Description
ThermaX PPE-PS
is a polyphenylene ether alloy which exhibits exceptional thermal,
mechanical, and chemical resistance properties. Our PPE-PS filament is made
from a UL94 V0 rated flame retardant base resin. ThermaX PPE has been an
ideal material for a wide array of applications in demanding markets such as
aerospace, automotive, industrial, electronics, and telecommunications. |
Benefits of ThermaX PPE+PS
- High thermal properties with an HDT of 120C
- Flame retardant rated UL94 V-0
- UV resistance making it suitable for outdoor applications, rated F1 per UL 746C
- Amorphous structure granting it very low, near isotropic shrinkage
- Excellent chemical resistance to most aqueous solutions, detergents, acids, and bases
- Excellent long-term hydrolytic stability making it very stable in boiling water
- Very low moisture absorption
- Stable dielectric constant and dissipation factor over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies
Reviews
Print Recommendations
Extruder Temp
290-320C
Bed Temp
90-110C
Heated Chamber
Recommended 50-80C if possible
Nozzle Specs
No special concerns
Layer Height
No special concerns
Drying Specs
80C 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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