제품별 특수 문의 2025
이 질문들은 매우 구체적이지만 실제로 반복해서 들어왔던 내용입니다.
추가 지원과 검색 품질 향상을 위해 정리해 둔 자료입니다.
샘플 스와치를 주문할 수 있는 곳이 있나요?
현재 Polymaker가 직접 스와치를 제공하지는 않습니다.
다만 제3자가 일부 소재용 스와치를 만들고 있는 것으로 보입니다.
Polymaker와 직접 관련된 회사는 아니지만, 예시는 여기에서 볼 수 있습니다.
예전에 PolyMax™나 PolyLite™ PC가 `PC-Plus` 또는 `PC-Max`라는 이름이었나요?
네.
이름이 바뀐 지는 꽤 오래됐습니다.
PolyMax™ PC = 예전
PC-MaxPolyLite™ PC = 예전
PC-Plus
SLS igus의 `iglidur i3-PL-10000`과 비슷한 마모 저항 소재를 추천할 수 있나요?
직접 비교 시험을 하지는 않았지만, 먼저 시도해 볼 후보로는 CoPA 또는 PA612-CF15가 가장 가깝습니다.
SDS 문서에 미국 주소와 전화번호를 넣어 제공할 수 있나요?
가능합니다.
다만 영업일 기준 며칠 걸릴 수 있습니다.
필요한 소재명을 적어 [email protected] 으로 문의해 주세요.
기존에 미국 주소가 포함된 SDS 문서 예시는 아래와 같습니다. HT-PLA HT-PLA-GF PolyFlex TPU90 PolyFlex TPU95-HF Fiberon™ PETG-ESD
PC-FR의 UL 인증이 있나요? 새로 만들 수 있나요?
아니요.
PolyMax™ PC-FR은 UL Blue Card 같은 공식 UL 인증은 없습니다.
다만 SGS에서 UL 94와 동등한 IEC 60695-11-10:2013/Cor.1:2014 Method B 기준으로 난연 시험을 했고, 결과는 V-0였습니다.
시험 결과는 여기에서 볼 수 있습니다.
현재 별도의 UL 인증을 추가로 진행할 계획은 없습니다.
PETG는 아세톤 주변에서 안전한가요?
안전하다고 보기 어렵습니다.
PolyLite™ PETG의 내화학성 기준에서 강한 용제에 대한 저항이 낮은 편이며, 아세톤과 접촉하면 소재가 불안정해지거나 손상될 수 있습니다.
CF 나일론을 너무 오래 건조하면 문제가 생기나요? 안 젖었는데 다시 건조해도 되나요?
권장 온도와 시간을 지키면, 젖지 않은 상태에서 다시 건조해도 큰 문제는 없습니다.
진짜 위험은 과건조보다 과열입니다.
PET-CF의 크리프 저항은 어닐링을 안 하면 크게 떨어지나요?
크리프 성능을 높이는 방법은 몇 가지가 있습니다.
벽 두께와 충전 밀도를 높여, 하중이 걸리는 면이 가능하면 Z보다 평면 방향이 되도록 설계합니다.
가능하면 어닐링을 권장합니다. 크리프 저항 향상에 효과적입니다.
변형을 완전히 막기 어렵다면, 스페이서 등을 추가해 하중을 분산하세요.
어닐링이 불가능하다면, 하중을 받는 면을 출력 바닥면으로 두는 것도 도움이 됩니다.
PLA를 CO2 레이저로 잘라도 되나요? PVC 같은 위험 성분이 들어 있나요?
PLA에 PVC는 들어 있지 않습니다.
다만 가열 시 가스가 꽤 많이 발생할 수 있어, 환기가 매우 잘 되는 환경이 아니면 권장하지 않습니다.
즉, 잘리기는 하지만 추천하지는 않습니다.
Anycubic ACE Pro에서 Matte PLA가 꼬이는 문제가 생깁니다. 이유를 아나요?
현재 파악된 바로는 ACE Pro + Panchroma Matte PLA 조합에서만 보이는 문제입니다.
정확한 원인은 아직 확인 중입니다.
CF 나일론을 반복 건조하면 성능이 떨어지나요?
권장 온도 안에서 건조한다면 반복 건조만으로 바로 취성이 커지거나 성능이 크게 떨어지지는 않습니다.
다만 권장 온도보다 높게 건조하지 않는 것이 중요합니다.
아세톤으로 묽게 한 자동차용 퍼티를 Fiberon 계열에 써도 강도, 뒤틀림, 내열성에 문제가 없나요?
아세톤 희석 퍼티 사용
PA6-GF25나 PA6-CF20 같은 나일론 복합재에 퍼티 자체를 쓰는 것은 가능할 수 있습니다.
