ABS/ASA · Engineering Filament
Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar - Filament Specification & Printing Guide
Engineering specifications for Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar, a ABS/ASA 3D printing filament with a 95°C heat deflection temperature -- covering nozzle, enclosure, and drying requirements.
- Polymer Base
- ABS/ASA
- Heat Deflection Temp
- 95°C
- Nozzle / Hotend
- Hardened Steel Required
- Enclosure
- Passive Enclosure
Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar
Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar is a ABS/ASA filament rated to a 95°C heat deflection temperature. This page collects its hardware, environmental, and handling requirements in one place so you can confirm your printer is up to the job before you load the spool.
Material Overview
Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar is an engineering-grade 3D printing filament built on a ABS/ASA polymer base. With a heat deflection temperature of 95°C, it is engineered for functional parts that must hold their shape under load and elevated service temperatures — jigs, fixtures, brackets, ducting, and end-use components that would deform in a commodity material.
Selecting Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar is a systems decision, not just a spool decision: the polymer base dictates your hotend, your chamber, and your drying workflow. The sections below translate the manufacturer’s data into the concrete hardware and environmental requirements your printer must satisfy.
At a glance
- Polymer base: ABS/ASA
- Heat deflection temperature: 95°C
- Nozzle requirement: Hardened Steel Required
- Enclosure requirement: Passive Enclosure
Hardware & Environmental Requirements
The table below summarizes the hardware and environmental prerequisites for printing Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar. Always confirm final values against the manufacturer’s official technical data sheet.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Polymer Base | ABS/ASA |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 95°C |
| Nozzle / Hotend | Hardened Steel Required |
| Enclosure | Passive Enclosure |
| Manufacturer TDS | Download Technical Data Sheet |
Nozzle & Hotend
Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar is an abrasive, fibre-reinforced filament. The carbon or glass fillers will rapidly erode a soft nozzle, so a hardened steel hotend (or a carbide/tool-steel alternative) is mandatory. Expect noticeably higher extrusion torque as well, so confirm your extruder can sustain the flow before running long prints. CSV designation: Hardened Steel Required.
Enclosure & Chamber
Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar benefits from at least a passive enclosure — a fully enclosed chassis (or a draft shield) that traps the heat from the heated bed. This slows cooling, reduces warping and edge curling, and improves interlayer adhesion. An actively heated chamber is not required, but a warm, draft-free environment materially improves results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar with a standard brass nozzle?
No. Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar is abrasive and will destroy a brass nozzle in short order. You must use a hardened steel (or carbide) nozzle — a tool-steel upgrade protects the hotend and keeps extrusion consistent over the life of the spool.
Does Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar require an enclosure?
Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar benefits from at least a passive enclosure — a fully enclosed chassis (or a draft shield) that traps the heat from the heated bed. This slows cooling, reduces warping and edge curling, and improves interlayer adhesion. An actively heated chamber is not required, but a warm, draft-free environment materially improves results.
Does Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar need to be dried before printing?
Store Formfutura ApolloX Kevlar sealed with desiccant and dry the spool before any critical print. As a rule of thumb, dry at 60-80 °C for 4 hours and print from a dry environment to protect layer strength and surface finish.