Ultrafuse® PA Details

filaments

Ultrafuse® PA

Ultrafuse® PA is the translation of BASF ́s Ultramid® to the 3D printing space. It is based on a copolyamide 6/66 grade of intermediate viscosity. With Ultrafuse® PA, it is possible to print semi-flexible thin parts; however, it is very rigid at higher thicknesses. It has a lower melting temperature than PA6 and PA66, meaning it can be printed at a lower temperature and also has better impact resistance versus PA6 and PA66, opening up a whole new application field for end-users.

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