Asahi Kasei Plastics North America is pleased to offer XYRON™ 3D-FILAMENT, our modified PPE resin, to the 3D printing industry. Due to its unique properties, XYRON™ has been successfully used in a wide variety of applications in various industries. Find out how we can be the perfect partner for your next project.
What is XYRON™?
XYRON™ is Asahi Kasei's modified polyphenylene ether resin (m-PPE) commercialized in 1979.
What is modified Polyphenylene ether?
This is a generic term for a polymer alloy made by mixing a resin with another resin. PPE has excellent flame resistance, heat resistance, and electrical properties.
Asahi Kasei's Diverse Offerings
Asahi Kasei's line-up includes PPE/PS, PA/PPE, PP/PPE, and PPS/PPE.
XYRON™ 3D-FILAMENT Key Features
Filament based on XYRON™
Low Specific Gravity
Excellent Dimensional Stability
Excellent Insulation
Excellent Heat Resistance
Excellent Impact strength
Competitive Performance Compared to Super Engineering Plastics
...and more!
Grades
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JX20Z
Base resin for filament that has flame retardance properties and is PPE/PS
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JX50Z
Base resin for filament that has flame retardance properties and is PPE/PS
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JXAS1
Alloying PA resin, which has heat resistance and oil resistance with amorphous PPE resin, can achieve good printability and low warpage.
Grade Information
General Grade Instructions
| JX20Z (Amorphous Resins Alloy) | 1.75 | Black | 500 | PPE/PS |
Low specific gravity Dimensional stability Insulation Heat resistance Impact strength |
| JX50Z (Amorphous Resins Alloy) | 1.75 | Black | 500 | PPE/PS |
Low specific gravity Dimensional stability Insulation Heat resistance Impact strength |
| JXAS1 (Special Alloy) | 1.75 | Grey | 500 | PA/PPE |
Low warpage Dimensional stability Heat resistance Impact strength Oil resistance |
Recommended Printing Conditions
| Pre-drying | 90° C (194° F) × 3-5hr | 100° C (212° F) × 3-5hr | 120° C (248° F) × 2-3hr |
| Nozzle Temperature | 270-290° C (518-554° F) | 290-310° C (554-590° F) | 300-320° C (536-608° F) |
| Table Temperature | 80-100° C (176-212° F) | 100-130° C (212-266° F) | 100-130° C (212-266° F) |
| Chamber Temperature | 40-60° C (104-140° F) | 70-90° C (158-194° F) | 70-90° C (158-194° F) |
| Output speed | 20-100mm/s | 20-100mm/s | 20-100mm/s |
| Cooling fan | No (to prevent warpage) | No (to prevent warpage) | No (to prevent warpage) |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.4mm or more | 0.4mm or more | 0.4mm or more |
Physical Properties
PPE/PS Series - JX20X
PPE/PS Series - JX50Z
PA/PPE Series - JXAS1
The values in the physical properties table were obtained in our company by applying the prescribed test methods to test specimens made with a 3D printer.
The values in the physical properties table are reference data for grade selection and are not intended to guarantee specifications.
The values in the physical properties table vary depending on the model of 3D printer used and the modeling conditions.
The values in the physical properties table are subject to change without notice due to the progress of development.
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Comparisons of Other Materials
JX20Z/JX50Z
JXAS1
The values in the physical properties table were obtained in our company by applying the prescribed test methods to test specimens made with a 3D printer.
The values in the physical properties table are reference data for grade selection and are not intended to guarantee specifications.
The values in the physical properties table vary depending on the model of 3D printer used and the modeling conditions.
The values in the physical properties table are subject to change without notice due to the progress of development.
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How to Buy
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America is currently in the trial stage for our 3D printing filaments.
If you wish to purchase our XYRON filament, follow the steps below:
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Step 1
Request a Sample
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Step 2
Evaluate Your Success
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Step 3
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Asahi Kasei to Expand to the 3D Printing Market in North America Through Filament Sales
Asahi Kasei has started sales for 3D printing (3DP) filaments in North America through Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. (APNA). The soft launch will begin with filaments from the modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) resin product line, XYRON™, then expand to the Thermylene™ polypropylene (PP) group.
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