Ultrafuse® PET

Broad Compatibility, Outstanding Results

Wide temperature and speed ranges make Ultrafuse® PET compatible with virtually any FFF printer, delivering watertight, high-resolution prints across platforms.

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Material Details

Description

Ultrafuse PET is made from a premium PET and prints as easy as PLA, but is much stronger. The filament has a large operating window for printing (temperature vs. speed), so it can be used on every 3D-printer. PET will give you outstanding printing results: a good layer adhesion, a high resolution and it is easy to handle. Ultrafuse PET can be 100% recycled, is watertight and has great colors and finish.

Ultrafuse® PET is based on food-safe raw materials (granulate), which are suitable for food contact applications according to the European Plastics Regulation. Further, this material is evaluated for Food-Safe 3D printed applications and meets the requirements according to LFGB and Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004. To learn more, read the full article regarding Food-Safe 3D Printing Applications here.

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Recycled Packaging

Generally recyclable

Benefits at a Glance

  • Watertight prints possible
  • Easy to print like PLA
  • Premium food-approved raw material
  • Good layer adhesion
  • Easy to handle
  • Suitable for food contact

Example Applications

  • Jigs & fixtures
  • Automotive parts
  • Prototyping

Printing Guidelines*

  • Nozzle Temperature: 210-230 °C
  • Build Chamber Temperature: -
  • Bed Temperature: 60 - 80 °C
  • Bed Material: Glass
  • Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.4 mm
  • Print Speed: 40-150** mm / s

Material Properties

  • Tensile Strength (MPa): 17.2 (ZX), 33.4 (XY)
  • Flexural Modulus (MPa): 1826 (ZX), 1840 (XZ), 2063 (XY)
  • Elongation at Break: 1.1 % (ZX), 2.7 % (XY)
  • Impact Strength Izod notched (kJ/m2): 1.8 (ZX), 1.9 (XZ), 2.1 (XY)
  • Impact Strength Izod unnotched (kJ/m2): 4.1 (ZX), 7.7 (XZ), 12.3 (XY)
  • HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 63 oC

* 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.

** To achieve faster printing speeds, it may be necessary to raise the nozzle temperature. The highest speed mentioned has been determined through our latest tests, ensuring optimal surface quality with a 0.4mm nozzle and 0.2mm layer height. Please note that as printing technology and equipment evolve, we anticipate the possibility of achieving even faster speeds in the future.

Use Cases and Whitepaper of Ultrafuse® PET

Consumer Goods

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The unparalleled possibilities of Additive Manufacturing are compelling to countless industries – food-related applications are certainly no exception.

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Industrial

Fixtures for Danish Design Faucets

Leading Danish design brand VOLA is prized for high-end taps and interior fixtures that beautifully express Scandinavian taste and style. Flanking their exquisite hand-craftmanship and design expertise with new technologies, VOLA have introduced Additive Manufacturing in their production process.

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