3DXTech ThermaX PPS Natural 500g

ThermaX™ PPS [Polyphenylene Sulfide] is widely used in the most demanding applications because it has excellent chemical resistance coupled with superior mechanical and thermal properties.

Basic Attributes

• Melting temperatures (Tm) of 285°C
• Glass Transition temperature (Tg) of 85°C
• Excellent chemical resistance, insoluble in ANY known solvent under 200°C
• Stable dielectric constant and dissipation factor over a wide range of temps and frequencies.
• Inherently flame resistant and self-extinguishing
• Long-term hydrolytic stability for very low moisture absorption
• Exceptional strength and modulus even at elevated temperatures

Printing Setup

• Extruder: 315-345°C
• Bed Temp: 120-160°C
• Other: No cooling fan and print speeds of 16 mm/s as a starting point.
• Heated Chamber: Recommended, up to 50-90°C
• Drying Instructions: 110°C for 4 hours

Annealing (Post-Crystalizing) 3D Printed PPS Parts

Parts printed with PPS must be annealed after printing to ramp-up the crystallinity in the resin. This will maximize mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties. Full annealing generally requires 2-4 hours of heating at 130°C. The following process for annealing your ThermaX™ PPS parts will help assure ideal performance.

1. Place printed parts in cool, room-temp oven. Supports may be left on the part if there is a risk of part warping without them.
2. Set temp to 80°C and allow to stabilize for 1 hour.
3. Raise oven temperature to 130°C and allow to stabilize 2-3 hours, longer depending upon the size/thickness of the part.
4. Turn off oven heat and allow the printed part to cool to room temperature.