PC
Performance Rating
Compare All Filaments →Rated on 5 criteria: print temperature, warping, strength, creep resistance, and heat resistance (★1-5).
Print Temp
Nozzle: 260-310°C
Bed: 90-110°C
Warping
Prone to warping
Strength
Bending Strength: (110.00 MPa)
Creep Resistance
Rated
Heat Resistance
Heat Resistance Temp: 130°C
Basic Information
Classification:Advanced
Base Resin:Polycarbonate
Key Features
- • Extremely high impact resistance
- • Excellent heat resistance (130-140°C)
- • High transparency
- • High mechanical strength
- • High difficulty
Recommended Settings
| Item | Recommended Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 270-310°C | High-temp nozzle required |
| Bed Temperature | 110-130°C | High-temp bed required |
| Fan Setting | 0% | No cooling |
| Print Speed | 20-40mm/s | Slow for stability |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4-0.6mm | Hardened steel |
| Chamber Temp | 60-80°C | Enclosed chamber required |
| Caution | Drying required, high-temp equipment needed | |
Bending Strength
| Item | Measured Value |
|---|---|
| Default (Flat Layout) | |
| Bending Strength | 110 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 2400 MPa |
| Test Method | 3-Point Bending Test（Details） |
Stress–Strain Curve
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Derivatives & Variations
Various derivative filaments with enhanced properties have been developed based on PC.
PC
Standard PC. Extremely high heat resistance and strength, industrial-grade performance.
PC-CF
Carbon fiber reinforced. Aerospace-grade performance, extremely expensive.
PC-GF
Glass fiber reinforced. Maximum dimensional stability and strength.
Use Cases
Suitable Applications
- • Protective covers
- • Safety equipment
- • Heat-resistant parts
- • Optical parts
- • Industrial jigs
Pros & Cons
Pros: Ultra-high strength, heat resistance, transparency, impact resistance
Cons: Difficult to print, high temperature required, hygroscopic, expensive
Precautions
• Very high print temperature (270-310°C); limited compatible printers.
• Highly hygroscopic; drying required.
• Enclosed chamber printing strongly recommended.
• Advanced material.