Datasheet

Nov. 2018
Technical Data Sheet
Version 4.0
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PolyMax™ PLA
PolyMax™ PLA is an incredibly easy-to-print filament with improved mechanical properties, making it an excellent
alternative to ABS.
Physical Properties
Property
Testing method
Typical value
Density
ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)
1.17 – 1.24 (g/cm3 at 21.5˚C)
Glass transition temperature
DSC, 10 °C/min
61 (°C)
Vicat Softening temperature
ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633)
62 (˚C)
Melt index
210 °C, 2.16 kg
5-8 (g/10 min)
Melting temperature
DSC, 10 °C/min
149 (˚C)
Crystallization temperature
DSC, 10 °C/min
112 (˚C)
Tested with 3D printed specimen of 100% infill
Mechanical Properties
Property
Testing method
Typical value
Young’s modulus (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
1879 ± 109 (MPa)
Tensile strength (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
28.1 ± 1.3 (MPa)
Elongation at break (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
1.4 ± 0.3 (%)
Bending modulus
ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)
2119 ± 60 (MPa)
Bending strength
ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)
48.0 ± 1.9 (MPa)
Charpy impact strength
ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)
12.2 ± 1.03 (kJ/m
2
)
All testing specimens were printed under the following conditions:
nozzle temperature = 205 °C, printing speed = 60 mm/s, build plate temperature = 40 °C, infill = 100%
All specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24h prior to testing
Recommended printing conditions
Parameter
Nozzle temperature
190 - 230 (˚C)
Build Surface material
BuildTak®, Glass, Blue Tape
Build surface treatment
Glue, Magigoo
Build plate temperature
25-60 (˚C)
Cooling fan
Turned on
Printing speed
60 (mm/s)
Raft separation distance
0.2 (mm)
Retraction distance
1 (mm)
Retraction speed
20 (mm/s)
Recommended environmental temperature
Room temperature - 45 (˚C)
Threshold overhang angle
45 (˚)
Recommended support material
PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
Based on 0.4 mm nozzle and Simplify 3D v.4.0. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters