Jan. 2019

Technical Data Sheet

Version 4.1

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PolyLite™ ASA

PolyLite™ ASA is an alternative to ABS with an improved weather resistance. Its UV resistance and excellent mechanical

properties make it the perfect choice for real life application.

Physical Properties

Property

Testing method

Typical value

Density

ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)

1.1 (g/cm3 at 21.5˚C)

Glass transition temperature

DSC, 10 °C/min

97.8 (°C)

Vicat Softening temperature

ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633)

105.3 (˚C)

Melt index

220°C, 10kg

25 (g/10 min)

Tested with 3D printed specimen of 100% infill

Mechanical Properties

Property

Testing method

Typical value

Young’s modulus (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

2379 ± 157 (MPa)

Tensile strength (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

43.8 ± 0.8 (MPa)

Elongation at break (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

6.7 ± 0.6 (%)

Bending modulus (X-Y)

ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

3206 ± 108 (MPa)

Bending strength (X-Y)

ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

73.4 ± 2.1 (MPa)

Charpy impact strength (X-Y)

ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)

10.3 ± 0.4 (kJ/m

2)

Tensile strength (Z)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

27.4 ± 1.8 (MPa)

All testing specimens were printed under the following conditions:

nozzle temperature = 260 °C, printing speed = 50 mm/s, build plate temperature = 80 °C, infill = 100%

All specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24h prior to testing

Recommended printing conditions

Parameter

Nozzle temperature

240 - 260 (˚C)

Build Surface material

BuildTak®

Build surface treatment

Magigoo

Build plate temperature

75 - 95 (˚C)

Cooling fan

Turned off

Printing speed

30 - 50 (mm/s)

Raft separation distance

0.15 – 0.20 (mm)

Retraction distance

1 - 3 (mm)

Retraction speed

20 - 40 (mm/s)

Recommended environmental temperature

50 - 70 (˚C)

Threshold overhang angle

50 (˚)

Based on 0.4 mm nozzle and Simplify 3D v.4.0. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters