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PolySmooth™ is a unique, easy-to-print filament designed for hands-free post processing. The surface can be smoothed with alcohol to achieve layer free models using the Polysher™.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Property
Testing Method
Typical Value

Density

ISO1183, GB/T1033

1.10 g/cm3 at 23°C

Melt index

210°C, 2.16kg

6.7 g/10min

Light transmission

N/A

N/A

Flame retardancy

N/A

N/A

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Property
Typical Value

Effect of weak acids

Not Available

Effect of strong acids

Not Available

Effect of weak alkalis

Not Available

Effect of strong alkalis

Not Available

Effect of oils and grease

Not Available

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

70℃

Melting temperature

DSC,10°℃/min

N/A

Crystallizatio temperature

DSC,10℃/min

N/A

Decomposition temperature

TGA,20°℃/min

260℃

Vicat softening temperature

ISO 306,GB/T 1633

70℃

Heat deflection temperature

ISO 75 1.8MPa

66℃

Heat deflection temperature

ISO 75 0.45MPa

68℃

HDT CURVE

PolySmooth™

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Property
Testing Method
Typical Value

Young’s modulus (X-Y)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

2199 ± 43 MPa

Young’s modulus (Z)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

2010 ± 69 MPa

Tensile strength (X-Y)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

51.8 ± 0.7 MPa

Tensile strength (Z)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

38.9 ± 0.8 MPa

Elongation at break (X-Y)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

14.5 ± 2.9 %

Elongation at break (Z)

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

2.8 ± 0.3 %

Bending modulus (X-Y)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

2198 ± 57 MPa

Bending modulus (Z)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

N/A

Bending strength (X-Y)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

75.9 ± 0.8 MPa

Bending strength (Z)

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

N/A

Notched Charpy impact strength (X-Y)

ISO 179, GB/T 1043

3.1 ± 0.8 kJ/m2

Notched Charpy impact strength (Z)

ISO 179, GB/T 1043

N/A

RECOMMENDED PRINTING CONDITIONS

Parameter

Nozzle temperature

190 – 220 (℃)

Build surface treatment

PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)

Build plate temperature

25 - 70 (˚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

PolyDissolve™ S1

Drying setting

50˚C for 12h

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

  • Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters

Note:

It is highly recommended to use the PolyBox™ when printing with PolySmooth™ and to store it in the resealable bag.

TENSILE TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 527, GB/T 1040

FLEXURAL TESTING SPECIMEN

ISO 178, GB/T 9341

IMPACT TESTING SPECIMEN

HOW TO MAKE SPECIMENS

Printing temperature
220 °C

Bed temperature

60 °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.