PolySupport™ for PA12

PolySupport™ for PA12 is a break away support for Polymaker PA12 based filaments, such as PolyMide ™ PA12-CF. It has a perfect interface with long-chain Polyamide, strong enough to support it and easily removable by hand.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Property
Testing Method
Typical Value

Density

ISO1183, GB/T1033

1.29 g/cm3 at 23°C

Melt index

260°C, 2.16kg

12 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

N/A

Melting temperature

DSC, 10°C/min

N/A

Crystallization temperature

DSC, 10°C/min

N/A

Decomposition temperature

TGA, 20°C/min

371 °C

Vicat softening temperature

ISO 306, GB/T 1633

171 °C

Heat deflection temperature

ISO 75 1.8MPa

53 °C

Heat deflection temperature

ISO 75 0.45MPa

43 °C

Material Compatibility

Material
Adhesion with PolySupport™

PLA based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

NA

PETG based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

NA

ABS based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

NA

PC based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

NA

PVB based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

NA

TPU based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

NA

Short-chain Nylon based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

NA

Long-chain Nylon based material from Polymaker’s portfolio

++

Note:

++ support the model very well

RECOMMENDED PRINTING CONDITIONS

Parameter

Nozzle temperature

270 – 300 (℃)

Build surface treatment

PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)

Build plate temperature

50 – 80 (˚C)

Cooling fan

OFF

Printing speed

50 – 150 (mm/s)

Retraction distance

1 - 3 (mm)

Retraction speed

20 - 40 (mm/s)

Closure Chamber

Needed (ambient temperature)

Recommended support material

-

Drying setting * Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary

100˚C for 8h with different nozzle diameters

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

Note:

Abrasion of the brass nozzle happens when printing PolySupport™ for PA12. Normally, the life of a brass nozzle would be approximately 9h. A wear-resistance nozzle, such as hardened steel and ruby nozzle, is highly recommended to be used with PolySupport™ for PA12.

PolySupport™ for PA12 is sensitive to moisture and should always be stored and used under dry conditions (relative humidity below 20%).

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.

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