever printer just finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCosplay and large-format creator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full 256 x 256mm bed gives you the room a mini printer cannot, useful for helmet sections, armour plates and props printed in fewer pieces. The textured side keeps large PLA and PETG prints anchored through long, tall prints without adhesive, and the smooth side is the better choice when a piece needs a clean, glossy face for painting or vacuum forming afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets the Smooth and Textured PEI Build Plate apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne plate, two finishes, six compatible printers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same 256 x 256mm footprint used across the A1, P1P, P1S, X1C, X1E and X1, so one spare plate covers a mixed fleet instead of forcing you to stock a different sheet per model. Flip it over and you switch from a textured PEI surface to a smooth PEI surface, which covers the two finishes most users need without buying two separate plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTextured side that skips the glue stick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured face carries a 0.075mm PEI coating engineered for adhesion without adhesive on PLA, PETG, TPU and most ABS prints. That is the side to leave fitted for day-to-day printing, since it copes with the widest range of filaments straight off the reel and leaves a lightly textured, matte finish on the underside of every part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth side for flat faces and tighter fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries a 0.125mm smooth PEI sheet that produces a glossy, level bottom layer and better first-layer flatness than the textured side. This is the face to use for parts that mate against another component, display pieces that need a clean finish, or anything where Z-axis accuracy on the first few layers matters. PLA releases cleanly with no glue; PETG, ABS and TPU need a thin film of Bambu Lab glue stick or liquid glue on this side to stop the coating tearing on removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e0.4mm magnetic spring steel base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth PEI surfaces sit on a single 0.4mm magnetic spring steel sheet that seats directly onto the printer's magnetic bed, no clips or screws involved. That steel base is what keeps the plate flat through repeated heat cycles, which matters more on this larger 256mm format than it does on a smaller plate, since a warped corner affects a bigger print area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the temperature ceiling to your printer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1, P1P and P1S run a 100°C maximum bed temperature, while the X1C and X1E extend to 120°C thanks to their enclosed chambers. This plate is rated across that full range, but the bed temperature you actually get on a given print depends on which printer it is fitted to, so engineering filaments that need a hotter bed will behave differently on an X1C than on an A1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrinter compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab A1, P1P, P1S, X1C, X1E, X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrint surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTextured PEI (one side), Smooth PEI (reverse side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBase material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.4mm magnetic spring steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTextured PEI coating thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.075mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSmooth PEI sheet thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.125mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMagnetic quick-release, no clips or screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlate footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm, matches the 256 x 256 x 256mm build volume shared by A1, P1S and X1C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTextured side adhesion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlue-free for most filaments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSmooth side adhesion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlue-free for PLA; glue stick or liquid glue recommended for other filaments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompatible filaments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PLA-CF and similar composites within the host printer's limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMaximum bed temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e100°C on A1, P1P and P1S; 120°C on X1C and X1E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMaximum nozzle temperature (host printer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e300°C across the compatible range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAuto bed calibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCompatible with each host printer's automatic bed levelling and flow calibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIsopropyl alcohol recommended; do not use acetone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFAP011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eConsumable status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWear part; warranty covers manufacturing defects only, not scratches or cosmetic wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Smooth and Textured PEI Build Plate compares to the rest of the Bambu Lab plate range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSmooth and Textured PEI Plate – this product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/bambu-lab-smooth-magnetic-build-plates-for-x1-and-p1p\"\u003eTextured Magnetic Build Plate (X1 \u0026amp; P1P)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/engineering-build-plate-for-bambu-lab-with-magnetic-base\"\u003eEngineering Build Plate, Smooth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDual-Texture PEI Plate (A1 Mini)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrintable sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTwo (textured and smooth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOne (textured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOne (smooth, engineering-grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTwo (textured and smooth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1, P1P, P1S, X1C, X1E, X1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eX1 and P1P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBambu Lab 256mm-format printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1 Mini only, not this plate's footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlate size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e256 x 256mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e184 x 184mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGlue needed for PETG\/ABS\/TPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNo on textured side, recommended on smooth side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenerally no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNo on textured side, recommended on smooth side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eIdeal user\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMixed fleets or anyone needing both finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEveryday textured printing on X1\/P1P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEngineering filaments needing a flat, glue-assisted surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1 Mini owners wanting both finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePrice tier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMid to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEntry to mid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEntry to mid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFilaments this plate handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLA prints cleanly on either side with no glue, typically at 190–220°C. PETG grips the textured side without adhesive, usually around 230–250°C, while the smooth side needs a light film of glue stick to stop the coating tearing on removal. TPU works well on the textured side at reduced speed, generally 220–235°C. ABS benefits from the higher bed ceiling on an X1C or X1E, since 100°C on an A1 or P1S is workable but leaves less margin against edge lifting than the 120°C an enclosed X1-series machine can hold. Reinforced filaments such as PLA-CF or PETG-CF also do well on the textured side, which grips the added fibre content more consistently than a bare smooth surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSlicers and software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBambu Studio is the native slicer for every compatible printer and includes preset plate profiles for both the textured and smooth PEI surfaces, so selecting the correct one before slicing keeps first-layer settings matched to the side you have fitted. OrcaSlicer, an open-source fork built on the same engine, carries equivalent plate presets with more manual control over adhesion and flow. Cura and PrusaSlicer can drive these printers through community profiles, though bed temperature and start \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/G-code\"\u003eG-code\u003c\/a\u003e generally need setting by hand to suit whichever plate side is loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Bambu Lab Smooth and Textured PEI Build Plate (FAP011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured PEI surface on one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth PEI surface on the reverse side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.4mm magnetic spring steel base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering, shipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D Printing Store ships this build plate nationwide across South Africa from stock held at our Centurion and Boksburg branches, with local courier delivery to most metro areas within a few working days. Manufacturing defect claims are handled directly through our South African support team rather than an overseas returns process. If you need \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polyetherimide\"\u003ePEI\u003c\/a\u003e plates, nozzles or filament for your fleet, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/bambu-lab\"\u003eBambu Lab range\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/Filament\"\u003efilament selection\u003c\/a\u003e are stocked locally too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this plate better than the single-sided Textured Magnetic Build Plate for X1 and P1P?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on how much you use the smooth finish. The single-sided textured plate covers everyday PLA and PETG printing on its own and costs less. This dual-sided version is worth the extra spend if you regularly need a flat, glossy bottom surface too, since you get both finishes on one sheet instead of stocking two separate plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this plate handle carbon-fibre or glass-fibre reinforced filaments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, on the textured side. Reinforced filaments such as PLA-CF and PETG-CF grip the textured PEI coating well. The smooth side works too but is more prone to fine scratching from abrasive fibres over time, so the textured face is the better long-term choice for reinforced materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to swap plates between printers in a fleet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA minute or so per printer. Lift the fitted plate off the magnetic bed, set this one down in its place, and confirm the correct plate type is selected in Bambu Studio before slicing. No tools or clips are involved, and the printer's own automatic bed levelling handles the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does a PEI build plate like this need replacing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as a consumable. Adhesion on the textured side gradually weakens with heavy use, particularly if prints are pried off with a metal scraper, and neither side should be cleaned with acetone. Most users get many months of regular printing before adhesion drops enough to justify a replacement, longer if isopropyl alcohol is used for routine cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there local warranty support in South Africa, and does the plate ship with a South African plug or fittings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a build plate rather than an electrical item, so no plug is involved, it simply seats on the printer's existing magnetic bed. It is sold with full local warranty handling through 3D Printing Store, so any manufacturing defect claim is processed here in South Africa rather than through an overseas channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Bambu Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52694158934303,"sku":"BAM158","price":799.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/BAM1581.png?v=1787061071","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/bambu-lab-smooth-and-textured-pei-build-plate-for-a1-p1s","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}