Panchroma™ CoPE
Panchroma™ CoPE is based on a new innovative formula which we developed to improve printability (bridging, overhang), widen the printing temperature window and increase the printing speed up to 400mm/s.
CoPE is a high-quality copolyester-based material.
Print Settings
Printing Temperature: 190˚C - 230˚C
Bed Temperature: 25˚C - 60˚C
Printing Speed: up to 400mm/s
Fan: ON
Direct Drive:
Retraction Distance: 1mm
Retraction Speed: 20mm/s
Indirect Drive:
Retraction Distance: 3mm
Retraction Speed: 40mm/s
Drying Settings: 55˚C for 6h (Only if the material has absorbed moisture)
Printing Tips
Panchroma™ CoPE is not a PLA and is a new formula (co-polyester) created by Polymaker. This means it should not be used when combining with PLA prints, since they will not adhere properly together.
CoPE will also stick too well to a textured PEI plate and it is not recommended to use one.
This new formula allows for fast printing with great overhangs.
You can print this at top speeds of up to 400mm/s, so no need to worry about speed.
Leave the cooling fan on at full blast for best surface quality.
If having difficulty removing prints from a textured PEI plate, you can use Magigoo Original. We suggest instead using a different build plate such as smooth PEI, PC, glass, etc.
FAQ
What is Panchroma CoPE?
Panchroma™ CoPE (Previously called Panchroma™ Regular) is a new experimental product that is not PLA - it is CoPE: a copolyester-based material. It prints with very similar settings as PLA but can achieve better overhangs at faster speeds. That said - it does not stick to PLA very well and therefore should not be combined with other Panchroma™ PLA Products in a single print. It also sticks very well to textured PEI plates, therefore we only recommend using Panchroma™ CoPE with a textured PEI plate if used with Magigoo Original.
Any tips to help reduce the material from sticking too well to the build plate?
Panchroma™ CoPE has had complaints from users of it sticking too well to textured PEI build plates. It seems this is unique to textured PEI plates only.
We suggest using Magigoo Original or Vision Miner Nano to help parts release easier.
Does this material produce harmful VOCs?
We do not have much for this as of yet but we we always recommend proper ventilation no matter the material you are printing.
From our minimal testing - CoPE VOCs is almost identical to PLA.
How difficult is CoPE to sand?
Sanding CoPE is similar in difficulty as sanding PLA - meaning it is not very easy to sand. If you need an easy to sand material we would suggest CosPLA instead.
Is this material food safe?
Unfortunately we do not have any data whether this material is food safe. As of now, no 3D printing material on the market is FDA food safe compliant. This is because in order to be certified as food safe, the actual object needs to be certified and not the base material. The shape, bed used, environment the object was made, and much more goes into getting a food safety certificate. As of now there is no real certification that the FDA offers for 3D printing.
Is this material AMS compatible?
Yes! All Panchroma™ spools now have hardened edges that roll great in the AMS. That said - you should only be printing it with other Panchroma™ CoPE spools.
Do you sell refills?
We are sorry but we do not sell refills at this time
Is this material recyclable?
Unfortunately there is no great answer for recycling CoPE at this time. Our cardboard spools are biodegradable but there is no great way to recycle CoPE at this time.
Can I mix and match effects into a single HueForge print?
This material will not mix and match with other Panchroma™ effects very well and should only be mixed with other Panchroma™ CoPE spools.
Printing Requirements
Not recommended to be printed on textured PEI as this material has an extra high bed adhesion properties and can damage the bed. We recommend using Magigoo Original to help with print release if using a textured PEI plate.
This will print great on any stock 3D printer and at higher than normal print speeds.
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