Ultrafuse® PC GF30

Perfect solutions for transportation industry applications

Ultrafuse® PC GF30 filament for 3D printing is a 30% glass fiber filled material designed to be compatible with any standard Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printer (1.75 and 2.85 mm diameters available).

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Material Details

Description

Ultrafuse® PC GF30 is a unique compound of PC with 30% glass fibers, specially designed for FFF printing. With its high heat deflection temperature and good dimensional stability, Ultrafuse® PC GF30 is the right material to use in an industrial environment where good temperature resistance and high strength is needed.

Its UL94 V0 rating makes PC GF30 the perfect solution for applications in transportation industry that require flame retardancy. The resistance to UV light exposure and its low moisture uptake makes Ultrafuse® PC GF30 highly suitable for interior and exterior applications.

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Generally recyclable

Benefits at a Glance

  • Flame retardancy V0 according to UL 94 (@1.5mm and 3.0mm)
  • Resistance to UV light exposure
  • Good temperature resistance
  • High stiffness and strength
  • Good heat deflection temperature
  • High dimensional stability
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Railway classification according to EN 45545-2

Example Applications

  • Automotive / transportation
  • Functional prototyping
  • Electronics

Material Properties

  • Tensile Strength (MPa): 36,1 (XY), 11,2 (ZX)
  • Elongation at Break (%): 2,4 (XY) , 1,1 (ZX)
  • Flexural Modulus (MPa): 2690 (XY) , 3450 (XZ) , 934 (ZX)
  • Impact Strength Charpy unnotched (kJ/m2): 17,1 (XY) , 18,9 (XZ) , 3,7 (ZX)
  • Impact Strength Izod unnotched (kJ/m2): 13,9 (XY) , 17,8 (XZ) , 3,4 (ZX)
  • HDT @ 0,45 MPa: 134 °C

Printing Guidelines*

  • Nozzle Temperature: 280 - 330 °C
  • Build Chamber Temperature: -
  • Bed Temperature: 80 - 100 °C
  • Bed Material: Perforated plate, DimaFix or Magigoo PC glue*
  • Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.6 mm
  • Print Speed: 30 - 60 m / 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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