ULTEM* 9085 is a flame retardant high performance thermoplastic for direct digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping. It is ideal for the transportation industry due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and its FST (flame, smoke, and toxicity) rating. This unique material’s preexisting certifications make it an excellent choice for the commercial transportation industry – especially aerospace, marine and ground vehicles. Combined with a Fortus® 3D Production System, ULTEM 9085 allows design and manufacturing engineers to produce fully functional parts that are ideal for advanced functional prototypes or end use without the cost or lead time of traditional tooling.
Mechanical Properties1
|
Test Method
|
English
|
Metric
|
| Tensile Strength (Type 1,0.125", 0.2"/min) |
ASTM D638 |
10,400 psi |
71.6 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) |
ASTM D638 |
322 kpsi |
2,200 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1,0.125", 0.2"/min) |
ASTM D638 |
6% |
6% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1,0.05"/min) |
ASTM D790 |
16,700 psi |
115.1 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05"/min) |
ASTM D790 |
362.6 kpsi |
2,500 MPa |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) |
ASTM D256 |
2.0 ft-lb/in |
106 J/m |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) |
ASTM D256 |
11.5 ft-lb/in |
613.8 J/m |
Thermal Properties2
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Test Method
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English
|
Metric
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| Heat Deflection (HDT)@ 66 psi, 0.125" unannealed |
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| Heat Deflection (HDT)@ 264 psi, 0.125" unannealed |
ASTM D648 |
307°F |
153°C |
| Glass Transition (Tg) |
DMA (SSYS) |
367°F |
186°C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
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| Melt Point |
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Not Applicable3 |
Not Applicable3 |
Electrical Properties4
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Test Method
|
Value Range
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| Volume Resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
1.0 x 10e14 – 6.0 x 10e13 ohms |
| Dielectric Constant |
ASTM D150-98 |
3.2 – 3.0 |
| Dissipation Factor |
ASTM D150-98 |
.0027 – .0026 |
| Dielectric Strength |
ASTM D149-09, Method A |
290 – 110 V/mm |
Other2
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Test Method
|
Value
|
| Specific Gravity |
ASTM D792 |
1.34 |
| Rockwell Hardness |
ASTM D785 |
— |
| Flame Classification |
UL 94 |
— |
| Oxygen Index |
ASTM D2863 |
0.49 |
| Vertical Burn |
FAR 25.853 (Test a (60s), passes at) |
2 seconds |
| FAA Flammability |
FAR 25.853 (Method A/B) |
< 5 |
| OSU Total Heat Release (5 min test) |
FAR 25.853 |
36 kW/m² |
| OSU Total Heat Release (2 min test) |
FAR 25.853 |
16 kW min/m² |
System Availability
|
Layer Thickness Capability
|
Support Structure
|
Available Colors
|
Fortus 400mc
Fortus 900mc |
0.013 inch (0.330 mm)5
0.010 inch (0.254 mm) |
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).
