Material Properties_PTG

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Introduction:

This document shows some examples of PTG and the various properties it has which can be explored using the laser cutter.

1.     PETG:

Petg is a copolyester that is a clear amorphous thermoplastic.
PETG is used to make various products, the advantages are:
§  Has a high stiffness, hardness, and toughness.
§  Good impact strength.
§  High gloss
§  Transparency
§  Toughness
§  Fast forming cycles
§  Ease of forming
§  Able to be sterilized with gamma rays
§  Resistance to stress whitening

Two disadvantages of PETG:
§  Does not contain a UV inhibitor and it is not suggested for use in applications involving continuous long-term outdoor exposure

Possible ways of incorporating the laser cutter with petg
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§  Has the advantage of being more flexible and durable in this regard than acrylic.

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First published Mon. 1 Feb. 2010.