PCTG – Graphite – Fiberlogy (made in EU)

PCTG – Graphite – Fiberlogy (made in EU)

PCTG belongs to the same family of polyesters as the increasingly popular PET-G. Compared to its more popular counterpart, PCTG offers greater impact strength, temperature resistance and transparency, making it an excellent alternative to PET-G. This filament does not require a heated chamber, making it ideal for use with home printers. It provides high dimensional stability and the low shrinkage prevents the pattern from cracking. This makes it an easy material to print, even for people without much 3D printing experience.

PCTG is characterized by much higher impact strength compared to similar materials (e.g. PET-G). It achieves results in the order of 90 kJ/m2 (PET-G: 5-8 kJ/m2) when tested by the Izod method (tooth test). PCTG withstands higher temperatures (up to 76 °C).

Fiberlogy PCTG is recyclable and approved for food contact*. The material does not contain BPA.
* applies to the Pure TR version

APPLICATION IN 3D PRINTING:

• INDUSTRY: spare parts, short series, utility models
• CARS: engine compartment components, automotive component housings, air intakes, fluid funnels
• SPORT: accessories, pads, airsoft elements

Properties:

• high impact strength (up to 20 times greater than PET-G)
• high chemical resistance
• high optical transparency
• easy printing – dimensional stability and low shrinkage
• suitable for contact with food – BPA free

How to print?

The following parameters are only suggested print settings for this material. To ensure the best print quality, it is necessary to select the appropriate settings for a specific printer and printing conditions.

• Nozzle temperature 250-270°C
• Bed temperature 90-110°C
• No closed chamber required
• Fan 0-25%
• Flow rate 90-100%
• Print speed < 100 mm/s
• Surface masking tape, PVA glue, hairspray
• Retraction (direct) 1-2 mm
• Withdrawal (Bowden) 4-6 mm
• Retraction speed 20-45 mm/s
• Drying conditions 60°C / 4h

Notes Due to the strong adhesion to the bed, it is not recommended to print directly on its surface or on glass. This can lead to failure. We recommend using masking tape.