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PEKK: PEEK's younger, stronger, faster sibling. Also known as "Antero" from Stratasys

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PEKK is much like PEEK in performance -- temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and strength -- but it's about 10x easier to print.

PEKK (PolyEtherKetoneKetone) is one of the highest-performance polymers in world. A leading material in the PAEK family, PEKK has exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties, while being substantially easier to print than PEEK. Developed in partnership with Arkema - a leading supplier of ultra-performance materials.

ThermaX™ PEKK product attributes include:

-Substantially easier to print than PEEK
-Glass Transition Temp (Tg) of 162°C (20°C higher than PEEK)
-Melt Temp (Tm) of 335°C (allows for lower print temps than PEEK)
-Inherent flame resistance (UL94 V-0)
-Low smoke generation for aerospace applications
-Outstanding mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance
-Continuous Use Temperature (CUT) of 260°C, higher for short durations
-Excellent resistance to a broad range of chemicals, such as those used in the oil/gas, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and chemical processing industries

Gone are the days when you needed a wildly expensive closed-source printer and license to take advantage of ultra-performance polymers. Our PEKK was created to be printed using the many new open-source printer platforms currently available on the market. Compare to Stratasys® Antero™ PEKK and you will realize this is a great opportunity to take advanced of an aerospace-grade material without being tied to an expensive closed-source system. 3DXTech® and Stratasys® both purchase PEKK resin from the same supplier, so what's the difference? Freedom, cost, and innovation. ThermaX™ PEKK can be printed on a growing array of lower-cost printers whereas the Stratasys Antero™ PEKK requires users to purchase an expensive Fortus® system and a high-priced license.

ThermaX™ PEKK has a wider processing window than PEEK and typically prints with extruder temps between 340 - 360°C, whereas PEEK often requires extruder temps of 400°C or higher. ThermaX™ PEKK has a lower rate and degree of crystallinity than PEEK, which aids in its ease of printing. However, once printed and annealed, PEKK parts exhibit superior performance vs. PEEK. Easier to print + superior performance!

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At Vision Miner, we specialize in Functional 3D printing, especially high-performance plastics like PEEK, ULTEM, PPSU, PPS, CFPA, and more.

If you're interested in using functional 3D printing and materials in your business, feel free to reach out, and we can help you make the right choice for your application.

Call 833-774-6863 or email [email protected], and we're here to help! At Vision Miner, we specialize in Functional 3D printing, especially high-performance plastics like PEEK, ULTEM, PPSU, PPS, CFPA, and more. We also have extensive experience with 3D scanners, and a whole array of solutions available for purchase. If you're interested in using functional 3D printing and materials in your business, feel free to reach out, and we can help you make the right choice for your application.

Call 833-774-6863 or email [email protected], and we're here to help!

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