PolyMaker Polymaker Polysmooth Filament Clear - 1.75mm (0.75kg)
PolySmooth by Polymaker is the first 3D printer filament specifically designed for post-processing and layer line removal. Print parts using PolySmooth 3D printer filament, then use the Polymaker Polysher alcohol vaporization machine to automatically polish and smooth out layer lines on your finished 3D print, for a beautiful, smooth surface finish.
The polishing process is easier than ever: just put your 3D print into the Polysher, set the timer, and you're done! If you need parts with no layer lines, Polymaker’s Polysmooth 3D printing filament, along with the Polysher alcohol vaporization machine, is one of the fastest ways to achieve it!
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EASY PRINT, EASY POLISH
Polymaker’s PolySmooth PVB filament is easy to 3D print with thanks to its fairly low printing temperature of 220°C, and its low warping factor—basically as easy as 3D printing with PLA filament. After your part is 3D printed with PolySmooth, just place it inside the Polymaker Polysher, set the timer, and you're done! The machine will vaporize isopropyl alcohol, and polish your PolySmooth 3D print to a smooth, glossy finish with no visible layer lines. The polishing process usually takes anywhere from 20-40 minutes depending on the size of the 3D print. The Polysher can accommodate parts up to 150mm around and 180mm tall, and the circular plate rotates to ensure an even smoothing on every angle of your project.
Go from concept to finished parts in a fraction of the time!
The left part is fresh off the printer, the right is after 25 minutes in the Polysher with 90% Isopropyl Alcohol
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Nozzle temperature: 190˚C – 220˚C
- Bed temperature: 25˚C – 70˚C
- Printing speed: 40mm/s – 60mm/s
- Recommended to use a cooling fan
- Recommended to dry at 60˚C for at least 12 hours before printing, this material is pretty hygroscopic
- Check out the full Technical Data Sheet here!
Questions
Is this filament food safe?
Does this filament do well in water? I'm looking to use it as a PC Coolant Reservoir. Will the plastic need post treatment water proofing? I don't want micro plastics in my PC hardware but would love the translucent custom 3D printed look. Thanks!
With this bond to PLA?
Can you use PVA for support material for Polysmooth filament?
any experience with glues to bond Polysmooth with metal?
Do you have any info or tips on what glues would work best to bond Polysmooth clear to itself and other materials like wood? I'm doing some tests, but figured maybe someone on here has already found the ideal glue.
I want to use this filament for a transparent finish, can I get that effect just with isopropyl alcohol or polisher is a must for that? What category of material strength does it provide for a vase mode print (comparing with the PETG Filament)?
I'm trying to print with PolySmooth @220C on my Raise3D Pro 2 and getting an incredible amount of ooze and blobbing. Is this an issue with this filament. My matter Hackers PLA doesn't do this at all.
What fumes does this filament cause? I like PLA for less fumes.
More of a comment than a question. I have been using and experimenting with the clear polysmooth quite a bit lately on a Prusa MK3S and wanted to pass this on. First off it is very hygroscopic and must be dried as stated above. I started getting a lot of stringing after 1-2 days and realized it was moisture and dried it again. Second for the transparency you want to print this stuff hot at 230c (maybe higher, haven't tried) and 70c build plate (smooth PEI sheet), It gets clearer when hotter. And last but most important is you DO NOT want the cooling fan on (maybe for bridging). This stuff shrinks a lot when cooled causing the print to warp, lift off the plate etc. Fan off and it's perfect. If you have short layer times make sure to print slow to let the stuff cool on its own. Just leave the doors open if you have an enclosure.