3D Printing
PC FDM Filament — Polycarbonate Filament for FDM
Polycarbonate (PC) is a high-performance thermoplastic known for its exceptional impact strength, toughness, and high-temperature resistance. It requires high printing temperatures and a heated bed, often with an enclosure, to achieve successful prints.
PCPolycarbonateMakrolon
Manufacturers
3
Grades
3
Applications
5
Equivalents
0
Physical Properties
- Density
- 1.20-1.22 g/cm³
- Water Absorption (24h)
- 0.2-0.4 %
- Transparency
- Transparent to Translucent
- Shrinkage
- Moderate (0.4-0.7%)
Mechanical Properties
- Young's Modulus
- 2.0-2.5 GPa
- Tensile Strength
- 60-70 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 5-10 %
- Impact Strength (Izod)
- 15-25 kJ/m²
Thermal Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- 130-145 °C
- Melting Point
- 230-300 °C (softens)
- Continuous Service Temperature
- 100-120 °C
- Heat Deflection Temperature
- 120-135 °C @ 1.82 MPa
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Constant
- 3.0-3.2
- Volume Resistivity
- 10¹³-10¹⁵ Ω·cm
- Dielectric Strength
- 15-20 MV/m
Chemical Resistance
- Acids
- Resistant to dilute acids
- Bases
- Attacked by strong bases
- Solvents
- Attacked by ketones, esters, chlorinated hydrocarbons. Attacked by NaOH.
- UV Resistance
- Moderate (can yellow)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- Recyclable (within PC stream)
- Recycling Code
- 7 (Other)
- Carbon Footprint
- High
Manufacturing compatibility
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Applications
High-Strength Parts
Protective Gear
Machine Guards
Durable Housings
Optical Components
Available grades
PCPC-ABSPC-PBT