Taulman PCTPE Filament – NATURAL-1.75mm Supply

PCTPE stands for “Plasticized Copolyamide TPE” or a chemical co-polymer of highly flexible nylon and TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) .  The material  has many unique characteristics that enable any user to print a highly flexible part combined with the added durability of our nylon polymers.  This combination of polymers was developed specifically to allow anyone using current FFF 3D Printers to print parts from durable prosthesis to complete cosplay wearable outfits, cell phone enclosures as well as highly flexible utility/industrial parts.  The flexibility of PCTPE means that the end parts will have the smooth lustrous texture of nylon, the added flexibility offered by a rubber like TPE, yet maintain the high durability and non-delaminating benefits of all taulman3D Printing materials.

The list of features includes:

• Proven performance = Tested worldwide by the 3D Printing community – summer of 2014.
• Prints on bowdens or direct drive extruder. = From 1.75mm Print temperature = 235C – 242C
• Low shrinkage = prints on glass with a 50% water/PVA glaze heated to 40C
• Super Layer to layer bonding that allows for single perimeter walls to be folded along thread axis.
• Takes on any acid based color dye (RITT) very fast = 5 min @ 140FTakes on acid based antimicrobial coatings for footwear and prosthetic.
• Color = Bright White/reflective Nylon surfaceTensile PSI = 5,043Modulus PSI = 10,954Elongation @ Break = 497%+

Specifications :

Super layer to layer Bonding – PCTPE ensures that you do not need to use an enclosure just to get excellent layer bonding of parts from 100mm to 1,000mm+.  With PCTPE the layer bonding will allow you to print single perimeter walls and bend or fold  along the printed axis without delamination or separation

Wearable Texture

 – As nylon is known to be a comfortable material to the touch, we made sure that the 3D Printed texture of PCTPE was just as smooth to the touch as any wearable nylon.  This lustrous texture is key to making new wearable objects that flow with body movements.  In addition to the lustrous texture, the flexibility of PCTPE is more accommodating for complex wearable designs.

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