Description
ESD ABS is an advanced ESD-safe connection designed for use in critical applications that require protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and a high degree of cleanliness. Manufactured with consistency in mind - 3DXTech starts with premium ABS and is then assembled from multi-wall carbon nanotubes after a proprietary formulation. This gives you a filament with excellent printing properties and consistent ESD properties.
Typical applications are
Semi-con: Hard disk components, wafer handling, fixtures, housings and connectors
Industrial: Conveying, measuring and recording applications
Target conductivity for 3DXSTAT ™ ESD ABS
10 ^ 7 to 10 ^ 9 ohms surface resistance on 3DP sample using concentric ring method.
Note: Internal studies have shown that elevated extruder temperatures can achieve higher conductivity. Similarly, lower extruder temperatures have led to lower conductivity. Each printer is set up differently and has different part geometry. Therefore, expect a certain test time to understand how this filament works in your specific printer/application.
Surface conductivity depending on the extruder temperature
The surface resistance of the printed ESD-safe part depends on the extruder temperature of the printer. For example, if your tests show that the part is too insulating, increasing the extruder temperature will result in improved conductivity. Therefore, the surface resistance can be "selected" by setting the extruder temperature upwards or downwards depending on the measured value you receive from your side.