PC-GF (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polycarbonate)

Performance Rating

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Rated on 5 criteria: print temperature, warping, strength, creep resistance, and heat resistance (★1-5).

Print Temp

Nozzle: 270-320°C

Bed: 100-120°C

Warping

Rated

Strength

Bending Strength: (150.00 MPa)

Creep Resistance

Rated

Heat Resistance

Heat Resistance Temp: 135°C

Features

  • Glass fiber reinforced PC. Ultra-high strength and dimensional stability.
  • Industrial highest grade
  • Excellent heat resistance

    Basic Information

    Classification:Advanced
    Base Resin:Polycarbonate + Glass Fiber
    Melting Point:260-280°C
    Density:1.20-1.25 g/cm³
    Shrinkage Rate:0.3-0.5%
    Heat Resistance:130-140°C

    Recommended Settings

    ItemRecommended ValueNotes
    Nozzle Temperature275-295°CHigh-temp hotend required
    Bed Temperature110-130°CHigh temp to prevent warping
    Fan Setting0-10%Prioritize layer adhesion
    Print Speed20-40mm/sQuality priority
    Nozzle Diameter0.4mm or largerHardened steel required
    CautionEnclosed chamber required, drying required

    Bending Strength

    ItemMeasured Value
    Default (Flat Layout)
    Bending Strength150 MPa
    Flexural ModulusN/A
    Test Method3-Point Bending Test(Details

    Stress–Strain Curve

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    Use Cases

    Suitable Applications

    • • Industrial parts
    • • Automotive parts
    • • Jigs & tools
    • • Heat-resistant structures

    Pros & Cons

    Pros: Ultra-high strength, dimensional stability, heat resistance
    Cons: Difficult to print, nozzle wear, rough surface, very expensive

    Precautions

    • Hardened nozzle recommended.

    • Very high print temperature; limited compatible printers.

    • Drying required.

    • Advanced material.