Technical Data Sheet

Jun. 2017

Version 3.0

PolySmooth™
PolySmooth™ is PVB based filament featuring excellent printability, balanced mechanical properties, and "polishability".

Physical Properties
Property

Testing method

Typical value

Density

ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)

1.08 – 1.10 (g/cm3 at 21.5˚C)

Glass transition temperature

DSC, 10 °C/min

70 (°C)

Vicat Softening temperature

ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633)

Melt index

210 °C, 2.16 kg

Natural: 67 (˚C)
Colored: 70 (˚C)
Transparent: 70 (˚C)
6.6 – 6.7 (g/10 min)Decomposition temperature

TGA, 20 °C/min

260 (˚C)

Tested with 3D printed specimen of 100% infill

Mechanical Properties
Property

Testing method

Young’s modulus (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

Tensile strength (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

Elongation at break (X-Y)

ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)

Bending modulus

ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

Bending strength

ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

Charpy impact strength

ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)

Typical value
Natural: 1745 ± 151 (MPa)Colored: 2047 ± 111 (MPa)Transparent: 2092 ± 152 (MPa)Natural: 35.7 ± 1.7 (MPa)Colored: 39.8 ± 0.7 (MPa)Transparent: 44.1 ± 0.8 (MPa)Natural: 5.8 ± 0.9 (%)
Colored: 4.5 ± 1.4 (%)
Transparent: 3.4 ± 0.4 (%)
Natural: 1198 ± 173 (MPa)Colored: 1846 ± 109 (MPa)Transparent: 2062 ± 29 (MPa)Natural: 60.2 ± 1.6 (MPa)Colored: 64.9 ± 1.2 (MPa)Transparent: 76.2 ± 2.3 (MPa)2Natural: 9.6 ± 0.9 (kJ/m )2
Colored: 9.2 ± 1.2 (kJ/m )2Transparent: 5.2 ± 0.3 (kJ/m )All testing specimens were printed under the following conditions:nozzle temperature = 220 °C, printing speed = 45 mm/s, build plate temperature = 60 °C, infill = 100%
All specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24h prior to testing

Recommended printing conditions
Parameter
Nozzle temperature

200 - 230 (˚C)

Build Surface material

Glass, Blue Tape, BuildTak®

Build surface treatment

None, Applying PVA glue to the build surface

Build plate temperature

0 - 70 (˚C)

Cooling fan

Turned onPrinting speed

40 - 90 (mm/s)

Raft separation distance

0.1 - 0.14 (mm)Retraction distance

1-3 (mm)

Retraction speed

30 - 40 (mm/s)

Recommended environmental temperature

20 - 30 (˚C)

Threshold overhang angle

60 (˚)

Recommended support material

PVA

Based on 0.4 mm nozzle and Simplify 3D v.4.0. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters

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Technical Data Sheet

Jun. 2017

Version 3.0

150.00Z axis

114.00

20.00

10.00

80.00

4.00

4*R25Tensile testing specimen; ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)10.00

80.00
60.00

4.00

Z axis

Flexural testing specimen; ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)

80.00
Z axis10.00

45.00°

4.00

Impact direction

Impact testing specimen; ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)

Disclaimer:
The typical values presented in this data sheet are intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They
should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. Actual values may vary significantly with printing
conditions. End- use performance of printed parts depends not only on materials, but also on part design, environmental
conditions, printing conditions, etc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Each user is responsible for determining the safety, lawfulness, technical suitability, and disposal/recycling
practices of Polymaker materials for the intended application. Polymaker makes no warranty of any kind, unlessannounced separately, to the fitness for any use or application. Polymaker shall not be made liable for any damage, injury
or loss induced from the use of Polymaker materials in any application.

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