PolySmooth PVB
This Specialty family provides unique filaments from Polymaker to unlock new 3D printing applications.
PolySmooth™ is a unique, easy-to-print filament designed for hands-free post processing. The surface can be smoothed with alcohol to achieve layer free models using the Polysher.
PolySmooth™ features Polymaker's Layer-Free™ technology:
Layer-Free™ technology involves exposing a 3D printed part to an aerosol of micro-sized alcohol droplets, generated by a rapidly vibrating, perforated membrane called the nebulizer. The aerosol will then be adsorbed by the surface of the 3D printed part and render it smooth and layer-free.
How to smooth PolySmooth
PolySmooth™ can be smoothed with IPA using 2 methods:
1) Using the Polysher (less labor intensive, safer, more consistent and reliable results)
2) Spraying IPA with a spray bottle
For 2) we recommend spraying a thin coat of IPA on the surface of your PolySmooth™ model and let it dry for 15-20min and cycle these 2 steps until the desired smoothness.
CAUTION: Proceed in a well ventilated area to avoid inhaling IPA vapors.
Printing Settings
Printing Temperature: 190˚C - 220˚C
Bed Temperature: 25˚C - 70˚C
Printing Speed: 30mm/s - 60mm/s
Fan: ON
Direct Drive:
Retraction Distance: 1mm
Retraction Speed: 20mm/s
Indirect Drive:
Retraction Distance: 3mm
Retraction Speed: 40mm/s
Drying Settings: 50˚C for 12h
(Only if the material has absorbed moisture)
Mechanical Properties
Young's Modulus:
2047 ± 111 Mpa
Tensile Strength:
39.8 ± 0.7 Mpa
Bending Strength:
64.9± 1.2 Mpa
Charpy Impact Strength:
9.2 ± 1.2 kJ/m2
Thermal Properties
Glass Transition Temperature:
70.0˚C
Vicat Softening Temperature:
70.0˚C
Melting Temperature:
N/A
