Plexiwire
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Plexiwire PETG is an excellent material for use in 3D printers and is becoming more affordable and popular. With the right print settings, PETG filament is very easy to print. It has excellent layer adhesion and is free of strong odor and toxic fumes. It also has very low shrinkage, which improves print accuracy and allows you to create large parts. At the same time, it is extremely durable and has high chemical resistance. This allows you to print objects that can withstand high temperatures, are suitable for food use or require a very high level of strength. The material does not decompose and is UV-resistant, which allows the products to be used outdoors. Many calls it the perfect combination of PLA and ABS, because you get stronger and more precise parts than when printing with ABS, but at the same time they do not decompose in aggressive environments and in the air like when printing with PLA.
Technical specifications
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Application
Due to its ease of printing and chemical resistance, PETG has many applications. It is often used to produce food containers and liquid containers. It is also widely used in medicine: its rigid structure allows it to withstand harsh sterilization processes, making it an ideal material for use in medical implants, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device packaging. The high level of resistance, together with resistance to aggressive substances, also helps to use it in moving mechanisms - it is often used in robotics.
Recommendations when printing PETG
For high-quality printing, it is important to use active ventilation or even a fan. This will help to avoid streaks and hanging threads. Although the fan can be turned off on the first layer, this will increase the adhesion of the layers. Another important parameter is the cleanliness of the nozzle. It is better to stop printing, remove the resulting streaks and start from where it stopped. Although the occurrence of extra drops will disappear when you adjust the optimal level of retraction. Cleaning the surface before each print is your guarantee that the object will be removed from the platform undamaged without any problems. Remember that PETG is quite a moisture-absorbing plastic. It must be properly dried before printing and stored in compliance with all the rules and requirements of the manufacturer. Otherwise, the plastic will absorb too much moisture.
| Material | PETG 1,75-300 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Length | 300 m |
| Weight netto | 900 g |
| Weight brutto | 1300 g |
| Extruder temperature | 230-255ºC |
| Table temperature | 50-70ºC |
| Pack | Carton box |
| Spool size | Diameter 200mm, thickness 72mm, hole diameter 55mm |