다만 핵심 주의점이 있습니다.
아세톤은 나일론 계열에 권장하지 않습니다. 나일론은 아세톤 같은 극성 용제에 부분적으로 민감해, 표면 연화, 팽윤, 내부 응력 증가가 생길 수 있습니다.
특히 PA6 같은 반결정성 고분자는 시간이 지나며 국부 강도 저하나 응력 균열이 생길 수 있습니다.
가능하면 강한 용제로 묽게 하지 않은 에폭시계/폴리에스터계 퍼티나, 자동차 범퍼·나일론용 플라스틱 호환 퍼티를 권장합니다.
본 작업 전에 항상 작은 부위에서 먼저 테스트하세요.
폴리에스터 수지 코팅과 뒤틀림 위험
이 우려는 타당합니다.
많은 폴리에스터 수지는 경화 중 발열합니다.
내부 온도가 부피와 환경에 따라
80–100°C를 넘을 수 있습니다.PA6 복합재는 대략
100–120°C부근부터 연화 경향이 커질 수 있어, 얇거나 지지가 약한 부품은 경화 중 뒤틀릴 수 있습니다.
더 안전한 마감 선택지
2K 에폭시 프라이머 / 자동차용 필러 프라이머 접착이 좋고 경화 중 열 안정성이 비교적 좋습니다.
자동차용 플라스틱 접착 촉진제 PA 또는 PP 표면용 제품을 먼저 사용하면 상도나 퍼티 접착에 도움이 됩니다.
저발열 에폭시 수지 코팅 표면 스무딩용 저발열 에폭시를 쓰고, 먼저 작은 부품으로 테스트하세요.
기계적 마감 + 도장 샌딩 → 필러 프라이머 → 재샌딩 → 자동차용 도장 순서가 가장 무난합니다.
요약
나일론 부품에 아세톤 희석 퍼티를 직접 쓰는 것은 피하는 편이 좋습니다.
폴리에스터 수지는 뒤틀림을 유발할 수 있으므로, 얇거나 큰 부품에서는 특히 주의하세요.
플라스틱 호환 퍼티, 저발열 코팅, 프라이머 + 도장 조합이 더 안전합니다.
PLA 제품에 왜 Proposition 65 벤젠 경고가 붙어 있나요?
이 표기는 제품팀의 보수적인 판단에 따른 것입니다.
캘리포니아 Prop 65 대응 과정에서, 모든 제품을 완전히 시험하지 못한 상황에서 대표 항목으로 벤젠을 표기한 것입니다.
즉, 제품에 실제로 벤젠이 들어 있다는 뜻으로 받아들이면 안 됩니다.
향후 추가 시험을 통해 이 표기를 제거할 수 있는지 검토할 수 있습니다.
Fiberon™ 소재는 포장 시점에 수분 함량이 어느 정도인가요?
모든 Fiberon™ 필라멘트는 건조 후 진공 포장되며, 수분 함량이 0.3% 미만이 되도록 관리합니다.
배치 기준 시험에서는 보통 0.15% 미만이 나옵니다.
왜 ESD 소재는 더 높은 온도로 출력하면 저항이 크게 낮아지나요?
출력 온도가 높아지면 고분자 용융 상태에서 CNT(탄소나노튜브)의 이동성과 분산이 좋아집니다.
그 결과 전도성 네트워크 형성이 더 잘 되고, 표면 저항이 몇 자릿수 수준으로 크게 낮아질 수 있습니다.
페인트 희석제나 일반 용제에 강한 Polymaker 필라멘트는 무엇인가요?
이 용도에는 PPS 계열이 가장 적합합니다.
우선 추천 후보는 Fiberon™ PPS-CF10 또는 Fiberon™ PPS-GF20입니다.
PolyDryer는 어떻게 작동하나요? 같은 팬과 히터로 어떻게 3단계를 만들 수 있나요?
설정과 온도 조절은 주로 전류 제어로 이뤄집니다.
팬 속도(RPM)와 풍량은 고정되어 있으며, 설정값에 따라 바뀌지 않습니다.
히터 출력도 기본적으로는 동일하지만, 목표 온도와 공기 온도 변화에 따라 전체 소비전력이 달라집니다. 이 차이는 주로 전류 제어에서 생깁니다.
아래는 관련 팬 사양입니다.
PPS-GF20의 손실 계수(dissipation factor) 데이터가 있나요?
현재 손실 계수는 직접 시험한 적이 없습니다.
출력성을 높이기 위한 소량 첨가제가 포뮬러에 들어 있어 손실 계수가 다소 올라갈 가능성은 있지만, 구체 수치는 제공할 수 없습니다.
용도에 맞는 조건으로 별도 시험하는 것을 권장합니다.
