PolySmooth™ (PVB)
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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™.
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
This material is a PVB material and does not need any special printer requirements to print.
Print slower than standard PLA. Recommended top Max Volumetric Speed of 15mm^3/s.
Increase printing temperature to 220˚C if printing at this fast 15mm^3/s.
Keep fan speed on at full blast for best surface quality. Reduce if noticing any layer adhesion issues.
You can use the to smooth out the layer lines since PVB is soluble in alcohol.
You can also use a mister spray bottle and apply light coats to have a similar effect
How can I smooth PolySmooth™?
PolySmooth™ can be smoothed with IPA using 2 methods:
For 2) we recommend spraying a thin coat of IPA on the surface of your PolySmooth™ model and let it dry for 15-20min and cycle these 2 steps until the desired smoothness. CAUTION: Proceed in a well ventilated area to avoid inhaling IPA vapors.
Is PolySmooth™ a PLA based material?
No, although PolySmooth™ prints with similar settings as PLA, PolySmooth™ is PVB based. PVB is more hygroscopic than PLA so it requires a dry box however it can be post processed very easily with IPA for smoother surface finish.
Will the spools work in an AMS?
Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.
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.
Do you sell refills?
We are sorry but we do not sell refills at this time
Printing Requirements
None! This will print great on any stock 3D printer!
You will just want to print slower on stock, older style printers.
1) Using the (less labor intensive, safer, more consistent and reliable results) 2) Spraying IPA with a spray bottle using our