BigRep HI-TEMP

BigRep HI-TEMP High-Performance Biopolymer Filament

BigRep HI-TEMP is a versatile biopolymer filament engineered for exceptional stiffness, dimensional accuracy, and reliable printability. Designed for functional prototyping, manufacturing aids, and low-volume production, HI-TEMP produces rigid parts with minimal warping and an attractive matte surface finish.

Combining excellent mechanical strength with easy processing, HI-TEMP is ideal for applications where accuracy, rigidity, and consistent print quality are critical. Its low shrinkage characteristics help maintain tight tolerances, making it a popular choice for tooling, fixtures, jigs, and end-use components intended for indoor environments.

Derived from renewable organic compounds, HI-TEMP is a CO₂-neutral biopolymer that offers a more environmentally responsible alternative to traditional petroleum-based materials while delivering the performance required for industrial and professional applications.

Key Benefits

• Exceptional stiffness and rigidity
• Minimal warping and shrinkage
• Excellent dimensional accuracy
• Attractive matte surface finish
• FDA and EU food-contact compliant material (except Silver)
• CO₂-neutral and environmentally friendly biopolymer
• Easy to print on a wide range of FDM/FFF printers
• Optimized for large-format additive manufacturing

Typical Applications

• Functional prototypes
• Manufacturing fixtures and tooling
• Jigs and assembly aids
• End-use indoor components
• Low-volume production parts
• Product development and testing
• Educational and research projects
• Custom manufacturing aids

BigRep HI-TEMP delivers an outstanding combination of printability, stiffness, and sustainability, making it an excellent choice for engineers, manufacturers, and designers who require accurate, durable parts without the challenges associated with traditional engineering plastics.

Specifications

Material: BioPolymer Blend

Physical Properties

• Diameter: 2.85 mm
• Density: 1.35 g/cm³

Mechanical Properties

• Tensile Strength: 50 MPa
• Tensile Modulus: 4400 MPa
• Flexural Strength: 55 MPa
• Flexural Modulus: 4300 MPa
• Notched Impact Strength: 4 kJ/m²

Thermal Properties

• Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa): 54°C
• Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa): 58°C
• Vicat Softening Temperature: 154°C
• Melting Temperature: 170°C

Recommended Print Settings

• Nozzle Temperature: 190–230°C
• Build Plate Temperature: 50–70°C
• Cooling Fan: 50–100%

Additional Information

• Drying Recommendation: 50°C for 4–6 hours
• REACH Compliant: Yes
• RoHS Compliant: Yes
• FDA Compliant: Yes (except Silver)