또 PPS의 높은 결정화도는 손실과 유전율을 낮추는 데 도움이 될 수 있으므로, 시험 전 130°C 또는 230°C 어닐링도 고려할 수 있습니다.
TDS의 유전율 값도 참고 자료로 활용할 수 있습니다.
I'm planning to use PolyCast filament not for lost-wax casting, but for lost-foam casting — is this possible?
No it wont work, the molten metal is not enough to get rid of the PolyCast pattern.
The foam is easy to burnout and vaporize in contact of molten metal, we think PolyCast is too dense.
Can HT-PLA be used as support material for higher temperature materials?
Yes! HT-PLA has been tested by the community and it does work as great support material for PET-CF. It may work for other high temperature materials as well, but so far only PET-CF has been tested.
Do you have relative permittivity for ABS and ASA?
We are sorry but this is not something we have at this time.
Can you sell empty spools?
I am sorry but we do not offer to sell empty spools at this time. It may be worth checking with our very active Discord community though to see if any members have empty spools they can give away.
There seems to be a line above the plunger seal on my PolyDryer box. Is this normal?
Yes this is normal. That's the injection molding seam.
It is hard to remove entirely especially with transparent material
Does PPS-CF or any other materials require ventilation while annealing?
While good ventilation is required for all materials while printing, annealing should not as the temperature does not go high enough to justify requiring ventilation.
Are your 5KG plastic spools recyclable?
Our 5KG spools are made of PP (polypropylene) and even include some recycled PP. It is recyclable so long as you check with your local recycling facility first.
Does ASA printing produce VOCs?
Yes, normally the smell during ASA printing is stronger than PLA/PETG, because there is more small molecules remained in ASA from polymerization process, which could be thought as the inherent property of ASAWe also recommend checking out this video by Thomas Sanladerer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nofn_MHrxrsAs you can see in that video though - it is recommended to have proper ventilation and filtration regardless of the plastic you are printing with.
Do you have a certificate that TPU90 complies with the essential safety and performance requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices?
The tests done on PolyFlex TPU90 are by method of ISO 10993 - 5(Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity), 10(Tests for irritation and skin sensitization), 11(Tests for systemic toxicity), 23(Tests for irritation)All the test reports are attached. Here are some learnings
the iso 10993 is the standard for medical devices (not for material). (EU) 2017/745 is also the standard for medical devices (not for material). In terms of this case, the tests should be finally done on printed insoles which means materials, printers, process of printing, environment of printing, etc are all related with the final result. and the tests should be done by our customer, if their products are regarded as the medical devices which need to follow (EU) 2017/745
The purpose of material companies (like us) to do the test on material is only to enhance the confidence that the final products(like insoles) can pass the test
In general understanding, material can pass ISO-10993 -5/10/11/23 is good for skin contact application
What are the shrinkage rates for our nylons? How much does CoPA or PA6-CF or PA12-CF or PA612-CF or any nylon shrink?
This depends a bit on if you are talking about the part right after it is done printing and annealing, or if you mean after you allow it to get moisture conditioned. Right when you are done annealing the nylon print, it will shrink slightly, but after leaving it out to be moisture conditioned, the part will actually grow a bit as it absorbs moisture.
More data can be found HERE
How do I combine two PolyCast or PolySmooth PVB prints together?
To combine two PolyCast parts: Alcohol (it is a good solvent for PVB, which is dissolved into liquid then bonded through two halves, and then the solvent evaporates into a solid)
What coating or plaster is best to pair with PolyCast for investment casting?
For investment casting with PolyCast filament, the choice of ceramic coating can depend on the type of metal being cast and the desired surface finish. Common options include:
Silica-Based Coatings: Widely used and generally compatible with various metals.
Zircon-Based Coatings: Often preferred for high-temperature applications as they provide better thermal shock resistance.
How Hygroscopic is your Fiberon PPS-CF? How affected by moisture is it? Does PPS-CF require a filament dryer?
PPS-CF has a very slow moisture absorption rate and is not sensitive to moisture. However, moisture adhering to the filament can degrade the appearance of the printed parts. Therefore, we recommend using a PolyBox or PolyDryer to store the filament. If the filament has been exposed to the environment for more than 3 days, we suggest drying it again before use.
Can I print Fiberon PPS-CF at 300 degrees Celsius? Can PPS-CF be printed at a lower temperature?
We’ve set the minimum recommended printing temperature for PPS-CF at 310°C because, although extrusion is possible at 300°C, it can lead to significantly reduced interlayer bonding strength. This would negatively impact the overall performance and user experience.
Will we get Fiberon spools in 1KG? PET-CF, PPS-CF, PA-CF. 1KG spools for Fiberon?
We will not be making any Fiberon 1KG spools in the near future due to the fact that carbon fiber blends are more brittle on the spool and difficult to wind tightly. This means the core on the spool is larger and 1KG of filament will not fit on a 1KG spool.
We do offer 3KG options though for all Fiberon products.
What is PPS-CF10's chemical compatibility in contact with crude oil and aromatic solvents at ~120C for extended periods of time (several months)?
We have optimized the printability of PPS-CF10, making it easier to work with, but the base material remains PPS. PPS inherently possesses good resistance to oil and aromatic hydrocarbons, and we believe these chemical resistance properties will remain unchanged in this blend.
However, due to the specific nature of your application, we recommend conducting some testing to validate the material’s performance before full implementation. This will help ensure that any potential differences arising from switching materials do not adversely affect your results.
Is there a way to seal Carbon Fiber Nylon? This includes PA6-CF PA12-CF PA612-CF. Is there a way to make carbon fiber nylon water tight?
We didn't do rich experience on this, but we found there are several articles on the make parts water tight by using proper printing process.https://all3dp.com/2/watertight-3d-print-tutorial/https://blog.prusa3d.com/watertight-3d-printing-pt1-vases-cups-and-other-open-models_48949/
Is there a UL94 certification for PPS-CF? Is PPS-CF UL94 certified?
There is no UL94 certification for PPS-CF
How does PETG-ESD surface resistivity vs printing temperature work? Does printing temperature affect surface resistivity?
The surface resistivity is related with the nozzle temperature, as the surface resistivity related with
the conductivity of material
the adhesion of shell to shell and layer to layer - less space within the shell to shell and layer to layer help to lower surface resistivity
Therefore using higher nozzle temperature helps lower the surface resistivity.
More info HERE
Whys is the glass transition temperature (Tg) lower than the Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) for Nylon Materials (or any other material that this is true for)?
The glass transition temperature (Tg) refers to the temperature at which the amorphous regions of the polymer soften. However, HDT is a measure of the material’s ability to bear loads at elevated temperatures, which is more influenced by the crystalline regions and fiber reinforcement. Since the crystallinity increases during annealing, the HDT can surpass Tg as the material remains structurally stable at higher temperatures under load.
Annealing encourages increased crystallinity in the polymer. For PACF, this means the crystalline regions within the material become more organized and dense. These crystalline regions have a higher thermal stability than the amorphous regions, allowing the material to maintain its shape and stiffness at higher temperatures, even above its Tg.
Are the CF Fibers in various filled filaments the same across blends (PA6, PA12, PA612, etc) with only differing amounts of fiber? Or are the fiber lengths themselves different as well?
For PA6-CF, PA12CF and PA612CF, we are using same carbon fiber in production. For PET-CF, the carbon fiber will be shorter because the different process. For PETG-rCF, the Fiber is different and comes from recycled material.
Is PET-CF Chemically Resistant?
The chemical resistance is mainly decided by base material, and PET generally has a good chemical resistance. Check the charts below:
How do our Glow in the Dark Filaments Glow? Does our Glow in the Dark filaments use Zinc or Strontium Aluminate?
In terms of our Panchroma Glow, there is strontium inside but no zinc. For further information, the total noctilucent powder content in filament is 2-2.5 wt%, but we don't know the exactly strontium element content inside.
How are hex codes determined?
Hex code is currently an estimation of the perceived color: we take picture of a same print under the same lighting condition and run each pixel through an algorithm which output the HEX code
How are TD (Transmission Distances) determined?
The TD is measured with the TD-1 on the reference batch
Do any of our filaments have bisphenol a in them? Do any filaments have BPA? Does a certain material use BPA?
Bisphenol A is commonly used to polymerize into PC materials.Products made from polycarbonate can contain the precursor monomer bisphenol A (BPA). But no other product should.
Does any of our filament pass PLA EN 13432 conditions?
As we didn't go deep into this application (packaging), none of our product has been tested by this standard so far.
What is the difference between Panchroma Satin and Panchroma Matte?
Really it is just the finish - Panchroma Satin being less Matte than Panchroma Matte. But when it comes to branding our Panchroma Satin was our PolyTerra PLA + rebranded as Panchroma Satin. So Satin is slightly stronger than Matte - but didn't find it was strong enough to justify the "+" Label - so we are just calling it off the surface finish now
What are the specs of the fan used for PolyDryer, including rpm and air pressure?
The fan speed (RPM) and air volume flowrate are fixed and do not change to adjust the settings. Similarly, the heater power remains constant; however, the overall power consumption varies depending on the target temperature and changes in air temperature, which is mainly caused by current regulation.
Is Panchroma Translucent Natural PLA the same product as PolyLite PLA Natural?
