3DXSTAT ESD PLA - Black / 1.75mm / 1kg - 3DXTech

Package Contains: 1 x 3DXSTAT ESD PLA - Black / 1.75mm / 1kg - 3DXTech

3DXSTAT? ESD PLA is an advanced ESD-Safe compound designed for use in critical applications that require protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD). Made using state-of-the-art multi-walled carbon nanotube technology, cutting-edge compounding technology and precision extrusion processes. Target surface resistance: 10^7 to 10^9 Ohm.
PLA benefits include:
Ideal for printing without a heated bed, no casing required
Low shrinkage, warpage and easy printability, PLA prints on virtually all desktop 3D printers
Very low odor, perfect for printing in home or office environments
Beautiful surface quality to make printed parts beautiful
Made from plants makes PLA a renewable biopolymer
3DXSTAT? advantages include:
Constant surface resistivity
Improved impact retention and elongation
Low particulate contamination
Minimal contribution to outgassing and ionic contamination
Typical PLA ESD applications include:
Semi-con: HDD components, wafer handling, masks, enclosures and connectors
Industrial: transportation, measurement and sensing applications
Target conductivity for 3DXSTAT ESD PLA:
Surface resistivity of 10^7 to 10^9 ohms on 3DP sample using concentric ring test method.
Note: Internal studies have indicated that increasing extruder temperatures can achieve higher levels of conductivity. Similarly, lower extruder temperatures have resulted in lower levels of conductivity. Each printer is configured differently as well as part geometry varies. Therefore, expect some testing time to understand how the ESD PLA filament works in your specific printer/application.
Surface conductivity as a function of extruder temperature:
The surface resistance of the printed ESD PLA part varies with the temperature of the printer extruder. For example, if the test indicates that the part is too insulating, increasing the extruder temperature will result in better conductivity. Therefore, surface resistance can be "made up" by adjusting the extruder temperature up or down depending on the reading you receive from your side.
Filament specifications:
Diameter: 1.75 mm (+/- 0.05 mm)
Recommended print settings:
Extruder: 210-240°C
Platen temperature: 23-60°C
Platen preparation: adhesive or poly tape is recommended
Heated chamber: not required
Other: it may be necessary to increase the extrusion multiplier to 1.15 or even 1.2 and vary the fan speed between 50 and 100%.
Media: AquaTek? X1 water-soluble USM works great for complex parts.
Drying instructions: 65°C for 4 hours.