Ultrafuse® PP GF30
Printing with a High Level of Reinforcement
PP is one of the most preferred thermoplastics in different industries, especially in the automotive sector. However, a high level of reinforcement was always a problem in filament making, until now.
Description
Ultrafuse® PP GF30 contains 30% glass fibers that are specifically designed for 3D printing filaments making Ultrafuse® PP GF30 compatible with any conventional FFF printer.
PP has a lower moisture uptake than PA which makes Ultrafuse PP GF30 fully printable without need for drying. In combination with its high level of glass fiber reinforcement and its ex- cellent chemical resistance, Ultrafuse® PP GF30 is the preferred filament for exceptional harsh environments. Thanks to its UV resistance it is more suitable than any other PP-based filament for applications directly exposed to sunlight.
Benefits at a Glance
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Low density
- Low moisture uptake
- High heat resistance
- Improved UV resistance
Example Applications
- Automotive / transportation
- Functional prototyping
- Jigs and fixtures
Material Properties
- Tensile Strength (MPa): 41,7 (XY); 15,9 (ZX)
- Flexural Modulus (MPa): 3507 (XY); 4026 (XZ); 1671 (ZX)
- Elongation at Break: 4,4 % (XY); 0,8 % (ZX)
- Impact Strength Charpy unnotched (kJ/m2): 23,1 (XY); 25,8 (XZ); 2,5 (ZX)
- Impact Strength Izod unnotched (kJ/m2): 20,5 (XY) , 2,4 (XZ); 2,6 (ZX)
- HDT at 0.45 MPa: 127 oC
Printing Guidelines
- Nozzle Temperature: 240-260 °C
- Build Chamber Temperature: -
- Bed Temperature: 20 - 40 °C
- Bed Material: PP strapping tape, PP GF adhesive
- Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.6 mm
- Print Speed: 30 - 80 mm / s