The Filament PETG

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THE FILAMENT PETG by Spectrum – filament designed for those seeking a material that combines strength with ease of printing. THE FILAMENT PETG is the ideal choice for projects that require durability, flexibility and resistance. It merges the advantages of both PLA and ABS materials while remaining easy to print, even for less experienced users.

THE FILAMENT PETG by Spectrum is manufactured in Europe, which helps not only to reduce emissions associated with transportation but also guarantees consistent production quality. The filament is wound on a spool made from recycled plastic, certified as 2nd life. PETG is a practical choice for users who value both reliability and the convenience of working with a material that maintains excellent mechanical properties.

THE FILAMENT PETG is perfect for creating functional parts, tools, prototypes and technical components that need to withstand daily stresses. Its physical properties make it an indispensable material for projects that require both precision and durability.

By choosing THE FILAMENT PETG by Spectrum, you are opting for strength and versatility – a solution that meets the demands of the most challenging projects.

Technical data

Material:
PET-G
Available diameter:
1.75 / 2.85 [mm]
Diameter tolerance:
+/- 0.03 [mm]
Density
1.27 [g/cm3]
Thermal resistance:
HDT B - 78°C
Surface finish:
shiny
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:
230-255°C
Bed temperature:
60-75°C
Recommended printing speed:
40-120 mm/s
Recommended shell thickness:
0.40 - 2.70mm
Recommended layer height:
0.05 - 0.30mm
Cooling:
75-100%
Closed chamber for printing:
not necessary
Dry box recommended:
no
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended:
no
Adhesive:
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)

Material characteristics

  • high transparency as compared to other materials for additive manufacturing
  • very good mechanical properties as regards rigidity, hardness and impact resistance
  • temperature resistance HDT – 69°C
  • Vicat softening temperature – 78°C
  • chemical resistance
  • high dimensional accuracy
  • combines the advantages of PLA and ABS
  • exceptional adhesion between layers
  • odour-free printing

Applications

  • visual and functional prototyping
  • fit testing
  • concept models
  • manufacturing aids
  • manufacturing of semi-transparent enclosures and backlit sections of various boards and signs

Case study

In the pursuit of fostering scientific curiosity, hands-on learning, and a passion for robotics, a dedicated team embarked on an ambitious project to construct and fabricate motorized replicas of the Mars rovers Curiosity and Perseverance.

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Verify Your Spool

Check the course of diameter on the entire length of the spool, ovality, mean diameter and standard deviation for each manufactured spool individually.

Where to buy

Check the list of our local and online distributors.

A wide range of products

Wide portfolio consisting of over 50 filaments with a versatile range of properties and applications, divided into three segments: desktop easy-to-use, industrial grade and high performance.

High quality

Innovation, extrusion know-how and highest quality filaments are the pillars of Spectrum philosophy. Our team is working continously on the development of new materials and their applications.

European made

All filaments from our portfolio are in-house made. We use modern production lines equipped with non-standard solutions to obtain highest quality final product.

Professional technical support

Our qualified support team helps at every stage from material selection to the 3D printing process.

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