Polycarbonate (PC) 3D Printing
Polycarbonate (PC) provides stiffness, translucency, and heat deflection
Polycarbonate is a versatile material choice that stiff parts with excellent heat deflection. Multiple polycarbonate-like materials are available through our stereolithography (SLA) process.
- PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530): High elastic modulus, can be thermal cured for increased heat deflection as high as 250°C
- Ceramic-Like Advanced High Temp (PerFORM): Stiffest SLA material, can be thermal cured for increased heat deflection as high as 268°C
Compare Polycarbonate Material Properties
| Material | Process | Colour | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation | Data Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530) |
SLA | Translucent/Amber |
45 +/- 10 MPa
|
3900 +/- 400 MPa
|
1.5 +/- 1%
|
Data Sheet |
| Ceramic-Like Advanced High Temp (PerFORM) |
SLA | White |
75 +/- 10 MPa
|
10,500 +/- 1000 MPa |
1 +/- 0.5%
|
Data Sheet |
Applications for 3D-Printed Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate's high strength and transparent options makes it well suited for many applications such as:
- Electronic housings
- Medical devices
- Lighting components
- Electrical components
- Under-the-hood automotive parts
