Datasheet

Jan. 2019
Technical Data Sheet
Version 4.1
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PolyLite™ ASA
PolyLite™ ASA is an alternative to ABS with an improved weather resistance. Its UV resistance and excellent mechanical
properties make it the perfect choice for real life application.
Physical Properties
Property
Testing method
Typical value
Density
ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)
1.1 (g/cm3 at 21.5˚C)
Glass transition temperature
DSC, 10 °C/min
97.8 (°C)
Vicat Softening temperature
ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633)
105.3 (˚C)
Melt index
220°C, 10kg
25 (g/10 min)
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)
2379 ± 157 (MPa)
Tensile strength (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
43.8 ± 0.8 (MPa)
Elongation at break (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
6.7 ± 0.6 (%)
Bending modulus (X-Y)
ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)
3206 ± 108 (MPa)
Bending strength (X-Y)
ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)
73.4 ± 2.1 (MPa)
Charpy impact strength (X-Y)
ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)
10.3 ± 0.4 (kJ/m
2
)
Tensile strength (Z)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
27.4 ± 1.8 (MPa)
All testing specimens were printed under the following conditions:
nozzle temperature = 260 °C, printing speed = 50 mm/s, build plate temperature = 80 °C, infill = 100%
All specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24h prior to testing
Recommended printing conditions
Parameter
Nozzle temperature
240 - 260 (˚C)
Build Surface material
BuildTak®
Build surface treatment
Magigoo
Build plate temperature
75 - 95 (˚C)
Cooling fan
Turned off
Printing speed
30 - 50 (mm/s)
Raft separation distance
0.15 – 0.20 (mm)
Retraction distance
1 - 3 (mm)
Retraction speed
20 - 40 (mm/s)
Recommended environmental temperature
50 - 70 (˚C)
Threshold overhang angle
50 (˚)
Based on 0.4 mm nozzle and Simplify 3D v.4.0. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters