Ultem is resistant to hot water and steam and can withstand repeated cycles in a steam autoclave.
Pei glass sheet.
The use of this plastic is ideal because of easier maintenance since they don t attract dirt like their glass counterparts.
Technical data sheet ultem pei polyetherimide ultem is a semi transparent high temperature plastic material with extremely high strength and stiffness.
Ultem has outstanding electrical proper.
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Unfilled pei thermoplastic is translucent and amber in color with exceptional mechanical thermal and electrical properties.
In filled grades the addition of glass fiber reinforcement coupled with ensinger s proprietary extrusion techniques provides users with a polyetherimide offering that has both greater tensile strength and rigidity while also improving dimensional stability.
Pei polyetherimide is a strong rigid plastic that withstands high temperatures and offers excellent electrical insulation over a wide range of temperatures.
Stick to the sheet.
Borosilicate glass abs and pla filaments along with many other materials print directly on to pei surface without the need for additional adhesives tapes or slurry.
Pei sheet 3d printing.
Laminate your sheet of pei using 3m 468mp adhesive transfer tape to a glass mirror print bed keeping in mind that 3m 468mp is a very tacky tape that is prone to clumping.
Pei is easily cut to size by scoring with a hobby knife.
Plexiglass sheets are a great substitute for window glass panes since they are clear like glass.
How to use it as a 3d print surface.
Single 1mm thick sheet installs quickly on top of existing flat build platforms e g.