ThermaX TPI
SKU: TPI01UN100500NAT0
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- $195.00
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- $195.00
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Description
| ThermaX TPI is
made using Sabic’s Extem™ Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) resin. This resin has
been formulated specifically for FFF/FDM additive manufacturing. ThermaX TPI
boasts exceptional thermal properties with a glass transition temperature
(Tg) of 247C and an HDT of 230C. This material has exceptional mechanical,
thermal, and chemical resistance properties and is suitable for the most
demanding applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, and
industrial markets. What is TPI? One way to think about our ThermaX TPI [Thermoplastic Polyimide] is to consider it a higher-heat version of the venerable Ultem 1010 PEI (Polyether Imide). Both TPI and PEI are amorphous thermoplastic polyimides and offer excellent high-heat resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. Where ThermaX™ TPI shines is that it offers superior mechanical properties in applications that are exposed to temperatures above 170C and up to 230C (up to 50% higher strength than Ultem 1010 at these elevated temperatures). ThermaX TPI must be considered a top contender when you need the best performance in the most challenging applications. Our Gearbox HT2 printer [HERE] is the ideal platform for printing ThermaX TPI and other ultra-polymers. |
Benefits of ThermaX TPI :
- Exceptional thermal properties: Tg = 247C, HDT 237C
- Up to 50% stronger than Ultem 1010 at temps above 170°C [170-230C]
- Superior chemical resistance [auto & aircraft fluids, aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids, chlorinated solvents]
- Inherently flame retardant without the use of halogenated additives
- Amorphous polymer with excellent dimensional stability over a wide range of temperatures
- Lower cost than other ultra-polymers such as PEEK and PEKK
Reviews
Print Recommendations
Extruder Temp
420-445C
Bed Temp
180-220C
Heated Chamber
Required
Nozzle Specs
No special concerns
Layer Height
No special concerns
Drying Specs
150C 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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