Ultrafuse® PA
First BASF Filament Development Based on Ultramid®
The key features of Ultrafuse PA are the high strength and high modulus. Furthermore, Ultrafuse PA shows a good thermal distortion stability.
Material Details
- Product Leaflet
- Technical Data Sheet: EN, FR, ES, DE, ZH
- Safety Data Sheet: EN, other languages
- Printing Profiles
Description
Ultrafuse® PA is the translation of BASF ́s Ultramid® to the 3D printing space. It is based on a copolyamide 6/66 grade of intermediate viscosity. With Ultrafuse® PA, it is possible to print semi-flexible thin parts; however, it is very rigid at higher thicknesses. It has a lower melting temperature than PA6 and PA66, meaning it can be printed at a lower temperature and also has better impact resistance versus PA6 and PA66, opening up a whole new application field for end-users.
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Recycled Packaging
Generally recyclable
Benefits at a Glance
- Good fatigue resistance
- High mechanical strength
- Low melting point makes it printable for many FFF printers
- Good wear resistance/ lubricity
- Good impact resistance at low temperatures
Example Applications
- Most engineering sectors
- Suitable for a wide range of different components and machine elements, such as high-grade electrical insulation material
Material Properties
- Tensile Strength (MPa): 16.4 (ZX), 61.4 (XY)
- Flexural Modulus (MPa): 2149 (ZX), 2246 (XZ), 2051 (XY)
- Elongation at Break: 0.8 % (ZX), 9.6 % (XY)
- Impact Strength Izod notched (kJ/m2): 1.7 (ZX), 3.9 (XZ), 5.8 (XY)
- Impact Strength Izod unnotched (kJ/m2): 3.2 (ZX), 45.6 (XZ), 28.0 (XY)
- HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 135 oC
Printing Guidelines*
- Nozzle Temperature: 220-250 °C
- Build Chamber Temperature: -
- Bed Temperature: 90 - 120 °C
- Bed Material: Glass + PVA / Kapton tape / PA adhesive
- Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.4 mm
- Print Speed: 30 -60 mm / s
*The product data is provided in good faith and represents typical properties based on our current knowledge and experience; these data are not to be construed as specification limits or mini- mum values. Product properties may be changed without notice. This document does not create any liability, warranty or guarantee of product performance. It is the buyer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of Ultrafuse® products for the intended application.
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