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BASF PA, or Polyamide, is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer renowned for its versatility and strength. Engineered by BASF, a global leader in chemical manufacturing, BASF PA boasts exceptional mechanical properties, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications across various industries.
Advantages of BASF PA:
- High strength and stiffness
- Toughness and Durability
- Chemical Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Versatile Processing
- Lightweight
- Customisable properties
New Ultrafuse Materials Profiles for Cura
Ultrafuse have been working hard on creating material profiles for Ultimaker Cura slicing software. Having the material profiles for each of the Ultrafuse filaments creates a seamless process when slicing your models as all settings will be preset. These files are available for download.
For more details on the material profiles visit Ultrafuse here
To make the best prints, we recommend the following settings;
- Nozzle temperature: 220-250 °C
- Bed temperature: 90-120 °C
- Nozzle diameter: 0.4 mm
- Bed modification: Glass + PVA glue stick/ Kapton tape
- Print speed: 30-60 mm/s