Kepstan® PEKK Resins
for 3D Printing
The tunable crystallinity of Kepstan® PEKK allows it to be printed by the SLS process, or FFF (in both amorphous and semi-crystalline forms).
FFF Printing of Kepstan® PEKK
Semicrystalline
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All the properties of amorphous Kepstan® PEKK plus
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Slightly higher stiffness
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Higher use temperature
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Extreme chemical resistance
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Requires post processing or high build temperature environment
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The most robust way to make semicrystalline PAEK parts by FFF
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Limited geometry and dimensional tolerance
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Consult or website for further advice
Amorphous
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Excellent layer adhesion, great strength, toughness, ductility
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Low warping, accessible print window
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Very good chemical resistance -> superior to PEI, PPSU
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Low flammability
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Moderately high use temperature
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Easy to process
SLS Printing of Kepstan® PEKK
- The same slow and tunable crystallization rate makes PEKK the ideal PAEK for SLS
- Slow crystallization rate enables stress relief during crystallization, low melting point enables reasonable processing temperatures
- Unconstrained design, maximum performance
Contact your Arkema representative for more information!
Outstanding Chemical Resistance
- Samples were tested per ASTM D543.
- 1 week of immersion at 23°C
- Crystalline Kepstan® PEKK enables the best chemical resistance.
- Amorphous Kepstan® PEKK also shows much better resistance versus PEI or PPSU.
Applications
Air Ducts for Transportation
- Kepstan® PEKK meets the demanding requirements of industries such as aviation and transportation
- 3D printing allows complex air ducts to be printed in one piece, saving time and money in production
Brackets for Aerospace
- Kepstan® PEKK provides the mechanical strength, temperature resistance, and chemical resistance demanded by the aerospace industry
- Specialized and complex brackets can be rapidly 3D printed, reducing inventory and saving cost
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| Material: Antero 800, Image Courtesy of Stratasys | Image Courtesy of HEXCEL (HexAM® products) |
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