| Description | It’s always exciting to see how far we’ve come in the world of 3DPrinting,going from the original two polymers, ABS and PLA, to now having over15different types of Exotic Filaments to print with. And while many peoplemaybe surprised and somewhat overwhelmed at the many choices ofpolymersavailable, each of these polymers offer a unique set of strengthsandweaknesses – with each one being particularly good at a specific rangeofapplications. One of the most widely used and popular plastics that has been introduced to3DPrinting over the past decade or so is PETG filament, which is the plasticthatmany bottles, containers and similar types of products are made from. Itoffersan impressive level of durability against impacts and scraping, butalso a goodlevel of flexibility if it’s not printed too thick. This is whatmakes our 1kgspools of White 1.75mm PETG from eSUN such popular choices,since PETG seems tooffer the best of both worlds while also beingenvironmentally friendly andeasy to recycle. The PETG polymer, in addition to the above benefits, is also hydrophobicandresistant to absorbing water and moisture. This allows it to last a lotlongerthan other 3D Printer Filaments once opened, which is especiallyimportant ifyou live in very humid areas like along the coast. Furthermore,this polymermelts into liquid form very smoothly, which helps to improveextrusion and inturn boosts the potential quality of prints. These features,in conjunctionwith the high durability, impact strength and flexibility, makePETG plasticone of the most versatile and multifunctional plastics availableto hobbyistsand professionals alike. Technical Specifications:| – Polyethylene Terephthalate | – White | – Glycol-Modified | – 1.75mm | – 1.23 - Distortion Temperature (°C, 0.45MPa)
| – 64 - Melt Flow Index (g/10min)
| – 20(250°C/2.16kg) | – 49 | – 228 | – 68 - IZOD Impact Strength (kJ/m 3)
| – 8 | – 1kg Suggested Print Settings:| – 230 to 250 | – 80 or No Heat | – 30 to 60 | – 30 to 60 Typical Applications for White PETG 1.75mm 1kg eSUN:PETG filament is a popular polymer that is used for making bottles andsimilartypes of containers. This is in part due to the durability andflexibility ofthe plastic, as well as the fact that it’s environmentallyfriendly and easyto recycle. These characteristics also make it perfect for 3DPrinting yourown custom-designed bottles, electronics enclosures, as well as arange ofother items that need to have good impact resistance, reasonableflexibilityand a low impact on the environment. As a final note, just to add a cherry to the top of the proverbial cake,thispolymer also offers a unique feature that is important for 3D makers,which isthe fact that it’s hydrophobic, meaning that it is resistant toliquids andmoisture, giving it an extended lifespan compared to otherpolymers. And whileother plastics may need to be baked or dried if left out inhumidenvironments, PETG can withstand a lot more humidity and moisturewithoutabsorbing it, ensuring fewer printing problems and better overallprintingresults. |
