FormFutura Centaur PP (Polypropylene) 3D Printer Filament (2.85mm, 500g)
FormFutura Centaur PP is a lightweight and high-performance Polypropylene (PP) filament, which is engineered to have outstanding mechanical properties and a superb interlayer adhesion. Centaur PP is suitable for 3D printing dishwasher-proof and microwave-safe items and functional engineering objects.
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FormFutura Centaur PP (Polypropylene)
FormFutura Centaur PP is a lightweight and high-performance Polypropylene (PP) filament, which is engineered to have outstanding mechanical properties and a superb interlayer adhesion. Centaur PP combines a unique set of material properties into a 3D printer filament, which makes Centaur PP an extremely diverse and multi-functional material suitable for numerous applications ranging from 3D printing dishwasher proof and microwave safe household articles to functional engineering objects with great endurance properties. Made for the hobbyist to Industry 4.0.
- Food contact, dishwasher, and microwave safe
- Improved wear, abrasion, and fatigue resistance
- Great elastic properties: Can stretch >600% before breaking, shore hardness of D50
- High chemical resistance and excellent interlayer adhesion
- Lightweight: Material density of 0.9 g/cc
- Watertight printing possible with only single wall prints
More Information
Title FormFutura Centaur PP (Polypropylene) 3D Printer Filament
Manufacturer FormFutura
Base Material Polypropylene
Difficulty Intermediate
Nozzle Temperature 220℃ - 240℃
Heated Bed Required? No
Print Bed Temperature 0°C - 65°C (if available)
Bed Adhesion Large Centaur PP prints can be printed on an unheated 2mm or 3mm PP plate, which can be attached to the print bed. Smaller prints can be printed on standard PP packaging tape. Also adheres well to LDPE Tape.
Enclosure Required? Recommended
Nozzle Size ≥ 0.4mm
Print Speed Medium - High
Fan Speed 50 - 100%
Flow Rate 104%
Retraction ± 5mm
Spool Weight 500g
Drying No
Minimum Nozzle Temp 220ºC
CA Prop 65 Y
Dimensional Accuracy < +/- 0.05mm
Other Recommendations Large Centaur PP prints can be printed on an unheated 2mm or 3mm PP plate, which can be attached to the print bed. Smaller prints can be printed on standard PP packaging tape.
Settings Note: The settings above are meant as a guide to find your optimal print settings. They should work well for most printers, but every printer is different. Please feel free to experiment outside these ranges if you think it is suitable for your printer.
