3D printer manufacturer MakerBot expands its material portfolio for its METHOD 3D printer to include the approval of polyethylene terephthalate glycol or PETG. The PETG filament is the first specialty material that MakerBot brings out for its METHOD printer.
MakerBot introduced its METHOD 3D printer in December 2018 to bridge the gap between the desktop and industrial 3D printer markets. The 3D printer has a number of features that make it suitable for professional use, including a circulating heated chamber, double power extruders, and dry-sealed material chutes – all at an affordable price.
With the release of its special PETG filament, MakerBot now wants to give its METHOD users access to high-performance technical materials. The company also announced its intention to bring more specialty materials to its desktop additive manufacturing system.
“PETG is the first in a new line of materials for METHOD,” said Nadav Goshen, MakerBot CEO. “Our customers have asked for different materials for a variety of applications that require high strength and durability. 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. “
With the new PETG filament, engineers and designers can easily 3D print industrial parts, including functional prototypes, fixtures and fixtures, and even end-use parts. The material has a number of properties, including a heat resistance of up to 70 ° C and a strong layer adhesion that minimizes shrinkage and warping during the entire printing process. PETG is also characterized by good moisture and chemical resistance. For best results, the material should be used with an adhesive on the build plate.
METHOD users can easily combine the new PETG material with water-soluble PVA carriers thanks to the double extruders of the 3D printer. In terms of print quality, the PETG filament should be printed smooth and odorless. The final parts have good ductility and a shiny surface.
PETG is becoming increasingly popular as a 3D printing material because it combines many of the attractive properties of PLA and ABS such as durability, strength and flexibility. The material is effectively a modified version of PET, a common household plastic used in water bottles and all sorts of other items, which is less brittle and more impact resistant.
MakerBot’s new PETG filament is the latest filament to be developed for the company’s METHOD 3D printer. The company also has a range of precision materials for its professional 3D printer, which include MakerBot Tough, MakerBot PLA, and MakerBot PVA. These materials cover a range of prototyping, jig, and end-use parts use cases.
The new PETG material can be ordered in three colors: natural, red and black. It is priced at $ 69 per spool.
