PolySmooth™

PolySmooth™ is a unique, easy-to-print filament designed for hands-free post processing. The surface can be smoothed with alcohol to achieve layer free models using the Polysher™.

How can I smooth PolySmooth™?

PolySmooth™ can be smoothed with IPA using 2 methods:

1) Using the Polysher™ (less labor intensive, safer, more consistent and reliable results)

2) Spraying IPA with a spray bottle using our Polishing Kit

For 2) we recommend spraying a thin coat of IPA on the surface of your PolySmooth™ model and let it dry for 15-20min and cycle these 2 steps until the desired smoothness.

CAUTION: Proceed in a well ventilated area to avoid inhaling IPA vapors.

Printing and Drying Settings?

Printing Temperature: 190˚C - 220˚C

Bed Temperature: 25˚C - 70˚C

Printing Speed: 30mm/s - 60mm/s

Fan: ON

Direct Drive:

Retraction Distance: 1mm

Retraction Speed: 20mm/s

Indirect Drive:

Retraction Distance: 3mm

Retraction Speed: 40mm/s

Drying Settings: 50˚C for 12h

(Only if the material has absorbed moisture)

Is PolySmooth™ a PLA based material?

No, although PolySmooth™ prints with similar settings as PLA, PolySmooth™ is PVB based.

PVB is more hygroscopic than PLA so it requires a dry box however it can be post processed very easily with IPA for smoother surface finish.

Spool Dimensions?

0.5kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm

Spool Diameter: 200±1mm

Spool Width: 65.6±2mm

Spool Weight: 190±7g

0.75kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 200±1mm Spool Width: 50.6±2mm Spool Weight: 125±7g

1kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 200±1mm Spool Width: 65.6±2mm Spool Weight: 140±7g

2kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 250±1mm Spool Width: 117.2±2mm Spool Weight: 370±18.5g

3kg cardboard spool:

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 55±1mm Spool Diameter: 250±1mm Spool Width: 117.2±2mm Spool Weight: 425±21.3g

5kg plastic spool: 32mm/300mm/160mm/819g

Spool Inner Hole Diameter: 32 ±1mm Spool Diameter: 300±1mm Spool Width: 160±1mm Spool Weight: 819±30g

Spool Material: PP