Category: Plastic Material

  • Plastic Material: Polyetherketoneketone – PEKK

    Plastic Material: Polyetherketoneketone – PEKK

    Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) is an exceptional semi-crystalline high-performance thermoplastic. Coming from the polyaryletherketone (PAEK) family of polymers, it is recognised for its high-temperature stability and outstanding mechanical strength. Various industries widely regard PEKK as a top-performing material.

    Some manufacturers have incorporated carbon fibers into PEKK to further enhance the rigidity and mechanical properties of the material, resulting in a highly robust composite

    3DXTech PEKK-A Filament
    3DXTech PEKK-A Filament

    Key Features

    • High thermal resistance
    • High Mechanical strength
    • High Chemical Resistance
    • Flame Retardant
    • Great Printability
    • Strong Abrasion Resistance

    Properties

    • Density: 1.28g/cm3
    • Maximum Service Temperature: 150°C
    • Tensile Strength: 87MPa
    • *Please note that these properties serve as general guidelines and may vary based on the specific formulation of the filament. For detailed technical data, kindly contact us to obtain our comprehensive Technical Data Sheet (TDS).

    Applications

    • Aerospace Industry: PEKK’s high-temperature resistance and mechanical strength make it suitable for aerospace components, such as aircraft interiors, engine parts, and structural elements.
    • Transport Industry: PEKK is utilised in the transport sector for manufacturing lightweight but robust components in automobiles, trains, and ships.
    • Energy, Oil, and Gas: The material’s chemical resistance and high-performance characteristics make it valuable for applications in the energy sector. This includes oil and gas exploration, power generation, and renewable energy systems.

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  • Plastic Material: ABS vs ASA – What’s the difference?

    Plastic Material: ABS vs ASA – What’s the difference?

    A frequently asked question in the 3D printing industry is: what is the difference between ABS and ASA? Today, we are going to break down the differences and clear up the air between these two materials.

    Filament PM ABS White
    Filament PM ABS

    Let’s start with the technical data.

    MaterialFilament PM ABS3DXTech ASA
    Density (g/cm3)1.041.07
    Tensile Strength (MPa)4245
    Flexural Modulus (MPA)18002000
    Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)94C105C
    *Contact us for full technical data sheets

    Based on the technical data, the properties between ABS and ASA are mostly similar, with ASA inching out slightly. It has better tensile strength, flexural modulus, and glass transition temperature, but, it comes in at a higher density. In terms of mechanical properties, they are similar. So, what is the catch?

    3DXTech ASA
    3DXTech ASA

    Not on the datasheets.

    One significant advantage that ASA has over ABS is that it has UV resistance and is weather resistant, which makes it great for outdoor use! As you probably already know, ABS is notorious for warping during the printing process, ASA on the other hand is much less prone to warping.

    Cost Effective?

    In the past, ABS was more commonly used, making it cheaper to produce, resulting in a much lower price tag. However, ASA’s popularity has risen over the years, bringing down the production cost, and making it very similar to ABS.

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  • Plastic Material: Nylon Carbon Fibre – PA CF

    Plastic Material: Nylon Carbon Fibre – PA CF

    Nylon Carbon Fibre, or PA CF for short, is sometimes also known as black aluminium. It is a composite material made from Nylon and Carbon fibre, giving the nylon stiffness and mechanical strength.

    3DXTech PA CF

    Key Features

    • High Strength and Stiffness
    • Good Dimensional Stability
    • Lightweight

    Properties

    • Density: 1.17g/cm3
    • Maximum Service Temperature: 120C
    • Tensile Strength: 63MPa
    • *These are general properties and are not indicative of our filament properties. Contact Us for our TDS.
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    Applications

    • Manufacturing Jigs and Fixtures
    • Robotic Tooling
    • Automotive Industry

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  • Plastic Material: Polyether Ether Ketone – PEEK

    Plastic Material: Polyether Ether Ketone – PEEK

    Part of the polyaryletherketone (PAEK) family of polymers, Polyether Ether Ketone, PEEK for short, is a semi-crystalline high-performance thermoplastic. Developed in 1978, PEEK is used in engineering applications due to its outstanding resistance to harsh chemicals, excellent mechanical strength, and dimensional stability.

    Depending on the formulation of the Polyether Ether Ketone material by the manufacturer, the properties can be slightly different from one manufacturer’s PEEK filament to another. Some have added carbon fiber to further increase the rigidity of the material.

    3DXTech PEEK Filament

    Key Features

    • High Chemical Resistance
    • Incredible Mechanical Strength
    • Abrasion Resistance
    • High Thermal Resistance

    Properties

    • Density: 1.3g/cm3
    • Maximum Service Temperature: 200°C
    • Tensile Strength: 100MPa
    • *These are general properties and are not indicative of our filament properties. Contact Us for our TDS.
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    Applications

    • Aerospace Industry
    • Energy, Oil & Gas
    • Food and Beverage Processing
    • Semiconductor Industry
    • Medical

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