Firewire Flame Retardant PC-ABS

Firewire® Flame Retardant PC-ABS 3D Printing Filament

Firewire® Flame Retardant PC-ABS (polycarbonate + ABS alloy) is made using a premium UL94 V-0 rated PC-ABS. It has higher strength and thermal resistance (HDT) than ABS, alloying the mechanical properties and high-heat resistance of PC with the printability of ABS. This filament is ideal for applications which require UL94 V-0 self-extinguishing characteristics.

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Print Recommendations

Extruder Temp
265-285°C

Bed Temp
110-120°C

Heated Chamber
Recommended

Nozzle Specs
No special concerns

Bed Adhesion
Magigoo Bed Prep

Layer Height
No special concerns

Drying Specs 80°C for 6 hours

Supports
Water Soluble Supports

Benefits of Firewire Flame Retardant PC-ABS:

• Improved durability and sturdiness in parts with highly flame-retardant, self-extinguishing properties, superior to FR-ABS alone
• High thermal properties making it functional up to 110°C
• Easier to print than most industrial-grade materials
• Amorphous structure gives it lower, near isotropic shrinkage
• Made using UL94 V-0 rated base resin

Filament Specifications:

1.75mm and 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter

Recommended Print Settings:

• Extruder: 265-285°C
• Bed Temp: 110-120°C
• Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep gives us the best results
• Heated Chamber: Recommended, a chamber helps reduce warping and improves layer adhesion
• Supports: AquaTek™ water soluble X1 USM Universal Support Material is designed to work with complex models
• Drying Instructions: 80°C for 6 hours

Safety Note:

Direct ventilation is required to print Firewire Flame Retardant PC-ABS. This grade has a much more pronounced odor during printing and it is highly recommended to use in a well-ventilated area or with HEPA and carbon filtration systems available.