PETG features a heat deflection temperature of up to 70°C and strong layer adhesion designed to reduce shrinkage and warping during printing.
Desktop 3D printing leader, MakerBot, has announced its first Specialty Material offering for the METHOD 3D printer.
Users of its recently launched ‘performance’ system will now be able to print with polyethylene terephthalate glycol, better known as PETG, to produce parts for industrial applications, including functional prototypes, jigs and fixtures, and end-use components.
“PETG is the first in a new line of materials for METHOD. Our customers have been asking for different materials to use for a wide range of applications that require high strength and durability,” said Nadav Goshen, CEO, MakerBot. “PETG is one of the most widely used polymers today. Because of its advanced properties and versatility, we view PETG as an excellent material to be used on the manufacturing line and for short-run production runs.”
Expected to begin shipping in June, this industrial-grade material features a heat deflection temperature of up to 70°C and strong layer adhesion designed to reduce shrinkage and warping during printing. PETG is resistant to moisture and many chemicals and prints with a glossy finish and a good degree of ductility. It can also be used with METHOD’s dual extrusion water-soluble PVA for complex parts and effortless support removal.
METHOD Specialty Materials are intended for users looking for advanced material properties. They provide basic print performance and can require additional workflow steps to print successfully. MakerBot says PETG requires the application of an adhesion stick to the build plate prior to printing.
This latest Specialty Material also joins MakerBot's line of Precision Materials that have been developed specifically for the METHOD printer including MakerBot Tough, MakerBot PLA, and MakerBot PVA.
