LayerLock Build Surface for Polypropylene increases successful additive manufacturing of low friction, print-to-production parts via its chemical makeup.
Top LayerLock for Polypropylene Features:
• Ideal for Polypropylene & OBC - Polypropylene & OBC stick very well
• Decrease Warping - Minimize warps that are notorious with this material
• Save on Resources - Save time, money, and materials lost from frequently failed prints
To easily remove polypropylene prints off your build surface, we suggest pairing bed adhesion solutions for polypropylene with our LayerLock Build Surface. Solutions by Magigoo and Smart Materials are recommended.
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LAYERLOCK BUILD SURFACE FOR POLYPROPYLENE
POLYPROPYLENE 3D PRINTING MADE EASY
LayerLock Build Surface for Polypropylene delivers reliable strong bed adhesion with polypropylene and OBC 3D printing materials for increased additive manufacturing success.
Key Features of LayerLock for Polypropylene:
Ideal for Printing Polypropylene and OBC Filaments
Decreases Warping
Increases number of successful prints
Designed to Succeed with Polypropylene
By maintaining a tight grip on that first layer, LayerLock Build Surface for Polypropylene overcomes the complications that come with semi-crystalline quality materials.
Combining this surface with Magigoo or SmartMaterials' bed adhesion solutions is recommended
Gain Confidence With New Materials
LayerLock for Polypropylene reduces warping with these high-strength, chemical-resistant materials so you can confidently explore and succeed with more than just PLA and ABS.
Confidently start printing with new materials like OBC and polypropylene
Minimize difficulties from the get-go with the right bed surface
Find relief in saving time, money, and resources due to reduced failures from warping and weak adhesion
Produce Sturdier FDM Printed Prototypes
Polypropylene and OBC are fantastic materials for prototyping parts that also use the same material in the final product. LayerLock for Polypropylene makes it easier to produce sturdier prints out of an advanced material capable of testing a part's true capabilities.
Comfortably use a filament that's used in most end-use everyday products
Produce more prototypes that have awesome qualities such as:
High-strength
Extreme resistance to fatigue
High chemical resistance
Worry less about warp in printing so you can focus on designing and engineering
What Materials are Compatible with LayerLock Build Surface for Polypropylene?
*Compatible filaments stick to this surface so well that it's recommended to apply an additional adhesive to make print removal easier. See recommended Bed Adhesion Solutions via the Add-Ons when adding to cart.
*This is compatibility in terms of size. It is up to the user to confirm that their printer has the necessary magnetic base to properly use this build plate.
**These sheets can be cut down to size. Please use caution when using tools such as art knives and utility knives. You may need to the blade over the cut a few times before successfully cutting through the sheet and adhesive.
LayerLock Build Surface for Polypropylene Technical Specifications
Operating Temperature: Up to 190°F (~87.78°C)
Size & Thickness Tolerance: +/- 0.015"
Thickness: 0.033" (0.84mm)
Surface Area: Varies. See Table above for surface areas of specific options.
What's the difference between Pro Series Carbon Fiber Nylon and NylonX?
— asked by LawrieApril 6th, 2020 at 11:43AM
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I print exclusively in nylon only. I wanted to know what the difference was and the answer I received was not correct. So I purchased a spool of each to test it.
They are manufactured by two different filament companies and contain different amounts of nylon and carbon fiber. Pro Series produced nicer prints than NylonX and was also less hygroscopic. I assume that is because Pro Series blended their nylon with lower temperature nylon 12 and not pure Nylon 6 which is in the NylonX, which was kind of finicky. NylonX probably also contains a higher percentage of carbon fiber. If your printer is not really designed to print nylon, the ProSeries will probably work better for you. However, if you have a printer designed to print nylon like the Pulse XE, the NylonX will make stronger prints and a much better final product once you get your settings correct.
— answered by Michael Hathaway October 16th, 2020 at 3:57PM
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@Lawrie @Guest The differences correspond to the grade of Nylon being used and the place of manufacture. Once we have the completed data sheets, we will provide links on the product page.
— answered by scott.cahoon April 29th, 2020 at 11:27AM
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I would like to know this as well!
