PPSF/PPSU (polyphenylsulfone) material has the greatest heat and chemical resistance of all Fortus materials – ideal for aerospace, automotive and medical applications. PPSF parts manufactured on Fortus® 3D Production Systems are not only mechanically superior, but also dimensionally accurate, to better predict end-product performance. Users can also sterilize PPSF via steam autoclave, EtO sterilization, plasma sterilization, chemical sterilization and radiation*. PPSF gives you the ability to manufacture Real PartsTM direct from digital files that are ideal for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, and end-use-parts.
Mechanical Properties1
|
Test Method
|
English
|
Metric
|
| Tensile Strength (Type 1,0.125″, 0.2″/min) |
ASTM D638 |
8,000 psi |
55 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125″, 0.2″/min) |
ASTM D638 |
300,000 psi |
2,100 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1,0.125″, 0.2″/min) |
ASTM D638 |
3% |
3% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1,0.05″/min) |
ASTM D790 |
15,900 psi |
110 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05″/min) |
ASTM D790 |
320,000 psi |
2,200 MPa |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) |
ASTM D256 |
1.1 ft-lb/in |
58.7 J/m |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) |
ASTM D256 |
3.1 ft-lb/in |
165.5 J/m |
Thermal Properties2
|
Test Method
|
English
|
Metric
|
| Heat Deflection (HDT)@ 264 psi |
ASTM D648 |
372°F |
189°C |
| Glass Transition (Tg) |
DMA (SSYS) |
446°F |
230°C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
ASTM D696 |
3.1 E -05 in/in/°F |
5.5 E -05 mm/mm/°C |
| Melt Point |
————— |
Not Applicable3 |
Not Applicable3 |
Electrical Properties4
|
Test Method
|
Value Range
|
| Volume Resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
1.5x10e14 – 5.0 x 10e13 ohms |
| Dielectric Constant |
ASTM D150-98 |
3.2 – 3.0 |
| Dissipation Factor |
ASTM D150-98 |
.0015 – .0011 |
| Dielectric Strength |
ASTM D149-09, Method A |
290 – 80 V/mm |
| Dielectric Strength |
IEC 60112 |
14.6 kV/mm |
| Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz |
IEC 60250 |
3.45 |
Environmental Resistance5
|
24 hours @ 23°C (73°F)
|
24 hours @ 100°C (212°F)
|
| Antifreeze (Prestone), 50% |
Passed |
Passed |
| Gasoline-Unleaded |
Passed |
Not tested |
| Motor Oil 10W-40 |
Passed |
Passed |
| Power Steering Fluid |
Passed |
Passed |
| Transmission Fluid |
Passed |
Passed |
| Windshield Washer Fluid, 50% |
Passed |
Not tested |
Other2
|
Test Method
|
Value
|
| Specific Gravity |
ASTM D792 |
1.28 |
| Flame Classification |
UL 94 |
VØ (0.126″, 3.2 mm) |
| Rockwell Hardness |
ASTM D785 |
M86 |
System Availability
|
Layer Thickness Capability
|
Support Structure
|
Available Colors
|
| Fortus 400mc
Fortus 900mc |
0.013 inch (0.330 mm)
0.010 inch (0.254 mm)6 |
BASS |
Tan |
The information presented are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. End-use material performance can be impacted (+/-) by, but not limited to, part design, end-use conditions, test conditions, color etc. Actual values will vary with build conditions. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
1 Build orientation is on side long edge.
2 Literature value unless otherwise noted.
3 Due to amorphous nature, material does not display a melting point.
4 All Electrical Property values were generated from the average of test plaques built with default part density (sparse). Test plaques were 4.0 x 4.0 x 0.1 inches (102 x 102 x 2.5 mm) and were built both in the flat and vertical orientation.
5 Test results based on Stress Crack Resistance (24-hour immersion @ 23°C and @ 100°C).
6 0.013 inch (0.330 mm) layer thickness not available on Fortus 900mc.
