BASF - Ultrafuse PA

The key features of Ultrafuse PA are the high strength and high modulus. Furthermore, Ultrafuse PA shows a good thermal distortion stability.

Benefits at a Glance

• Good fatigue resistance
• High mechanical strength
• Low melting point makes it printable for many FFF printers
• Good wear resistance/ lubricity
• Good impact resistance at low temperatures

Example Applications

• Most engineering sectors
• Suitable for a wide range of different components and machine elements, such as high-grade electrical insulation material

Material Properties

• Tensile Strength (MPa): 16.4 (ZX), 61.4 (XY)
• Flexural Modulus (MPa): 2149 (ZX), 2246 (XZ), 2051 (XY)
• Elongation at Break: 0.8 % (ZX), 9.6 % (XY)
• Impact Strength Izod notched (kJ/m2): 1.7 (ZX), 3.9 (XZ), 5.8 (XY)
• Impact Strength Izod unnotched (kJ/m2): 3.2 (ZX), 45.6 (XZ), 28.0 (XY)
• HDT @ 0.45 MPa: 135 oC

Printing Guidelines

• Nozzle Temperature: 220-250 °C
• Build Chamber Temperature: -
• Bed Temperature: 90 - 120 °C
• Bed Material: Glass + PVA / Kapton tape / PA adhesive
• Nozzle Diameter: ≥ 0.4 mm
• Print Speed: 30 -60 mm / s