FDM – ULTEM 9085
ULTEM 9085 is a high-performance thermoplastic with excellent physical and mechanical properties for high-demand and specialty applications. It is among the strongest of FDM materials and its high-strength-to-weight ratio makes it well suited for high-strength/low-weight applications. Additionally, ULTEM™ 9085 possesses high impact resistance and very good chemical tolerance, and meets multiple transportation industry standards for flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements.
Key Material Facts:
- High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: ULTEM 9085 offers a lightweight yet strong material, which is crucial for applications in aerospace and automotive industries where reducing weight is a significant factor for performance.
- High Heat Resistance: ULTEM 9085 has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 217°C, making it resistant to high temperatures. This allows parts made from this material to maintain performance in demanding environments.
- Flame Retardant: The material is UL 94 V-0 rated, meaning it is flame retardant and self-extinguishing when exposed to fire. This is critical in safety-conscious applications, especially in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
- Chemical Resistance: ULTEM 9085 is highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals, including oils, fuels, and various solvents, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- Durability: ULTEM 9085 is designed to withstand mechanical stress, providing excellent toughness and impact resistance, which is vital for parts subjected to wear and physical strain.
- Good Dimensional Stability: The material exhibits low shrinkage during the printing process, which helps maintain part accuracy and high-dimensional fidelity.
Common Applications:
- Aerospace: ULTEM 9085 is often used to produce lightweight, high-strength components for aerospace applications, including interior parts, structural components, brackets, and enclosures that must endure extreme conditions.
- Automotive: Used in automotive applications for parts like engine components, housings, connectors, and under-the-hood parts that require both heat resistance and mechanical strength.
- Defense: The material’s combination of strength, flame resistance, and toughness makes it ideal for military and defense applications, such as rugged parts for vehicles, equipment, and protective housings.
- Functional Prototypes: ULTEM 9085 is ideal for creating functional prototypes that need to simulate the performance of final products, including parts used in real-world applications, like connectors and mechanical assemblies.
- Industrial Equipment: Suitable for use in the manufacturing and industrial sectors to produce tooling, jigs, fixtures, and parts exposed to high temperatures, chemicals, or mechanical forces.
- Oil and Gas: Can be used in harsh environments like oil rigs or in contact with various chemicals, offering a reliable option for critical parts in the oil and gas industry.
Material Reference Data:
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FDM – ULTEM 9085: Technical Specifications
Mechanical Properties
| Property Description | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 71.6 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation | 6% |
| Flexural Strength | 115.1 MPa |
| Impact Strength (Unnotched) | 613.8 J/m |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi, 0.125” | 153°C |
| Volume Resistivity | 1.0 x 10e14 – 6.0 x 10e13 ohms |
| Dissipation Factor | .0027 – .0026 |
FDM – ULTEM 9085: Part Gallery
