BASF Ultrafuse PC/ABS FR
Ultrafuse PC/ABS FR is a V-0 flame retardant blend of Polycarbonate and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, two of the most used thermoplastics for engineering & electrical applications. The combination of these two materials results in a premium material with a mix of the excellent mechanical properties of PC and the comparably low printing temperature of ABS. Combined with a halogen free flame retardant, parts printed with Ultrafuse® PC/ABS FR feature great tensile and impact strength, higher thermal resistance than ABS and can fulfill the requirements of the UL94 V-0 standard.
Benefits at a Glance
- Fulfills flame retardancy according to UL 94 V-0 (for 1.5 & 3.0 mm thickness)
- Outstanding aesthetics
- Strong layer adhesion
- High print speeds possible
Example Applications
- Applications which require flame retardancy like
- Housing for Raspberry pi
- Sockets and plugs
- Housing for handheld devices or powertools
- Automotive components
Tips & tricks
Recommended Print Settings:
- Nozzle Temperature 230-280 °C
- Nozzle Diameter ≥ 0.4 mm
- Print speed; 25 mm/s
- Bed Temperature 80-100 °C
- Bed Modification Glass plate + adhesive
- Print Speed 30-90 mm/s
- Build Chamber Temperature
Passively heated, closed chamber
Drying Recommendations
The filament is delivered in a printable condition. To achieve best print results, please dry the filament at 60°C for at least 4 hours (vacuum oven preferred over a hot air dryer) and keep the filament dry in for instance a dry box.
Reference Links and Documents
- Diameter1.75 mm, 2.85 mm
- Material TypePC/ABS
- ColorBlack
- Net Weight750g
- BrandBASF
- Nozzle Diameter≥ 0.4 mm
- Thermal PropertiesHDT at 1.8 MPa - 79 °C / 174.2 °F
HDT at 0.45 MPa - 86 °C / 186.8 °F
Glass Transition Temperature - 94 °C / 201.2 °F
Melting Temperature - 227 °C / 440.6 °F
Melt Volume Rate - 46.6 cm3/10 min / 2.84 in3/10 min (260 °C, 5 kg)
Flame class rating - V0 @ 1.5 mm and 3.0 mm thickness UL 94
Glow wire test (GWEPT) - 725 °C @ 1.5 mm thickness
960 °C @ 3.0 mm thickness - Bed materialGlass
- Bed Temperature90 – 110 °C / 194 – 230 °F
- Build Chamber TemperatureClosed chamber, passively heated
- Nozzle Temperature260 – 280 °C / 500 – 536 °F
- Print Speed30 – 50 mm/s
- Drying recommendations60 °C in a hot air dryer or vacuum oven for 4 to 16 hours
- Printed Part Density1167 kg/m3 / 72.8 lb/ft3
- Tensile strengthXY - 50.1 MPa / 7.2 ksi
XZ - N/A
ZX - 17.3 MPa / 2.5 ksi