Package contains: 1 x THERMAX PEI MADE USING ULTEM 1010 - Natural / 1.75mm - 3DXTech
This high-performance 3D printing filament is made using Sabic's ULTEM 1010 PEI (polyether imide) resin. Filaments made from ULTEM 1010 resin offer the ability to create parts with excellent properties at high temperatures due to a high glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C. PEI is a high performance amorphous polymer that combines excellent thermal properties, exceptional dimensional stability, inherent flame retardancy and good chemical resistance.
Benefits of ULTEM 1010 PEI include:
High thermal properties, with a Tg of 217°C
Inherently flame resistant
Long-term hydrolytic stability
Excellent dimensional stability, low sensitivity to thermal creep and a very low and uniform coefficient of thermal expansion create highly reproducible part-to-part dimensions
Exceptional strength and modulus, even at elevated temperatures
Good resistance to a wide range of chemicals, including automotive fluids, fully halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols and aqueous solutions
Stable dielectric constant and dissipation factor over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies
Typical applications for ULTEM 1010 PEI:
Aerospace:
The excellent balance of flame retardancy, low smoke emission and low smoke toxicity of ULTEM? 1010 makes it an excellent candidate for aerospace and aviation applications. ULTEM 1010 meets FAR 25.853 and OSU 65/65 with low toxicity, smoke development and flame. Ultem? resins are found in applications such as personal service units, oxygen panels and components, ventilation system components, connectors, cable trays, latches, hinges, food tray containers, door handles and interior trim parts.
Automotive and Transportation:
ULTEM? resins provide automotive manufacturers with a high-performance, chemically resistant, thermally stable and cost-effective metal alternative that is strong enough to replace steel in some applications but light enough to replace aluminum in others. For applications such as transmission components, throttle bodies, ignition components, sensors and thermostat housings.
Electronics:
ULTEM resin can be an excellent choice of materials for today's demanding electrical applications including connectors, MCB components such as housings, shafts and levers, hard drive internals, FOUPs, BiTS, PCBs, MCCB internals, Plenum devices, LCD projector internals, fuel cell components and many other applications.
Filament specifications:
Diameter: 1.75mm (+/- 0.05mm)
Recommended print settings:
Extruder: 370-390°C
Platen temperature: 120-160°C
Platen preparation: Adhesive or poly tape is recommended
Other: No cooling fan with print speed of 20mm/s as a starting point
Heated chamber: Recommended, a chamber helps reduce warpage and improves layer adhesion
Media: The ThermaX HTS high temperature media is ideal for complex, high temperature materials such as this.
Drying instructions: 150°C for 4 hours.
Annealing of 3D printed parts:
If necessary, parts printed with ULTEM? can be annealed in a hot air oven to reduce any printed stresses that may be present in the part. Printed stresses can occur in any plastic and can result in lower than expected mechanical properties. If this is an issue with your part, you can follow the simple 5-step up/down process for annealing ULTEM parts.
Step 1: Place the molded parts in a cool oven at room temperature.
Step 2. Set the temperature to 300°F and allow to stabilize for 1 hour.
Step 3: After 1 hour at 300°F, increase the oven temperature to 400°F and leave to stabilize for an additional 1 hour.
Step 4: After 1 hour at 400°F, reduce heat to 300°F and allow to stabilize for 30 minutes.
Step 5: After 30 minutes, turn off the oven and allow the molded parts to return to room temperature inside the oven while it cools.
ULTEM? is a registered trademark of Sabic Innovative Plastics.
3DXTECH manufactures this filament using ULTEM? 1010 PEI RESIN.