— answered by Guest April 24th, 2020 at 1:40AM
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me too! lol
— answered by Guest April 25th, 2020 at 11:44PM
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I would like to know as well
— answered by Alven Miller May 21st, 2020 at 6:21PM
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My beautiful 5# spool of 1.75mm Black Carbon Fiber Nylon Pro just arrived. When I first take it out of the bag with desicant pack, do I need to dry it out out before first use? After out of bag and starting to use, how often do I have to stick back in oven to re-desicate. Live near Buffalo, NY so relative humidity is not real low. At 12" dia x 4-1/8 height, what suggestions have you other than my kitchen oven?
— asked by DaveG March 8th, 2022 at 11:23AM
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How does PRO Series Carbon Fiber Nylon compare and contrast with NylonX? Is there a proper data sheet that can be viewed?
— asked by LordKanti October 21st, 2020 at 8:13PM
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This product is superior to Nylon X in my opinion.
— answered by bmiller March 8th, 2021 at 3:45PM
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I would like the data sheets so I can know the heat deflection temperature as well as other mechanical properties. Thanks!
— asked by belengised October 11th, 2020 at 9:46PM
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I would like the data sheet so I can know the heat deflection temperature as well as other mechanical properties. Thanks.
— asked by Belén EnriquezOctober 11th, 2020 at 9:44PM
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Will this print well in a large, open frame printer (BigRep ONE)? Or is an enclosure recommended for this type of material?
— asked by Brian ZAugust 6th, 2020 at 8:07AM
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@Brian Z You will have to have considerable skill if you print large footprint parts with this material on a large format printer. My recommendation is that an enclosure is mandatory.
— answered by scott.cahoon August 6th, 2020 at 5:20PM
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Prints excellent in an enclosure heated to 30-35C. Outside of enclosure I had all kinds of warping, shrinking, lifting and just poor adhesion throughout the part.
— answered by Michael Hathaway September 23rd, 2020 at 3:53PM
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Why don't you folks publish end use engineering specs for this material and all your other materials? It would sure make life easy for someone that is in the middle of designing a part to fit specific need and a major help in making choices between different materials.
On the other hand , if your customers are only interested in making decorative parts then I guess color may be their only concern.
— asked by Wannabe CustomerMay 12th, 2020 at 12:37PM
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@Wannabe Customer Submit a request to support@matterhackers.com and request the TDSs for the materials in which you have interest.
— answered by scott.cahoon May 12th, 2020 at 5:29PM
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I've wondered this myself. In today's world where everything is push-push, it's nice to have things readily accessible without the need to contact someone in person. That business worked in the 90's; not so much today.
— answered by MadMan September 21st, 2020 at 8:43PM
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Is this PA-6 or PA-12 nylon? The data sheet doesn't say. It would also be nice to know the amount of carbon fiber fill.
— asked by dingledongle November 7th, 2023 at 9:50AM
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Is the Cooling fan really meant to be ON ?? as the data sheet states, or is that a misprint? as all the other types of nylon I print, it says the fan should be off
— asked by keppdogg October 28th, 2023 at 12:18PM
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how much glass fill is in this nylon?
— asked by Mat RuddellApril 21st, 2020 at 5:44AM
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@Mat Ruddell It is 26% of the mass and 11% of the volume.
— answered by scott.cahoon April 27th, 2020 at 5:14PM
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It is carbon fiber fill, not glass fill, not sure why @scott.cahoon didn't mention that
— answered by Guest May 6th, 2020 at 10:56AM
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@Guest You are correct. For NylonG, the figures above are correct. For carbon filled Nylon, figure on 10% of the mass and 6% of the volume.
— answered by scott.cahoon May 6th, 2020 at 4:19PM
What's the difference between Pro Series Carbon Fiber Nylon and NylonX?
I print exclusively in nylon only. I wanted to know what the difference was and the answer I received was not correct. So I purchased a spool of each to test it.
They are manufactured by two different filament companies and contain different amounts of nylon and carbon fiber. Pro Series produced nicer prints than NylonX and was also less hygroscopic. I assume that is because Pro Series blended their nylon with lower temperature nylon 12 and not pure Nylon 6 which is in the NylonX, which was kind of finicky. NylonX probably also contains a higher percentage of carbon fiber. If your printer is not really designed to print nylon, the ProSeries will probably work better for you. However, if you have a printer designed to print nylon like the Pulse XE, the NylonX will make stronger prints and a much better final product once you get your settings correct.
@Lawrie @Guest The differences correspond to the grade of Nylon being used and the place of manufacture. Once we have the completed data sheets, we will provide links on the product page.
I would like to know this as well!
me too! lol
I would like to know as well