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ABS

MG Chemicals Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) 3D printer filaments are made of high purity Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene pellets with a tight diameter tolerance. They resist higher temperatures and offer great machinability, flexibility and strength making it the preferred choice of engineers and professionals. ABS plastic can be vapor or dipped smoothed, dissolved and welded in our 434 Acetone, making post processing easy.
It is important to note that a heated bed printer is required to work with this type of material and because it is petroleum based it emits a slight hazardous odour when heated, making a less desirable for home use. It is recommended that this product be printed in a well ventilated area.
ABS print temperature is 230° to 240° C on a heated bed at 110°C (These temperatures may vary between printers and colours)

Features Applications
  • High purity Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
  • Higher temperature resistance
  • Flexible and strong
  • Can be welded and smoothed using acetone
  • Available in 1.75mm and 3.0mm diameters
  • 18 Vivid colors
  • Low Diameter variance
  • RoHS compliant
  • Print temperature: 230° to 240° C
  • Bed temperature: 90° to 110°C
  • Bed surface: Polyimide tape or glass
  • Offered 0.5kg and 1kg spools
  • Makers / hobbyist projects
  • Classroom / Training
  • Prototyping

PLA

MG Chemicals Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA) 3D printer filaments are a corn based product made from high purity, high temperature pellets. It does not require a heated print bed and easily adheres to masking tapes. It is very hard, acetone resistant and can achieve faster print speeds and lower layer heights when properly used. It releases a mild, non-offensive sweet smell when heated and is the optimal choice for use in homes, schools and makers / hobbyists workshops or studios. PLA print temperature is 210° to 230°C (Temperatures may vary between printers and colours).

Features Applications
  • High purity Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA)
  • Made from renewable resources
  • Can achieve faster print times
  • Can be used in high resolution applications
  • Acetone resistant
  • 1.75mm and 3.0mm diameters
  • 18 Vivid colors
  • Low Diameter variance
  • Print temperature: 210 °C – 230 °C
  • No heated bed required
  • Bed surface: Masking tape
  • Offered 0.5kg and 1kg spools
  • 3D Printing
  • Makers / hobbyist projects
  • Classroom / Training

PETG

MG Chemicals PETG (Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified) 3D printer filaments are made from high purity Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified polymer pellets. Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified is a high strength transparent thermoplastic with excellent moisture and chemical resistance. This material does not require a heated print bed, is easy to use because of low shrinkage and excellent for applications where strong, transparent prints are desired. It offers printing speeds comparable to PLA and it is widely used in mechanical parts fabrication and robotics. Printing temperature 210 to 240 °C

Features Applications
  • High purity Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG)
  • Print times comparable to PLA
  • High strength and flexibility
  • Translucent
  • Minimal shrinkage and warping
  • Recyclable
  • 1.75mm diameter
  • 5 colors available
  • Low Diameter variance
  • No heated bed required
  • Print temperature: 210 to 240 °C
  • Offered in 0.5kg and 1kg spools
  • 3D Printing
  • Makers / hobbyist projects
  • Classroom / Training
  • Prototyping

HIPS

MG Chemicals High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) filament is made of high grade dissolvable high impact polystyrene pellets with a tight diameter tolerance. The HIPS filament is used as stable support material for ABS prints. Being easily soluble in d-Limonene HIPS support can be freed from ABS by simply immersing the object in d-Limonene (Time to dissolve may vary depending on size and complexity of print).  To print objects with HIPS support dual extrusion printer with heated bed is required. HIPS print temperature is 235° C on a heated bed at 115° C (Temperatures may very between printers). This premium 3D printing filament is available in 1.75mm and 3.0 mm. diameters on .5kg spools.

