MAX-G™ PCTG

SKU: PTG07UN100750BK01

$38.00
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Color Code: Black
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Description
MAX-G PCTG is an excellent alternative to the ever-popular PETG. Both PCTG and PETG are polyesters and great printing materials, but PCTG offers improved clarity, chemical resistance and impact resistance vs. PETG – making it a more durable engineering-grade option for demanding applications. This material exhibits low shrinkage and excellent dimensional stability making it a go-to for engineering applications. PCTG does not require a heated chamber and is easily printed on most open-source desktop printers.

Benefits of MAX-G™ PCTG :

  • Superior chemical resistance to ABS and PETG
  • Very low odor while printing
  • Amorphous structure giving it a low, near isotropic shrinkage
  • Low moisture absorption, 3x lower than ABS
  • Wide range of processing from 250-270C
  • Superior ductility vs. PETG
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Print Recommendations

365-390°C
Extruder Temp
250-270C
140-160°C
Bed Temp
70-90C
Recommended
Heated Chamber
Not required
0.4mm diameter minimum
Nozzle Specs
No special concerns
0.10mm or higher
Layer Height
No special concerns
65°C for 4 hours
Drying Specs
65C for 4 hours

Abrasive Material

This material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find standard brass nozzles are chewed through very quickly compared to standard wear and tear. When worn through, the nozzle diameter will widen inconsistently and the printer will experience extrusion issues.

Because of this, it's strongly recommended this material be printed through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal. Hardened steel nozzles can often be inexpensive and easily installed depending on your printer manufacturer's instructions.

Material DETAILS

Glass Fiber Reinforced Filament

What Is It?

DescriptionFibers made of glass reinforced into the polymer during manufacturing and aligned along the axis of filament. This, along with their physical makeup, give this material enormous strength and mechanical properties.

What Does It Do?

Glass fiber reinforcement gives material a lot of desirable properties: High strength High stiffness High chemical resistance Low thermal expansion

How Does It Work?

Reinforcing plastic with glass fibers produces a 3D printing filament which exhibits the best properties of both fiberglass and the plastic of choice.

What Is It Good For?

Ideal for any applications which require strength and rigidity. For these reasons, glass fiber reinforced filament is very popular in automotive, mechanical, civil engineering, and research industries.
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