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	ISO1183, GB/T1033	1.17-1.24 g/cm3 at 23°C
Melt index	210°C, 2.16kg	5-8 g/10min
Light transmission	N/A	N/A
Flame retardancy	N/A	N/A

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Property	Typical Value
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

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Property	Testing Method	Typical Value
Glass transition temperature	DSC, 10°C/min	61 °C
Melting temperature	DSC, 10°C/min	149 °C
Crystallization temperature	DSC, 10°C/min	112 °C
Decomposition temperature	TGA, 20°C/min	N/A
Vicat softening temperature	ISO 306, GB/T 1633	62 °C
Heat deflection temperature	ISO 75 1.8MPa	52 °C
Heat deflection temperature	ISO 75 0.45MPa	55 °C

HDT CURVE

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Property	Testing Method	Typical Value
Young’s modulus (X-Y)	ISO 527, GB/T 1040	2150.8 ± 67.8 MPa
Young’s modulus (Z)	ISO 527, GB/T 1040	1983.6 ± 50.1 MPa
Tensile strength (X-Y)	ISO 527, GB/T 1040	41.3 ± 2.2 MPa
Tensile strength (Z)	ISO 527, GB/T 1040	32.4 ± 1.2 MPa
Elongation at break (X-Y)	ISO 527, GB/T 1040	5.7 ± 0.8 %
Elongation at break (Z)	ISO 527, GB/T 1040	4.7 ± 1.2 %
Bending modulus (X-Y)	ISO 178, GB/T 9341	2393.2 ± 195.2 MPa
Bending modulus (Z)	ISO 178, GB/T 9341	N/A
Bending strength (X-Y)	ISO 178, GB/T 9341	62.0 ± 0.9 MPa
Bending strength (Z)	ISO 178, GB/T 9341	N/A
Notched Charpy impact strength (X-Y)	ISO 179, GB/T 1043	38.9 ± 2.4 kJ/m2
Notched Charpy impact strength (Z)	ISO 179, GB/T 1043	N/A

RECOMMENDED PRINTING CONDITIONS

Parameter
Nozzle temperature	190 – 230 (℃)
Build surface treatment	PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature	25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan	ON
Printing speed	50 - 200 (mm/s)
Retraction distance	1 - 3 (mm)
Retraction speed	20 - 40 (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

TENSILE TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

FLEXURAL TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

IMPACT TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 179, GB/T 1043

HOW TO MAKE SPECIMENS

Printing temperature	230 °C
Bed temperature	50 °C
Shell	2
Top & bottom layer	3
Infill	100 %
Environmental temperature	Ambient temperature
Cooling fan	ON

DISCLAIMER:

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.