Features Applications
  • High Impact Polystyrene
  • Dissolvable in d-Limonene
  • Use as support in ABS
  • Low diameter variance
  • Print temperature: 235° C
  • Bed temperature: 115° C
  • Bed Surface: Polyimide tape or glass
  • Available 1.75mm and 3.0 mm diameters
  • Offered in 0.5 kg and 1 kg spools
  • 3D Printing
  • Makers / hobbyist projects
  • Classroom / Training
  • Prototyping

WOOD

MG Chemicals Wood Filament is made with a blend of polylactic acid (PLA) and wood particles. This material can be sanded and painted and has a sweet odour of wood. It has the ease of use similar to PLA and is great for artists and hobbyists who are looking to experiment with different printing materials. Printing temperature is 185° - 230° C (365°- 446° F). Varying Temperatures will affect the colour of the final product. No heated bed is required.

It is highly recommended this product be used with 0.4 mm nozzles or larger to avoid clogging.

Try to avoid letting the filament sit in the hot end for any length of time while it is hot, as this tends to cause clogging. 
Wood fibers collect at the tip when left sitting in the hot end. Once it is printing keep it going. If you have to stop to do adjustments etc.. either pull the filament out of the hot end or let it cool down till you are ready to start printing again. These extra few steps will save you a world of time.

Blend of PLA and 20-25% Poplar wood particle

Features Applications
  • Blend of Polylactic acid (PLA) and 25%-30% poplar wood particles
  • Sandable and paintable
  • Easy to use
  • Print temperature: 185° - 230° C
  • No heated bed required
  • Bed surface: Masking tape
  • Offered in 0.5kg and 1kg spools
  • 3D Printing
  • Makers / hobbyist projects
  • Classroom / Training

GLOW IN THE DARK

MG Chemicals Glow In The Dark filament has been formulated to provide a lighting effect in the dark by absorbing natural or manmade light.

ABS Version

MG Chemicals ABS Thermochromic 3D printing filaments are made of high purity Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene pellets with a tight diameter tolerance. It is a normal ABS in which we incorporated a luminescent formula to provide a lighting effect in the dark by absorbing natural or manmade light. They resist higher temperatures and offer great machinability, fl exibility and strength making it the preferred choice of engineers and professionals. ABS plastic can be dissolved and welded in our 434 Acetone making post processing easy

It is important to note that a heated bed printer is required to work with this type of material and because it is petroleum based it emits a slight hazardous odour when heated, making a less desirable for home use. It is recommended that this product be printed in a well ventilated area.

ABS print temperature is 230 °C - 250 °C / 446 °F - 482 °F on a heated bed at 110 °C / 230 °F (These temperatures may vary between printers and colours).

PLA Version

MG Chemicals Glow in the Dark Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA) 3D printing filaments are a corn based product made from high purity, high temperature pellets. It is a normal PLA in which we incorporated a luminescent formula to provide a lighting effect in the dark by absorbing natural or manmade light. It does not require a heated print bed and easily adheres to masking tapes. It is very hard, acetone resistant and can achieve faster print speeds and lower layer heights when properly used. The PLA Glow in the Dark print temperature is 180 °C – 230 °C / 356 °F - 446 °F (Temperatures may vary between printers and colours) and if a heated bed is used the bed temperature should be 60 °C / 140 °F. It is the optimal choice for use in homes, schools and makers / hobbyists workshops or studios.

ABS Features PLA Features
  • High purity Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
  • Glows in the dark
  • Higher temperature resistance
  • Flexible and strong
  • Can be welded and smoothed using acetone
  • RoHS compliant
  • First layer temperature 240 °C / 464 °F
  • Print temperature: 230 °C - 250 °C / 446 °F - 482 °F
  • Bed temperature: 110 °C / 230 °F
  • Bed surface: Polyimide tape or glass
  • Offered in 1 kg spools
  • High purity Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA)
  • Glows in the dark
  • Made from renewable resources
  • Can achieve faster print times
  • Can be used in high resolution applications
  • Acetone resistant
  • 1.75mm diameters
  • Low Diameter variance
  • RoHS compliant
  • First layer temperature: 200 °C / 392 °F
  • Print temperature: 180 °C – 230 °C / 356 °F - 446 °F
  • No heated bed required
  • Bed surface: Masking tape
  • Offered 0.5 kg and 1 kg spools

THERMOCHROMIC

MG Chemicals Thermochromic filament is formulated to provide a discoloration effect when exposed to heat.

