What to expect from PETG filament?
Prusament PETG
filament is manufactured by Prusa itself. The entire manufacturing
process is monitored and tested in detail. A margin of ±0.02mm, highly
constant colors and all mechanical properties of the material are
guaranteed.
About PETG
PETG is a very
resistant material with good thermal resistance. Its use is universal,
but more specific for mechanical parts for both indoor and outdoor use.
Its tendency to bulge is almost zero, so printing larger pieces will not
be a problem. PETG is used to print parts from Prusa's own printers!
It
is almost as easy to print as PLA, and still offers mechanical
properties that PLA cannot match. The G in PETG is for glycol, which is
added during production to modify the properties of PET, making it
easier to print, less brittle and more transparent when printing with
the transparent variants of the various colors. It is a rigid material,
but it has great flexibility to the point of preventing pieces from
breaking when subjected to great pressure.
Unlike PLA or
ABS, PETG tends to run more easily and leave a lot of lint in prints.
This can be overcome by increasing retraction and/or changing the hotend
temperature. If the prints still have some threads, you can use a heat
gun to quickly heat the piece, and they will come apart easily.
Print Settings:
Nozzle 250°C
Heatbed 70-90°C
Basic attributes of the material:
| + High temperature resistance - Does not work with very small parts
+ Easy to print - Leaves a lot of strings
+ Don't bulge so much - It's bad for bridges
+ Strength and durability
+ Easy to sand
Notes
Before printing, confirm that the printing surface is very clean.
To dry this filament, follow the instructions in this article.
See here:
Prusament PETG Technical Data Sheet |
