PETG is a popular filament for 3D printers. The "G" stands for "glycol-modified," a modification that makes the filament clearer, less brittle, and easier to work with. PETG represents a balanced compromise between ABS and PLA.
Why Choose PETG for 3D Printing:
By choosing PETG, you benefit from a material that strikes a balance between the durability of ABS and the ease of use of PLA. Its excellent mechanical properties, resistance to warping, and versatility make it a top choice for various 3D printing applications, particularly when the printed parts face significant mechanical stress or come in larger sizes.
Minimum Wall: 1 mm
Smalest Detail: 0.4 mm
Layer hight: 0.2mm
Max Print size: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
Tollerance: 0.2% min ±0.3 mm
Delivery Times: Typicaly 4-5 Businessdays
• High Durability: PETG is known for its exceptional durability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Heat Resistance: PETG retains its strength and integrity at elevated temperatures, expanding its usability.
• Weather Resistance: It withstands moisture and environmental factors, making it a good choice for outdoor use.
• Food-Safe: PETG meets food contact standards, ensuring safety for food-related applications.
• Translucent: PETG offers partial transparency, adding aesthetic appeal for specific designs.
• Biocompatible: Suitable for certain medical and industrial applications.
• UV Stability: PETG exhibits reasonable UV resistance, suitable for outdoor applications.
• High Tensile Strength: PETG offers high tensile strength for load-bearing components.
• UV Instability: PETG is not highly resistant to UV light and may experience color changes over time.
• Lower Resolution in FDM Process: PETG may offer lower resolution in fine details when using the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process.
• Not Ideal for Very Large Prints: PETG may not be the best choice for very large components requiring high stability.
• Challenging to Post-Process: PETG can be more challenging to work with during post-processing and modifications.
Examples of PETG 3D Printing Applications
Applications in Research and Medical Technology:
Property | Test Method | Value |
Density | ISO 1183, GB/T 1033 | 1.24 g/cm3 at 23°C |
Melting Point | 210°C, 2.16kg | 17.1 g/10min |
Light Transmission | N/A | N/A |
Flame Resistance | N/A | N/A |
Moisture Absorption | 70% RH – 23°C | 0.542% |
Property | Test Method | Value |
Elastic Modulus (X-Y) | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 | 1523 ± 50 MPa |
Elastic Modulus (Z) | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 | 1603 ± 40 MPa |
Tensile Strength (X-Y) | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 | 31.7 ± 0.1 MPa |
Tensile Strength (Z) | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 | 29.4 ± 1.0 MPa |
Elongation at Break (X-Y) | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 | 4.43 ± 0.6% |
Elongation at Break (Z) | ISO 527, GB/T 1040 | 3.10 ± 0.51% |
Flexural Modulus (X-Y) | ISO 178, GB/T 9341 | 1068 ± 94 MPa |
Flexural Modulus (Z) | ISO 178, GB/T 9341 | N/A |
Flexural Strength (X-Y) | ISO 178, GB/T 9341 | 58.3 ± 0.38 MPa |
Flexural Strength (Z) | ISO 178, GB/T 9341 | 55.1 ± 4.9 MPa |
Impact Toughness (Charpy X-Y) | ISO 179, GB/T 1043 | 9.7 ± 2.6 kJ/m2 |
Impact Toughness (Charpy Z) | ISO 179, GB/T 1043 | 2.4 ± 0.6 kJ/m2 |
Property | Test Method | Value |
Glass Transition Temperature | DSC, 10°C/min | 79°C |
Melting Temperature | DSC, 10°C/min | N/A |
Crystallization Temperature | DSC, 10°C/min | N/A |
Decomposition Temperature | TGA, 20°C/min | 373°C |
Vicat Softening Temperature | ISO 306, GB/T 1633 | 82°C |
Heat Deflection Temperature | ISO 75 1.8MPa | 72.3°C |
Heat Deflection Temperature | ISO 75 0.45MPa | 75.7°C |
Thermal Conductivity | N/A | N/A |
Thermal Shrinkage | N/A | N/A |