ThermaX PEI 1010
3DXTECH produces this 3D printing filament using a specialty compound custom-formulated using ULTEM 1010 PEI resin and advanced carbon additives. PEI is an amorphous, high-performance polymer that combines excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties.
Our PEI based filaments offer the ability to create parts with excellent properties at elevated temperatures due to a very high glass transition temperature (Tg). Ideal for use in critical applications which require electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, a high level of cleanliness, and the outstanding thermal and chemical properties you’ve come to expect with PEI based compounds.
Benefits of ULTEM 1010 PEI Include
High thermal properties, with a Tg of 217°C
Inherently flame-resistant
Long-term hydrolytic stability
Excellent dimensional stability, low heat creep sensitivity, and a very low, uniform coefficient of thermal expansion creates highly reproducible part-to-part dimensions
Exceptional strength and modulus, even at elevated temperatures
Good resistance to a broad range of chemicals includes automotive fluids, fully halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols, and aqueous solutions
Stable dielectric constant and dissipation factor over a wide range of temperatures and frequencies
ULTEM 1010 PEI Applications
Aerospace: The excellent balance of flame retardancy, low smoke emission, and low smoke toxicity of ULTEM™ 1010 makes it an excellent candidate for aerospace and aircraft applications. ULTEM 1010 meets FAR 25.853 and OSU 65/65 with low toxicity, smoke, and flame evolution. Ultem™ resins are found in applications such as personal service units, oxygen panels and components, ventilation system components, connectors, cable ducts, latches, hinges, food tray containers, door handles, and interior cladding parts.
Automotive & Transportation: ULTEM™ resins provide automotive manufacturers with a high-performance, chemically resistant, thermally stable, cost-effective alternative to metal that is strong enough to replace steel in some applications yet light enough to replace aluminum in others. For applications like transmission components, throttle bodies, ignition components, sensors, and thermostat housings.
Electronics: ULTEM™ resin may be an excellent material choice for today’s demanding electrical applications, including connectors, MCB components like housings, shafts and levers, hard disk drive internals, FOUPs, BiTS, PCBs, MCCB internals, Plenum devices, LCD projector internals, fuel cell components, and many other applications.
Specifications
1.75mm and 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter
Print Recommendations
Extruder: 370-390°C
Bed Temp: 120-160°C
Bed Prep: Nano Polymer Adhesive or 3DXTECH Polyimide Tape gives us the best results
Other: No cooling fan with print speeds of 20mm/s as a starting point
Heated Chamber: Recommended, a chamber helps reduce warping and improves layer adhesion
Supports: ThermaX HTS High-Temp Support works ideal for complex, high-temp materials just like this.
Drying Instructions: 120°C for 4 hours.
Annealing 3D Printed Parts
If needed, parts printed using ULTEM™ may be annealed in a hot-air oven to reduce any printed-in stresses which may be present in the part. Printed-in stresses may occur in any plastic and may result in lower than expected mechanical properties. If this is an issue with your part, you can follow the simple 5-step ramp up/down process for annealing the ULTEM™ parts.
Step 1: Place printed parts in a cool, room-temp oven.
Step 2. Set temp to 300°F and allow to stabilize for 1 hour.
Step 3: After 1 hour at 300°F, increase oven temp to 400°F and allow to stabilize 1 additional hour.
Step 4: After 1 hour at 400°F, reduce heat back to 300°F and allow to stabilize for 30 minutes.
Step 5: After 30 minutes, turn off oven heat and allow printed parts to return to room temp inside the oven as it cools.
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