Why Printing with PETG is highly preferable over PLA and ABS materials
PET & PETG Plastics
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PETG is a “glycol” modified version of PET, Which is easy to print.
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PETG properties lie between ABS and PLA where it is much easier to print, high strength and its glass transition temperature are around 80-100 degrees celsius which makes it an ideal choice of printing material without compromising strength and temperature resistance.
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Unlike ABS and PLA, PETG is rigid, chemically resistant, fatigue resistant, water-resistant and prints with negligible warpage.
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These properties make PETG an exceptional choice of material without compromising strength, rigidity, printability and chemical resistant.
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No need of heat chamber to print this material
Material Handling and Chemical/Mechanical Properties of PETG
Health Effects
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Vapours formed when polymer is heated may be irritating to the eyes.
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Heated polymer can cause thermal burns
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Inhalation of gas fumes/dust can be irritating to the respiratory system when polymer is heated
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Burns should be treated as thermal burns
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put out fires with Co2, water or sand
Safety Measures While Printing Process
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Avoid breathing gases from the molten filament.
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Ensure adequate ventilation while printing
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Avoid contact with molten material
Mechanical Properties
