LW-PLA
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PolyLite™ LW-PLA enabled by the foaming technology. PolyLite™ Light Weight PLA has a low-density to print lightweight parts (0.6g/ cm3). It features a very matte surface finish which hides the layers.
Density
ISO1183, GB/T1033
0.9 g/cm3 at 23°C
Melt index
N/A
N/A
Light transmission
N/A
N/A
Flame retardancy
N/A
N/A
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA
Effect of weak acids
Good
Effect of strong acids
Poor
Effect of weak alkalis
Fair
Effect of strong alkalis
Poor
Effect of oils and grease
Good
Note:
Good: Material may get minor attack after long periods of storage with chemical at ambient temperature
Fair: Material can be used for short time contact with chemical at ambient temperature
Poor: Material becomes unstable on contact with chemical at ambient temperature
MOISTURE ABSORPTION CURVE
PolyLite™ LW-PLA
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Glass transition temperature
DSC, 10°C/min
59 °C
Melting temperature
DSC, 10°C/min
150 °C
Crystallization temperature
DSC, 10°C/min
N/A
Decomposition temperature
TGA, 20°C/min
274˚C
Vicat softening temperature
ISO 306, GB/T 1633
60 °C
Heat deflection temperature
ISO 75 1.8MPa
50 °C
Heat deflection temperature
ISO 75 0.45MPa
54 °C
PolyLite™ LW-PLA
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Young’s modulus (X-Y)
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
1688.5 ± 80.8 MPa
Young’s modulus (Z)
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
1726.3 ± 199.8 MPa
Tensile strength (X-Y)
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
24.4 ±0.3 MPa
Tensile strength (Z)
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
20.8 ± 0.9 MPa
Elongation at break (X-Y)
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
8.8 ± 0.3 %
Elongation at break (Z)
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
2.0 ± 0.4 %
Bending modulus (X-Y)
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
1958.9 ± 72.6 MPa
Bending modulus (Z)
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
N/A
Bending strength (X-Y)
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
50.2 ± 1.6 MPa
Bending strength (Z)
ISO 178, GB/T 9341
N/A
Notched Charpy impact strength (X-Y)
ISO 179, GB/T 1043
2.4 ±0.3 kJ/m2
Notched Charpy impact strength (Z)
ISO 179, GB/T 1043
N/A
RECOMMENDED PRINTING CONDITIONS
Nozzle temperature
190 – 210 (℃)
Build surface treatment
PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature
25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan
ON
Printing speed
50 - 100 (mm/s)
Retraction distance
3 - 6 (mm)
Retraction speed
40 - 60 (mm/s)
Closure Chamber
No Needed
Recommended support material
PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
Drying setting
55˚C for 6h
Annealing setting * Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary
- with different nozzle diameters
Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters
ISO 527, GB/T 1040
ISO 179, GB/T 1043
HOW TO MAKE SPECIMENS
Bed temperature
50 °C
Shell
2
Top & bottom layer
3
Infill
100 %
Environmental temperature
Ambient temperature
Cooling fan
ON
The typical values presented in this data sheet are intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. Actual values may vary significantly with printing conditions. End- use performance of printed parts depends not only on materials, but also on part design,environmental conditions, printing conditions, etc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Each user is responsible for determining the safety, lawfulness, technical suitability, and disposal/ recycling practices of Polymaker materials for the intended application. Polymaker makes no warranty of any kind, unless announced separately, to the fitness for any use or application. Polymaker shall not be made liable for any damage, injury or loss induced from the use of Polymaker materials in any application.
