ULTEM 1010 - 3D Printing Materials Explained

In this video on ULTEM 1010 for 3D printing, you'll learn what this incredible FDM thermoplastic(made for extreme conditions) is capable of and why ULTEM 1010's properties make it such a strong and durable material.


00:00 What is Ultem 1010? First, we'll go over Ultem's history, what 3D printers it's used in and its most important aspects.

00:35 What kind of material is Ultem 1010? Here we'll discuss what kind of thermoplastic Ultem 1010 is, how it's similar to PEEK and how it gets 3D printed.

01:00 Next, we'll go over some of Ultem 1010's properties. These include Ultem 1010's glass transition temperature and ultimate tensile strength.

01:15 Ultem 1010's strength. Here, we'll start discussing what makes Ultem 1010 such a unique material, starting with its strength.

01:35 Ultem 1010's heat resistance. You'll learn that this material can withstand high temperatures. We'll go over some applications in which this is important.

02:13 Ultem 1010's chemical resistance. Explained is what makes ultem better than other amorphous thermoplastics in relation to chemical resistance.

02:47 Ultem 1010's good FST(flame, smoke, toxicity) score. You'll see how hard it is to ignite Ultem and how little flame or smoke it produces when coming into contact with fire.

3:12 Ultem 1010's unique certifications. Lastly, ultem's unique certifications are discussed.



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