Raise3D PPA GF

A high-temperature composite filament for end-use applications

Raise3D Industrial PPA GF is a glass fiber reinforced composite filament material based on PPA (polyphthalamide or high-performance/high-temperature Nylon). PPA is distinguished from aliphatic polyamides (e.g.PA6) by higher melting point, glass transition temperatures (Tg), lower moisture absorption, and greater dimensional stability. The incorporation of short glass fibers (15wt.%) further improves upon the properties of PPA matrix, which makes PPA GF printed parts promising for end-use applications in automotive, aerospace, electrical and electronics (E&E) industry.

• High rigidity and strength
• Excellent thermal performance
• Lower moisture absorption
• Dimensional stability
• Chemical resistance
• Higher heat distortion temperatures
• Cost-effective

Compatibility: Raise3D Industrial PPA Support Filament

Applications                                                       

• Automobile
• Aerospace
• Electrical and electronics (E&E) industry
• End-use parts

Material Performance

Printing Guide

Recommended Print Settings:


Nozzle temperature (°C)
280-300℃


Bed temperature (°C)
80-100℃

Layer height (mm)
0.1-0.25 mm

Printing speed (mm/s)
35-90 mm/s

Cooling fan
ON

Drying temperature (°C)
70-80°C for 8 to 12 hours

Printing Notifications:

• Dry PET GF at 70-80°C for 8-12 hours before printing, as low moisture content is crucial for final printed part quality.
• After drying, we recommend storing PET GF filaments inside Raise3D Filament Dry Box during the printing process.
• Abrasion of the brass nozzle happens frequently when printing PET GF. Using an abrasion-resistant nozzle, such as hardened steel or a ruby nozzle, is highly recommended.
• After printing, it is recommended to anneal the printed model in an oven at 80-100°C for 8-12 hours.
• For a small size model (side length < 50 mm), annealing at 80℃ for 8 hours is recommended; For a medium-size model (50 mm < side length < 150 mm), annealing at 80℃ for 12 hours is recommended; For a large size model, 100°C for at least 12 hours is recommended.
• After annealing, a maximum of 0.1 % dimensional shrinkage could be observed along the Z-axis, depending on infill and layer height, and no significant dimensional shrinkage along the XY-axes.
• If PET GF is also used as the support material, please remove the support structure after annealing.