Nov. 2018

Technical Data Sheet

Version 4.0

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PolySmooth™

PolySmooth™ is a unique, easy-to-print filament designed for hands-free post processing. The surface can be smoothed

with alcohol to achieve layer free models using the Polysher™.

Physical Properties

Property

Testing method

Typical value

Density

ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)

1.08 – 1.10 (g/cm3 at 21.5˚C)

Glass transition temperature

DSC, 10 °C/min

70 (°C)

Vicat Softening temperature

ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633)

Natural: 67 (˚C)

Colored: 70 (˚C)

Transparent: 70 (˚C)

Melt index

210 °C, 2.16 kg

6.6 – 6.7 (g/10 min)

Decomposition temperature

TGA, 20 °C/min

260 (˚C)

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)

Colored: 2047 ± 111 (MPa)

Transparent: 2092 ± 152 (MPa)

Tensile strength (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

Colored: 39.8 ± 0.7 (MPa)

Transparent: 44.1 ± 0.8 (MPa)

Elongation at break (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

Colored: 4.5 ± 1.4 (%)

Transparent: 3.4 ± 0.4 (%)

Bending modulus

ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

Colored: 1846 ± 109 (MPa)

Transparent: 2062 ± 29 (MPa)

Bending strength

ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

Colored: 64.9 ± 1.2 (MPa)

Transparent: 76.2 ± 2.3 (MPa)

Charpy impact strength

ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)

Colored: 9.2 ± 1.2 (kJ/m

2)

Transparent: 5.2 ± 0.3 (kJ/m

2)

All testing specimens were printed under the following conditions:

nozzle temperature = 220 °C, printing speed = 45 mm/s, build plate temperature = 60 °C, infill = 100%

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

Recommended printing conditions

Parameter

Nozzle temperature

190 - 220 (˚C)

Build Surface material

Glass, Blue Tape, BuildTak®

Build surface treatment

None, Applying PVA glue to the build surface

Build plate temperature

25 - 70 (˚C)

Cooling fan

Turned on

Printing speed

40 - 60 (mm/s)

Raft separation distance

0.1 - 0.14 (mm)

Retraction distance

1-3 (mm)

Retraction speed

30 - 40 (mm/s)

Recommended environmental temperature

20 - 30 (˚C)

Threshold overhang angle

60 (˚)

Recommended support material

PolyDissolve™ S1

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

It is highly recommended to use the PolyBox™ when printing with PolySmooth™ and to store it in the resealable bag.