Yes - they are the same product - just under new branding
Does the PolyDryer power supply have a safety listing from Intertek or UL?
Yes! Find those here: UL Test Report GCC Certificate
Can I turn the beep off on the PolyDryer?
This is not something that can be changed - though new units produced after May 2025 can: In the “SETTING” mode, press and hold both the “Pause” and “Decrease” buttons for 5 seconds to enter the buzzer level setting mode. The display will show “bu-01”. Use the “Increase +” or “Decrease −” buttons to adjust the volume. There are 3 volume levels available. After setting the desired volume, press the “Pause” button to save the setting and exit back to the “SETTING” mode.
Will TPU be able to handle as cold as -25℃?
TPU is not recommended for these cold temperatures as it is below the glass transition temperature - making the TPU more hard and brittle.
Is there a way to use the PolyDryer with the PolyBox?
There is a downloadable file you can use here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1418219-polybox-ii-polydryer-remix?from=search#profileId-1473071
Do you have any data on the compressive strength of ASA or ABS?
We do not have this data at this time.
Is there a way to recharge the UV transition PLA?
The effect will last just a couple of passes unless putting the print under UV for a long time.
Nylon's properties change dramatically depending on if they are printed wet or dry, however, it does not seem to effect the heat deflection temperatures of the material based on your spec sheets. Is this true?
HDT is primarily a function of the polymer's crystalline structure and glass transition temperature, which are not significantly affected by absorbed moisture.
While moisture reduces tensile strength and modulus, the softening point under a given load (which HDT measures) remains relatively stable because it depends on the thermal transition of the base polymer and fiber reinforcement, not on small changes in the amorphous regions.
That being said, long-term thermal aging in humid environments can still accelerate degradation of properties, even if HDT under short-term testing remains similar.
So in short:
Although the HDT of PA6-CF is largely unaffected by wet vs. dry state, this does not mean performance under heat and load will be identical in real-world conditions, because creep resistance and dimensional stability may still decline with moisture.
If your application involves continuous exposure to high temperature and humidity, we recommend:
✔ Printing with dry filament
✔ Annealing after printing to improve crystallinity and dimensional stability
✔ Considering PET-CF or PPS-CF for superior hydrolytic stability if moisture resistance is critical
What are the HS Codes for your products?
HS code Filament: 3916909000
HS code Polybox: 84193900
HS Code PolyDryer 8419390000
HS Code PolyDryer box 8419908590
HS code Polysher: 8465930000
HS code Nebulizer: 8424300000
HS code pellet PolyCore: 3903900000
Is there a way to recharge the UV transition Panchroma PLA as the UV change has degraded over time?
Once the UV transition effect in the PLA fades, it can't be recharged or restored—this is a known limitation of the material.
Does the temperature resistance of a nylon change when wet vs when dry?
Nylon-based materials, including PA6-CF, show significant mechanical property changes depending on moisture content. Strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability typically decrease as moisture absorption increases.
However, regarding Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT):
HDT is primarily a function of the polymer's crystalline structure and glass transition temperature, which are not significantly affected by absorbed moisture.
While moisture reduces tensile strength and modulus, the softening point under a given load (which HDT measures) remains relatively stable because it depends on the thermal transition of the base polymer and fiber reinforcement, not on small changes in the amorphous regions.
Fiberon spools are wearing out my hardened nozzle - is this to be expected?
Nozzles are consumable parts and all carbon fiber materials are going to wear out the nozzles. And the harder the fiber and the higher the content the faster it will wear out. The hardened steel nozzle material slows this process down. If there is a high demand for model accuracy, we recommend changing the nozzles regularly for printing.
Also nozzle wear is not linear, so if you don't want to change nozzles frequently, consider using 0.6mm nozzles or adding a dimensional compensation after a period of time to keep things stable.
What is the HS Code for Polymaker products?
HS codes are the same per product form:
HS code Filament: 3916909000
HS code Polybox: 84193900
HS Code Polydryer 8419390000
HS Code Polydryer box 8419908590
HS code Polysher: 8465930000
HS code Nebulizer: 8424300000
HS code pellet PolyCore: 3903900000
Do you have any info on heat creep with Polymaker CoPE?
If heat creep means filament becomes soft in the cold end and resultsi in clogging. Then, CoPE performs similarly to regular PLA (without jam-free) because of similar thermal properties.
Is it possible to use the traditional plaster method for casting a printed PolyCast filament model?
We dont really recommend plaster casting cuz it is usually not strong enough, you would need a very long burning process.
Here is a guy that tried casting with plaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeNMc_THrow
Do you have thermal conductivity info for Polymaker products?
We do not have this information as polymers are not normally used for their thermal conductivity.
