FDM – ULTEM 1010
ULTEM™ 1010 is a high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) thermoplastic. It has a high heat resistance while exhibiting the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion among FDM materials. Combined with high strength properties, ULTEM 1010 is the strongest FDM material, and is perfect for demanding and specialized applications like lightweight composite tooling.
Key Material Facts:
- Can be painted and plated
- Easy to clean
- Can withstand steam autoclaving
- Durable and Weather Resistant
- Thermal stability
- Dark tan color
Common Applications:
- Advanced conceptual models
- Chemical resistance
- Food production applications
- Custom medical devices
- Functional prototyping
- Manufacturing tools
FDM – ULTEM 1010: Technical Specifications
Mechanical Properties
| Property Description | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 64 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation | 2.2% |
| Flexural Strength | 144 MPa |
| Impact Strength (Unnotched) | 326 J/m |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi, 0.125” | 216 °C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi, 0.125” | 213 °C |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.0 x1014 – 8.96×1015 ohm-cm |
| Dissipation Factor | .001 |
FDM – ULTEM 1010: Part Gallery
