{"product_id":"fiberx-peek-gf20","title":"FibreX™ PEEK+GF20 Filament","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFibreX™ PEEK+GF20 Glass Fiber Reinforced PEEK 3D Printer Filament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3DXTech'sFibreX™ PEEK+GF20 (PolyEtherEtherKetone) is one of the highest-performance polymers in world. In fact, it’s one of the highest-performance plastics ever invented. Now reinforced 20% with glass fibers, PEEK+GF20 has exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties along with its low warp, increased stiffness, and improved dimensional stability. PEEK+G20 is a go-to material in some of the most demanding applications where failure is not an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of PEEK+GF20 Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInherently flame resistant and self-extinguishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term hydrolytic stability even above 250°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding resistance to a broad range of chemicals, including automotive fluids, fully halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols, and aqueous solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow smoke and toxic gas emissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent dimensional stability with low heat creep, low and uniform coefficient of thermal expansion, giving PEEK highly reproducible part-to-part dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh thermal properties with a Tg of 143°C, CUT of 260°C, and Tm of 343\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical PEEK+GF20 Applications Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeals, Gears, Bushings, Bearings, Pump and Compressor Components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustries Served: Auto, Aerospace, Defense, Semi-conductor, Oil \u0026amp; Gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEEK has an excellent resistance to hydrolysis in boiling water and superheated steam (sterilization\/autoclave) at temperatures in excess of 250°C (482°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral thermal properties of PEEK+GF20 are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass Transition Temperature (Tg) 143°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt Temperature (Tm) 343°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous Use Temperature (CUT) 260°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFibers made of glass reinforced into the polymer during manufacturing and aligned along the axis of filament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis, along with their physical makeup, give this material enormous strength and mechanical properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass fiber reinforcement gives material a lot of desirable properties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh stiffness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh chemical resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow thermal expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReinforcing plastic with glass fibers produces a 3D printing filament which exhibits the best properties of both fiberglass \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the plastic of choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is It Good For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for any applications which require strength and rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor these reasons, glass fiber reinforced filament is very popular in automotive, mechanical, civil engineering, and research industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find standard brass nozzles are chewed through very quickly compared to standard wear and tear. When worn through, the nozzle diameter will widen inconsistently and the printer will experience extrusion issues. It's \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e this material be printed through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hardened-steel-nozzles\" title=\"Hardened Steel 3D Printer Nozzles\"\u003eHardened Steel Nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting with CarbonX™ PEEK+CF10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEEK has a melt temperature (Tm) of 343°C, therefore, you will need an all-metal extruder capable of reaching (and holding) temps upwards of 400°C or more depending on your specific printer. Every printer \/ slicer is different and you will need to tinker a bit to find a process that works for you. One of the more difficult aspects of printing with PEEK was getting it to stick to the build plate. We developed Nano Polymer Adhesive specifically for PEEK, in the beginning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are our recommendations - which should act as a good starting point for you and your particular set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtruder Temps: 375 - 450°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed Temps: 130 - 160°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeated Chamber: 90-145ºC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed Prep: \u003ca title=\"Nano Polymer Adhesive\" href=\"https:\/\/vision-miner.myshopify.com\/products\/nano-polymer-adhesive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNano Polymer Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNozzle: We strongly recommend a 0.4mm orifice or larger. We strongly recommend our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hardened-steel-nozzles\" title=\"Hardened Steel 3D Printer Nozzles\"\u003eHardened Steel Nozzles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying: 120ºC for 4+ hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer Height: Ideal layer height is 60% of nozzle diameter. We do not recommend printing layers below 0.25mm with carbon fiber grades. Lower than 0.25mm may create too much back pressure in the hot end and result in poor feeding, jams, drive gear clicking, and eating a notch into the filament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note - PEEK has a tendency to stick to metal (PEEK loves metal). Please make sure to purge out your extruder before it cools down or you run the risk permanent clogs. Seriously - we know this first hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visionminer.com\/data\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload MSDS \u0026amp; Technical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vision Miner","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":47345313841373,"sku":"PK04010500NAT","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":47345313874141,"sku":"PK004GF201000NAT0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/0506\/5530\/files\/502-GF20-PEEK-175mm-Natural-500g.png?v=1769827927","url":"https:\/\/hartsmartproducts.com\/products\/fiberx-peek-gf20","provider":"HartSmart Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}