Do you have CTI values for your products?
No, we suggest to take reference of base material. 3D printing parts has different infill, will change the total parts' property
Is your PETG-ESD range suitable for an ATEX zone?
Our Fiberon™ PETG-ESD is formulated to provide stable electrostatic discharge (ESD) properties, but please note the following important points:
The material has been tested internally for surface resistance values that fall within the ESD-safe range.
However, it does not carry third-party ATEX certification, nor has it been validated specifically for explosive atmospheres.
Because 3D printing parameters, part geometry, and environmental conditions (such as humidity and wear) can all influence ESD behavior, we cannot guarantee compliance with ATEX requirements based solely on filament data.
At this time, we do not offer filaments with formal ATEX approval. If your application requires certified materials, we recommend conducting application-specific testing under your operating conditions or pursuing certification with a notified body using printed parts.
That said, if your requirement is primarily to maintain consistent ESD performance, we suggest:
Printing PETG-ESD at higher nozzle temperatures (around 270 °C) to achieve optimal conductivity.
Regularly testing the surface resistance of printed parts to confirm they remain within your required range.
Why are the tops and bottoms of my print less shiny and more matte than the shell walls?
This is caused by how FDM printers lay down layers, which scatters light and makes the surface less glossy. Sides look clearer because of the way the layers stack. You can try lowering fan speed, slowing down print speed, or tweaking temperature, but some matte finish is just part of the process.
Are you discontinuing your 2.85mm filament?
Yes - this is slowly being discontinued due to lack of demand. We still have the ability to make custom spools though of any size, though we have a large 1,000KG minimum order for something like that.
What happened to your PolyMax PC-FR?
We had some raw material sourcing issues and it is currently not being produced. We are investigating an alternative solution at this time.
In the meantime we suggest checking out either PPS-CF or PPS-GF as they are both V0 flame retardant.
Do you have suggestions for print settings (Z-gap and support interface density etc) for using Pachroma CoPE as support material for PLA?
The suggested support settings when using support for PLA would be used - such as a 0mm Z distance.
Does Fiberon™ PETG-ESD (Formerly PolyMax™ PETG-ESD) filament meet ANSI S20.20 ESD Standard
Fiberon™ PETG-ESD (formerly PolyMax™ PETG-ESD) has been internally tested to demonstrate stable surface resistance within the ESD-safe range. However, the material itself is not formally certified to ANSI/ESD S20.20 or other third-party standards at this time.
Because 3D printing introduces variability (printer settings, geometry, environment, etc.), the ESD performance of finished parts can differ. For this reason, we recommend that customers validate the ESD properties of their specific printed parts under their required test standards.
Does Fiberon PET-CF17 stick to standard PETG in a single print?
Fiberon™ PET-CF17 and standard PETG are generally compatible and can adhere to one another during printing, since both are PET-based materials. This makes it possible to use PET-CF17 as a structural core with PETG as the outer layer.
That said, we recommend carrying out application-specific testing before using this combination in final parts. While adhesion is usually good, a few considerations are important:
Mechanical differences: PET-CF17 is reinforced and has higher stiffness with lower shrinkage, while plain PETG is more ductile. This mismatch may cause internal stress, particularly in large bonding areas or under thermal cycling.
Practical advice: For smaller surface interfaces, the materials typically bond well. For larger contact areas, we do not recommend relying solely on adhesion, as stresses may accumulate and affect long-term stability.
Process conditions: Drying both filaments and printing at sufficiently high nozzle temperatures will help ensure good interlayer fusion.
In summary, the combination can work, but please validate it with your application requirements. For demanding mechanical parts, we recommend avoiding very large bonding areas between PETG and PET-CF17.
Do you have any skin safe data for our Panchroma Matte or other Panchroma PLA products?
No, we don't have any skin safe data for Panchroma. The biggest challenge on this is that there is no industrial standard on food/skin safety filaments.
Do you have compressive strength data for PET-CF?
Sorry, we do not publish a single, generic “compressive strength for annealed PET-CF17 through-bolted connections” because the compressive/bearing performance of FFF parts depends strongly on print orientation, wall thickness, infill, annealing procedure and local geometry.
Do you have a declaration that your filaments are PFAS/PFOS free?
Yes you can find that in our 인증 및 선언문page.
What ESD testing methods were used on your Fiberon ESD materials?
The surface resistivity for Fiberon™ PETG-ESD and PA612-ESD is tested using the ANSI/ESD STM11.11 standard on 3D printed bars
My PETG-rCF prints are sticking to well to the build plate.
We can recommend to use PVA/PVP glue to help
The tape at the end of a Fiberon spool is causing my prints to fail - can this be fixed?
