Melt Window and Mean Melt |
The following charts offer categorized material base temperature melt windows |
Material |
Melt Window |
Mean Temp |
Nylon |
520-560F |
540F |
ABS |
380-460F |
420F |
Acetyl |
356-392F |
375F |
Polypropylene |
392-446F |
420F |
AbS-Polycarb |
525-576F |
550F |
Talc-filled Polypro |
310-350F |
330F |
PVC |
370-410 |
385 |
PEEK |
690-730F |
710F |
Material |
Melt Window |
Mean Temp |
Polycarbonate |
590-630F |
610F |
Noryl |
510-560F |
535F |
Santoprene |
400-430F |
415F |
Rigid PVC |
370-410F |
390F |
Polyethylene |
430-470F |
450F |
Acrylic |
360-425F |
390F |
PET |
520-570F |
545F |
HIPS |
356-500F |
430F |
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