PET 3D printer filament for plastic extrusion 3D printers FFF/FDM. As easy to print as PLA, PET provides more resistant results.
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) filament is a type of plastic commonly used in containers and bottles, 100% recyclable and with multiple applications. This polymer belongs to the group of synthetic materials called polyesters.
PET is the most used plastic in the world. It is the plastic in which most foods and drinks are packaged, and it is also present in many fibers of clothing.
It is the favorite of engineers since it is combined with fiberglass in thermoforming processes to create resins. PET is especially used for its resistance during the printing of functional 3D prototypes.
What advantages does Sicnova PET filament provide?
The materials used in 3D printing are low-priced, recyclable, light and aesthetic. PET meets all these characteristics, which is why it has become one of the most used materials in 3D printing. This material can be heated until it reaches a liquid and viscous state and, when cooled, returns to its solid state without degrading the polymer, so it can be processed by extrusion in a 3D printer.
While PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a polymer that is obtained by combining two monomers from a polycondensation reaction, resulting in a linear thermoplastic polymer with a high degree of crystallinity. PETG has the same composition as PET, to which an additive such as glycol has been added. With this variation, this polymer copolyester manages to have improved performance compared to its predecessor in different aspects such as its transparency, resistance or flexibility.