Yes! This has already been fixed for any Fiberon products manufactured after August 2025.
Do you have a General Certificate of Conformity(GCC) or Children's Product Certificate(CPC) for your filament?
You can find our GCC on our 인증 및 선언문page
Do you have dielectric constant data for PETG-ESD?
No, dielectric constant is more for insulation material such as Fiberon PPS-GF20, which we do have this data for.
Do ASA-CF or Panchroma Luminous require a 0.6mm nozzle or are they good to use a 0.4?
All Fiberon filaments are good with 0.4mm. Panchroma Luminous doesn't require 0.6mm nozzle but needs a hardened nozzle.
What temperature should I use on a soldering iron to put in a heat set into filament?
There is no perfect number but we would suggest right around or slightly above the extrusion temperature. You will have to act fast at this temperature so you can reduce the temperature if that is too high.
Is the red flashing light on my Polydryer implying it is malfunctioning?
No! The red flashing light means it is working and actively drying.
Noticing ASA supports are causing uglier prints with same settings as ABS - what do you suggest?
Some individuals have found better results with support material on ASA by decreasing the support Z-gap vs ABS.
Do you have a recommended support material for PET-GF?
It is compatible with polysupport for PA12 or PLA. However, based on R&D tests, the adhesion is too strong to be considered supportive. Therefore, we did not include it in the TDS.
Right now we do not have a material we suggest.
Is there a measurement to determine creep?
There is - but it can be very costly. We are developing our own in-house method to measure creep and should be added to TDS documents in the coming future - but no ETA at this time.
Why is there a discrepancy between your TDS and App for Young's Modulus in the Z-axis for PolySmooth?
They are both correct but different testing methods, the Material App is the newest testing method.
Old Testing Method: Printing a dog bone vertically
New Testing Method: Printing a cylinder and die cut the dog bone shape from it
TDS will be updated shortly.
Does your polylite PC PC01001 contains silicone or silicone-based components?
No, it does not contain Silicone or silicone-based components.
PET-GF is sticking too well to my textured PEI, any suggestions?
This is most noticable with clean, new textured PEI plates. We suggest using some glue stick on your build plate and waiting until the build plate is at room temperature before trying to remove the part.
Do you have a white easier to print version of your Fiberon TDS?
Not at this time but we will be launching a new version of our app shortly where you will be able to export TDS information into a printable PDF.
Why can't I buy PC-FR?
We have sourcing issues for raw materials and so we are not currently manufacuturing this.
Do you have the thermal conductivity (λ) or U-value data of PolyLite™ PLA?
The thermal conductivity of PolyLite PLA in the solid state can be referred to: 0.231W/(m*)K, and the very detailed data is not available for the time being.
In addition, the thermal conductivity data is not a fixed value, which is related to the crystallization state, melting state and other condensed states of PLA materials.
Do you know any foundries that can use your Polycast in Europe?
We have been in contact with this French company before:
Here's one we know of in the Netherlands, that has worked with our Polycast before:
https://www.kustersgoumans.nl/nl/
Here's a very big company that has locations across Europe that I found through Google:
Do you have a tough/abrasive resistant PTFE tube you can suggest for abrasive filaments
We do not know of any - we are sorry
Do you offer DMA (dynamic mechanical analysis)?
There are many type of DMA - we do not have this data but please let us know what you need and we can look into it
Do you have plans to include formulation codes to products - so that there is the same code regardless of the spool size or filament diameter being used?
We do not have plans for this at this time
Can you please tell what actually Matte makes different from "normal" PLA? It says "with organic/mineral filling". What exactly does that mean?
Organic filler derives from living or once-living organisms like plants. Starch is a good example which is the raw material for PLA.
Mineral fillers derived from naturally occurring rocks and minerals that are mined and ground into a fine powder. Clay and Silica are typical examples here.
Panchroma™ Matte PLA formula has a higher compostability than regular PLA because it has a different formula.
But I am sorry that we can't communicate what exact material that we use in Panchroma Matte PLA, because it is confidential information to our material formula.
Can you use any PolyFlex TPU in the AMS?
At this time (12/5/2025) there are no TPUs we offer that are compatible with the AMS
Why is my filament fused together on the spool?
This is normally because the spool was heated up too hot for the material. Be careful to always dry your filament at the recommended temperature range to prevent this.
We noticed that PETG-ESD is having different surface resistance depending on the section on the print - why is this?
Why the bottom surface is more conductive
For PETG-ESD, the ESD performance comes from the conductive pathway formed by carbon nanotubes (CNT).
The bottom surface, pressed directly against the build plate, has strong melt compression and excellent CNT alignment, resulting in lower resistance.
