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[[File:PROseriesPETG ( | [[File:PROseriesPETG (2).png|thumb|600x600px|The relative property levels of PETG.]] | ||
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a commonly use filament FDM 3D printing. It is a more durable version than PLA so can be used in higher stress related prototypes. Notably, PETG is used commonly in the Take-a-T Make-a-T project at the MILL. | PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a commonly use filament FDM 3D printing. It is a more durable version than PLA so can be used in higher stress related prototypes. Notably, PETG is used commonly in the Take-a-T Make-a-T project at the MILL. | ||
[[File:Screenshot 2025-10-26 133956.jpg|thumb|382x382px|The atomic structure of PETG.]] | [[File:Screenshot 2025-10-26 133956.jpg|thumb|382x382px|The atomic structure of PETG.]] | ||
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* Bending Strength (MPa): 67.5 ± 2.5 | * Bending Strength (MPa): 67.5 ± 2.5 | ||
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=== On the Atomic Level === | === On the Atomic Level === | ||
=== Prints === | === Prints === | ||
Revision as of 14:08, 26 October 2025
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PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is a commonly use filament FDM 3D printing. It is a more durable version than PLA so can be used in higher stress related prototypes. Notably, PETG is used commonly in the Take-a-T Make-a-T project at the MILL.
Specific Properties
- Printing Temperature (oC): 220 - 250
- Hot bed Temperature (oC): 70 - 90
- Printing Speed (mm/s): 40 - 80
- Density (g/cm3): 1.28
- Bending Strength (MPa): 67.5 ± 2.5
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