How to print with BCN3D PP GF30
Ideal composite material for chemically resistant, lightweight and dimensionally stable parts
What is the PP GF30?
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PP GF30 (Polypropylene 30% glass fiber) is a composite filament, filled with glass fiber for chemically resistant, lightweight, and dimensionally stable parts. It is among the most used filled materials in the automotive industry, characterized by a long service life and the ability to resist any weather condition. |
To use PP GF30 filament you must install the hotend X. Printing PAHT CF15 and PP GF30 with a standard nozzle will seriously damage the hotend.
You can purchase PP GF30 from our store: BCN3D PP GF30
PP GF30 compatibility with BCN3D printers / hotends
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| Hotend X | Hotend X |
Supported materials combinations
The BCN3D PP GF30 is not compatible with the current BCN3D Filaments.
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| PLA ✗ | TPU ✗ | PVA ✗ | BVOH ✗ | TPLA ✗ | PET-G ✗ | |||||||||
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| ABS ✗ | PA ✗ | PP ✗ | ||||||||||||
| Composite materials |
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| PAHT CF15 ✗ | PP GF30 ✔ | PET CF15 ✗ | 316L ✗ | 17-4 PH ✗ | ||||||||||
PP GF30 Printing settings - Hotend X
| Extruder temperature | 230ºC -250ºC |
| Build plate temperature | 80ºC |
| Speed | 30-80 |
| Retraction speed | 30 mm/s |
| Retraction distance | 5 mm |
| Cooling fan | 50% |
| Minimum layer height | 0.15-0.4 mm |
- Note: BCN3D Lab develops specific configurations for each material and printer. Be sure to use the last BCN3D Stratos version.
Build plate adhesion
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Magigoo PRO PPGF is designed to work exclusively with glass re-inforced polypropylene (GFPP) filaments. This adhesive makes sure the prints stick firmly when the print bed is hot and that the part is easy to remove once it is cooled. It is best to apply Magigoo when the printing bed is cool. To reduce the warping is highly recommended to print using brim. |
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Recommendations
Plastics absorb moisture from the air. When the material is not in use for extended periods of time, it is recommended to keep the PP GF30 spools in a box or airtight container with desiccant to keep them dry.
PP GF30 emits low levels of gas and particles when printed. We recommend printing it in a well-ventilated area to ensure a healthy environment.
Digital documentation of the PP GF30
Here you can find and download the Technical data and the Safety data sheets of our PP GF30:
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