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.
Description
The key features of Ultrafuse PA are the high strength and high modulus. Furthermore, Ultrafuse PA shows a good thermal distortion stability.
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