Jabil PA 4500 is a neat polyamide copolymer with low tendency to warp. It also exhibits good strength, toughness, high ductility and can be printed at lower extrusion temperatures.
Jabil PA 4500 can be used in low temperature applications requiring wear resistance, strength or durability.
Printing Difficulty: Easy/Beginner
Jabil PA 4500 can be purchased from AON3D directly by contacting help@aon3d.com.
Jabil PA 4500 is highly susceptible to humidity. Hydrated filament will show excessive stringing, bad seam quality and rough surface finish.
Dry filament at 75ºC for 6-12 hours in a convection oven. Please ensure drying equipment respects our site requirements to ensure adequate drying performance is achieved.
Store filament in air tight bags or containers alongside silica or zeolite desiccant. Make sure to replace desiccant regularly as its moisture capture ability is exhausted.
Our Filament Dry Storage and Feed System setup prevents filament moisture uptake minimizing the impact of moisture on the printing process, contact help@aon3d.com for more information.
For more information, see the Filament Drying and Moisture Control page.
For instructions on how to inspect the AON3D build plates, refer to the Inspect and Clean Build Plates procedure.
Jabil PA 4500 prints well on Garolite G-10 sheets as it exhibits great adhesion. Bed temperature is typically set to 70°C for this build sheet. The Garolite G-10 build sheet is sensitive to Z offset calibration and thermal stability of the printer system. For best results, ensure that the machine has reached thermal equilibrium before calibrating.
Caution: First layer extrusion temperatures in excess of 380ºC or elevated bed temperatures can cause parts to permanently bond to the print surface.
For more information, see the Build Platform Adhesion guide.
For best results, process settings should be adjusted based on a particular model geometry. If you require process development support, our Applications Engineering team can help! Send us a message at help@aon3d.com to consult with one of our Additive Manufacturing Specialists.
| Setting | AON M2+ |
|---|---|
| Extrusion Temperature | 210-240ºC |
| Bed Temperature | 70ºC |
| Chamber Temperature | 60-70ºC |
| Print Speed | 20-100 mm/s |
| Nozzle Size | 0.25-1.20 mm |
| Preferred Build Platform | Garolite G-10 Build Sheet |
For general information, see the Using Supports and Support Materials and Dual Extrusion page.
Aquasys® 120 is a compatible soluble support material for PA 4500.
Exposure to extrusion temperature for extended periods while idling may cause Jabil PA 4500 to degrade in the nozzle. If your model has a large layer size (200x200 mm or more), reduce the temperature of the model material tool to 180ºC while it is idle to avoid clogging the nozzle. Adding a wipe in the Tool Change Script will clean the toolhead while it oozes and purges between each layer change.
For more information about printing with this support material, see the Aquasys® 120 guide.
All AON3D-validated materials are available in the SuperSlicer configuration bundle. Refer to SuperSlicer Installation and Update to install and update the SuperSlicer software. Follow the instructions to update to the latest version to ensure you have access to all available materials.
Simplify3D® sample profiles for Jabil PA 4500 are available in the Downloadable Assets section.
Allow all machine components to reach room temperature before proceeding further. Failure to allow components to cool down will result in thermal injury (burns) to personnel.
Jabil PA 4500 parts can be peeled off the Garolite G-10 build sheet by hand at room temperature. Extrusions too close to the sheet may require a spatula to remove. Avoid removing prints while the sheet is still hot. If not cooled, permanent deformation of the sheet may occur when removing a large part with a lot of contact area.
Shrinkage, deformation, and warpage due to thermal shock may occur from removing the part before letting the machine cool. Instructions for removing the part from the build platform and additional support material can be found on the Build Platform Adhesion and Using Supports and Support Materials guides.
For more information on material safety and specific material properties, contact help@aon3d.com.
| Property | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm, +/- 0.05 mm | - |
| Density | 1.10 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 |
| Melt temperature, Peak | 190ºC | DSC |
| Heat DeflectionTemperature @ 0.455MPa | 62ºC | DMA |
*All data as reported by AON3D Technical Data Sheet dated 13/06/2023. Print conditions listed on the Technical Data Sheet.
Jabil PA 4500 is well suited for high productivity applications. With appropriate nozzle size and layer height selection, Jabil PA 4500 can be printed at tools speeds of up to 100 mm/s.
Key best practices to consider when selecting higher print speeds: