Tier List

PEKK

PEKK • Polyether Ketone Ketone

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Same building blocks as PEEK but in different proportions. Mechanical properties worse than PEEK but still off the charts. One of the easiest super polymers to print - nailed a beautiful benchy on first try without heated chamber.

super polymerEnclosure Required
Print Settings
Print Temp340-380°C
Bed Temp120-150°C
Chamber Temp80-120°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength88
Flexibility12
Heat Resistance92
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
High
Chemical Resistance
Excellent
Humidity Sensitivity
Low
Usability
Ease of Printing
(3/5)
Price Tier
$$$$(Premium)
Pros
  • Nearly PEEK performance
  • Much easier to print than PEEK
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Fire resistant
Cons
  • Still very expensive
  • Needs high-temp printer
  • Limited availability
Use Cases
Aerospace componentsMedical devicesChemical-resistant partsHigh-temperature applications

Also known as: budget peek, pek pek

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab