Market leader in desktop 3D printing, MakerBothas announced its first specialty material offering for the METHOD 3D printer.
Users of the recently introduced performance system can now print with polyethylene terephthalate glycol, better known as PETG, to make parts for industrial applications, including functional prototypes, fixtures and fittings, and end-use components.
“PETG is the first product in a new range of materials for METHOD. Our customers have asked for different materials for a wide variety of applications that require high strength and durability, ”said Nadav Goshen, MakerBot CEO. “PETG is one of the most widely used polymers today. Because of its advanced properties and versatility, we consider PETG an excellent material for the production line and short-term production runs. “
This industrial grade material is expected to ship in June and has a heat deflection temperature of up to 70 ° C and strong layer adhesion to reduce shrinkage and warping during printing. PETG is moisture resistant and contains many chemicals and prints with a glossy surface and a good degree of ductility. It can also be used with METHOD’s water soluble PVA with double extrusion for complex parts and effortless removal of the carrier.
METHOD Specialty materials are intended for users looking for advanced material properties. They provide basic printing performance and may require additional workflow steps to print successfully. According to MakerBot, PETG requires a glue stick to be applied to the build plate before printing.
This latest specialty material also compliments MakerBot’s line of precision materials specifically designed for the METHOD printer, including MakerBot Tough, MakerBot PLA, and MakerBot PVA.