PolyCore™ PETG-1211

Technical Data Sheet (Ver. 1.0, last updated: Apr, 2023)

PolyCore PETG-1211 is a glass fiber reinforced (10% mass percent) PETG pellets featured with outstanding printability and cost efficiency, designed for Middle Area Additive Manufacturing (MAAM) technology.

Physical Properties

Property	Testing Method	Typical Value
Density (g/cm3 at 21.5 °C)	ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)	1.30
Melt index (g/10 min)	230 °C, 2.16 kg	20-24
Glass transition temperature (°C)	DSC, 10 °C/min	70
Vicat Softening temperature (°C)	ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633)	80
Heat Deflection Temperature (oC)	ISO 75 1.8MPa 0.45MPa	63 69

Mechanical Properties

Property	Testing Method	Typical Value
Young’s modulus (MPa)	ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)	3257 ± 16
Tensile strength (MPa)	ASTM D638 (ISO527, GB/T 1040)	68.1 ± 0.6
Elongation at break (%)	ASTM D638 (ISO527, GB/T 1040)	3.0 ± 0.04
Bending modulus (MPa)	ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)	3932 ± 9
Bending strength (MPa)	ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)	107.2 ± 0.4
Charpy Impact strength (kJ/m2)	ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)	3.6 ± 0.3

1. Tested with injection molding specimens

Mechanical Properties

Property	Testing Method	Typical Value
Young’s modulus (MPa) (X-Y)	ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)	3288 ± 85

Tensile strength (MPa) (X-Y)	ASTM D638 (ISO527, GB/T 1040)	68.1 ± 0.8
Elongation at break (%) (X-Y)	ASTM D638 (ISO527, GB/T 1040)	3.5 ± 0.42
Bending modulus (MPa) (X-Y)	ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)	3332 ± 69
Bending strength (MPa) (X-Y)	ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)	93.2 ± 2.7
Charpy Impact strength (kJ/m2) (X-Y)	ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)	4.5 ± 0.3
Young’s modulus (MPa) (Z)	ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)	2551 ± 87
Tensile strength (MPa) (Z)	ASTM D638 (ISO527, GB/T 1040)	43.4± 0.3
Elongation at break (%) (Z)	ASTM D638 (ISO527, GB/T 1040)	2.6 ± 0.17
Bending modulus (MPa) (Z)	ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)	2292 ± 141
Bending strength (MPa) (Z)	ASTM D790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)	60.6 ± 3.4
Charpy Impact strength (kJ/m2) (Z)	ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)	6.6 ± 0.8

1. Tested with the specimens printed under the following conditions: Nozzle temperature = 230 °C, printing speed = 5kg/h, Nozzle diameter: 5.0 mm, Shell width = 10mm, Layer height = 2mm, Layer time =

90s, Room temperature = 10°C ,100% solid specimens,

Recommended Printing Conditions

Parameter	Recommended Setting
Drying temperature (°C)	50 - 55
Drying Time (h)	4 - 8
Maximum moisture content (%)	0.5
Barrel – zone 1 temperature (°C)	170 - 200
Barrel – zone 2 temperature (°C)	220 - 240
Barrel – zone 3 temperature (°C)	220 - 240
Nozzle temperature (°C)	220 - 230
Bed temperature (°C)	Room temperature - 70

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.

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