The top surface, especially if the melt flow is not fully merged or is cooled too quickly, can form weaker CNT contact, which leads to extremely high resistance values.
This difference can become very large if the top layers are not dense enough or if the melt does not fully coalesce.
How to improve top-surface ESD performance
To significantly reduce resistance on the top surface, we strongly recommend:
Increase top layers to at least 6–8 to ensure full melt merging.
Use a solid top infill pattern (rectilinear or concentric).
Lower top-surface print speed (20–40 mm/s) to improve melt fusion.
Increase flow to 100–105% for the top layers.
Perform top-surface ironing, which can greatly improve CNT connectivity by re-melting the surface and allowing the CNT network to reform more uniformly.
Ironing is often the single most impactful step when users see extremely high resistance on the top layer.
Are there toxic fumes or vapors when PolyCast is burned or melted?
The glass transition temperature of components in Polycast is 60–70 °C, so temperatures above 335 ℉ may cause small amounts of components to leach out.
Additionally, the “sweet” smell generated during Polycast heating needs to be further confirmed. Identifying the specific compound responsible for the “sweet” smell would require outsourcing for testing, which could take a considerable amount of time.
As a short-term solution, we suggest the customer reduce the temperature used during the wax burnout process.
What is the darker brown in the Panchroma dual gradient wood PLA, do you sell it on it's own?
It is Earth Brown Matte PLA - but it won't look identical from what is is mixed in the gradient colors. Simply because, gradient color production process is mixing colors together all the time.
What support material would you suggest for PolyCast?
PolyDissolve works best. You can also use PLA as a breakaway support material option.
What is the support material you would suggest for Fiberon ASA-CF08?
We recommend PolySupport for PA12, as it is specifically designed for support material. PLA can be considered as an alternative.
Do you have any options to purchase a replacement spool roller for the PolyDryer?
Not for now. So we would suggest to print one. Here's the reference data: length 90.5mm, Φ20.8mm.
Do you have an adhesive recommendation for a build plate for Fiberon PETG-rCF?
We have not done tests but we assume that 3D Gloop for PET should work.
Is it possible for us to please receive SDS sheets that list 100% of the composition?
We are sorry but we cannot release that information as it is proprietary
Do you have HDT data for PPS-GF NOT annealed?
There is a common misconception regarding the provision of unannealed HDT for crystalline materials. For PET-GF15, we provide the HDT of the material 'as printed' state. However, this only represents the HDT of printed samples and does not apply to the unannealed HDT across all printing processes. This is because different printing processes result in varying initial crystallinity levels, which significantly influence the HDT of crystalline materials.
To assess the minimum heat resistance of materials in an unannealed state, I recommend using the glass transition temperature (Tg) as a reliable reference point. Additionally, our tests show that the PPSCF formulation has minimal differences compared to Bambu. Our mechanical properties are slightly lower than Bambu's, but our printing performance is somewhat superior.
Do you have butadiene content for your ABS?
We are sorry but we do not have this information to share
Will your PPS-GF work for an application with a line voltage of 230V?
Electrical insulation perspective
PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) is intrinsically a good electrical insulator, and the addition of glass fiber (GF) does not make the material electrically conductive. From a bulk material standpoint, PPS-GF maintains high volume resistivity and dielectric strength, which are suitable for typical low-voltage electrical insulation applications, including 230 V systems.
However, for 3D-printed parts, electrical performance is influenced not only by the base polymer but also by:
Layer-to-layer interfaces
Internal porosity
Print orientation and wall thickness
Environmental factors such as humidity and contamination
Because of this, printed PPS-GF parts should be treated as structural or functional insulation, not as a certified electrical safety barrier unless validated.
Safety and compliance considerations
We do not claim third-party electrical certification (e.g., IEC, UL insulation class) for 3D-printed PPS-GF parts.
If the part is used in proximity to live conductors, creepage and clearance distances must be designed according to the applicable electrical standard, independent of the material choice.
For critical applications, dielectric withstand and insulation resistance testing on the final printed part is strongly recommended.
Thermal and environmental suitability
PPS-GF is particularly well suited if the application also involves:
Elevated operating temperatures
Thermal cycling
Exposure to oils, fuels, or aggressive chemicals
These are areas where PPS-GF typically outperforms many engineering plastics.
Practical recommendations
To maximize electrical safety in a 230 V application:
Use multiple perimeters and high infill to reduce internal voids.
Avoid thin sections near live conductors.
Ensure the part remains dry and clean during service.
Validate the printed component under actual operating conditions, including voltage, temperature, and humidity.
Summary
Material capability: PPS-GF itself is suitable for 230 V from an insulation standpoint
Key limitation: Final electrical safety depends on part design and print quality
Best practice: Perform application-specific electrical testing before deployment
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