PCTG GF10

Durability of PCTG enhanced by the advantages of glass fibre

The potential of high-impact PCTG inspired us to develop another composite based on this copolyester – Spectrum PCTG GF10. The use of glass fibre filling has resulted in a high-strength filament with an intriguingly matt surface.

When creating the composition, we paid particular attention to reducing the abrasiveness of the glass fibres, which is typical for this type of filling. For this reason, we used functionalised glass fibres with a less aggressive geometry, reducing degradation of the printer nozzle.

Spectrum PCTG GF10 is a technical filament with high stiffness and hardness. Thanks to its extremely high interlayer adhesion and low shrinkage, it allows even intermediate users to execute large prints.

In addition, the glass fibres give the prints a distinctive texture, which, in addition to its undoubted aesthetic qualities, also translates into increased usability. Models made from Spectrum PCTG GF10 can be used wherever increased adhesion, increased durability against cyclic load and chemical resistance are important.

Technical data

Material:
PCTG
Available diameter:
1.75 [mm]
Diameter tolerance:
+/- 0.03 [mm]
Density:
1.31 g/cm3
Thermal resistance:
HDT B - 78°C, VICAT - 89°C
Surface finish:
semi-matte
Verify your spool:
YES (course of diameter online graph - on the entire length of the spool, mean diameter, ovality, standard deviation individually for each manufactured spool)

How to use

Nozzle temperature:
250-270°C
Bed temperature:
>50°C
Recommended printing speed:
30-80 mm/s
Recommended shell thickness:
0.40 - 2.70mm
Recommended layer height:
≥ 0.15mm
Cooling:
50-85%
Closed chamber for printing:
not necessary
Dry box recommended:
no
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended:
yes
Adhesive:
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)

Material characteristics

  • 10% glass fibers
  • HDT thermal resistance (0.45MN/m2) – 78°C
  • Vicat softening point – 77°C
  • high stiffness and tensile strength
  • good impact resistance
  • high surface quality after printing
  • good corrosion resistance
  • chemical resistance
  • good chemical resistance and electrical and thermal insulation,
  • high dimensional accuracy of the printed elements

Applications

  • visual and functional prototyping
  • manufacture of safety devices, housings and covers
  • electrical safety components
  • conceptual models
  • manufacture of parts exposed to chemical agents
  • manufacturing tools and equipment
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