When to choose PEEK
- Sustained high temperature under load.
- Aggressive chemicals.
- Replacing metal with a lighter part.
Alternatives
- ULTEM™ 9085 – lower cost, high strength-to-weight ratio.
- ULTEM™ 1010 – up to ~215 °C.
- PA GF – stiff, up to ~200 °C.
Production specifics
PEEK is produced only on specialized industrial FDM machines. Lead time – up to 6–8 working days; large parts require extensive supports.