1. Material Properties (TDS)
Note: Non-percentage values below have been rounded to the nearest integer for easy reference.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Density (ISO 1183) | 1 g/cm³ |
| Water Absorption (ISO 62: Method 1) | 0.4% |
| Melting Temperature (ISO 11357) | 219°C |
2. Hardware & Compatibility
To print successfully with Support PPA Ivory, ensure your 3D printer meets the following industrial requirements:
- Printer Type
- Multi-nozzle systems (Independent Dual Extruder/IDEX, dual-printhead, or 2-in/1-out) featuring a high-temperature enclosed chamber.
- Nozzle Requirement
- Hardened steel or a higher-grade wear-resistant nozzle is mandatory. A heater block thickness of ≥12mm is highly recommended for optimal melting.
- Compatible Model Filaments
- Siraya Tech PPA-CF, PPA-GF, PPA, PPA-CF Core, and PA6. (Does not work well for PA12, if a filament does not specify which Nylon it contains, make sure check with the manufacturer for details)
- Bed Adhesion
- Siraya Tech Grip is strongly recommended. Applying an even layer of Siraya Tech Grip to your build surface will ensure reliable first-layer adhesion and prevent warping during high-temperature prints.
3. Recommended Print Settings
Enter these baseline settings into your slicer. You may need to fine-tune based on your specific printer model.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 270–300°C (Recommended baseline: 280°C) |
| Build Plate Temperature | 80–100°C |
| Print Speed | 30–120 mm/s |
| Cooling Fan | OFF (0%) |
| Retraction Distance | 1–3 mm |
| Retraction Speed | 1800–3600 mm/min |
4. Slicer Support Settings
To utilize the zero Z-gap capability for perfectly flat overhangs, configure your support settings as follows:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Top & Bottom Z-Distance (Vertical Offset) | 0 mm |
| Horizontal / XY Distance | 0.3–0.6 mm |
| Support Infill Density | 15–25% |
| Dense Support Layers (Interface Layers) | 3–5 layers |
| Support Wall Loops / Outlines | 0–1 |
| Raft Separation Distance | 0 mm |
5. Drying & Storage
Support PPA Ivory is highly sensitive to ambient moisture. Moisture absorption will lead to stringing, bubbling, rough extrusion, and poor adhesion.
- Pre-Drying
- Always dry the filament before use at 80–100°C for 4–6 hours.
- Active Printing
- Print directly from a sealed dry box maintained at or below 15% Relative Humidity (RH).
- Storage
- Immediately reseal the spool in its original moisture-barrier bag with desiccant when not in use. If print quality degrades over time, re-dry the spool.
6. Post-Processing & Annealing
If your main model material requires thermal annealing to achieve peak mechanical properties, do not remove the support structures beforehand.
- Leave the Support PPA Ivory attached to the model. It acts as a highly stable physical scaffold that severely reduces thermal shrinkage and dimensional deformation during the heating process.
- Follow the specific annealing time and temperature guidelines required by your main model filament (e.g., PPA-CF).
- Allow the part to cool completely to room temperature.
- Once cooled, physically break away the support structures from the model.