ABS Version

 MG Chemicals ABS Thermochromic 3D printer filaments are made of high purity Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene pellets with a tight diameter tolerance. It is a normal ABS formulated to provide a discoloration effect when exposed to heat. They resist higher temperatures and offer great machinability, flexibility and strength making it the preferred choice of engineers and professionals. ABS plastic can be dissolved and welded in our 434 Acetone making post processing easy. It is important to note that a heated bed printer is required to work with this type of material and because it is petroleum based it emits a slight hazardous odour when heated, making a less desirable for home use. It is recommended that this product be printed in a well ventilated area. ABS print temperature is 210 °C - 240 °C / 410 °F - 464 °F C on a heated bed at 110 °C / 230 °F (These temperatures may vary between printers and colours).

PLA Version

MG Chemicals Thermochromic Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA) 3D printing filaments are a corn based product made from high purity, high temperature pellets. It is a normal PLA formulated to provide a discoloration effect when exposed to heat. It does not require a heated print bed and easily adheres to masking tapes. It is very hard, acetone resistant and can achieve faster print speeds and lower layer heights when properly used. The PLA Thermochromic print temperature is 180 °C - 230 °C / 356 °F - 446 °F (Temperatures may vary between printers and colours) and if a heated bed is used the bed temperature should be 60 °C / 140 °F. It is the optimal choice for use in homes, schools and makers / hobbyists workshops or studios.

ABS Features PLA Features
  • High purity Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
  • Green colour changes to yellow at 31 °C (88 °F)
  • Purple colour changes to red at 31 °C (88 °F)
  • Higher temperature resistance
  • Flexible and strong
  • Can be welded and smoothed using acetone
  • RoHS compliant
  • Print temperature: 210 °C - 240 °C / 410 °F - 464 °F
  • Bed temperature: 110 °C / 230 °F
  • Bed surface: Polyimide tape or glass
  • Offered 1kg spools
  • High purity Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA)
  • Made from renewable resources
  • Can achieve faster print times
  • Can be used in high resolution applications
  • Acetone resistant
  • 1.75mm diameters
  • Low Diameter variance
  • RoHS compliant
  • First layer temperature: 200 °C / 392 °F
  • Red colour changes to natural at 43 °C / 109 °F
  • Print temperature: 180 °C – 230 °C / 356 °F - 446 °F
  • No heated bed required
  • Bed surface: Masking tape
  • Offered 1kg spools

FLUORESCENT

MG Chemicals Fluorescent Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA) 3D printing fi laments are a corn based product made from high purity, high temperature pellets. It is a normal PLA in which we incorporated a fl uorescence formula to make this fi lament shinier and give it a special appearance. It does not require a heated print bed and easily adheres to masking tapes. It is very hard, acetone resistant and can achieve faster print speeds and lower layer heights when properly used. The PLA Fluorescent print temperature is 180 °C to 230 °C / 356 °F - 446 °F. (Temperatures may vary between printers and colours) and if a heated bed is used the bed temperature should be 60 °C / 140 °F. It is the optimal choice for use in homes, schools and makers / hobbyists workshops or studios.

Features
  • High purity Polylactic Acid or Polylactide (PLA)
  • Shinier surfaces
  • Made from renewable resources
  • Can achieve faster print times
  • Can be used in high resolution applications
  • Acetone resistant
  • 1.75mm diameters
  • Low Diameter variance
  • RoHS compliant
  • First layer temperature: 200 °C / 392 °F
  • Print temperature: 180 °C – 230 °C / 356 °F - 446 °F
  • No heated bed required
  • Bed surface: Masking tape
  • Offered 1kg spools