Polycarbonate 3D Printing
Polycarbonate 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 Translucent (Accura 60): High stiffness and functional transparency can be achieved with custom finishing
- PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530): High elastic modulus, can be thermal cured for increased heat deflection as high as 482°F
- Ceramic-Like Advanced High Temp (PerFORM): Stiffest SLA material, can be thermal cured for increased heat deflection as high as 514°F
Compare Polycarbonate Material Properties
| Material | Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-Like Translucent/Clear (Accura 60) |
SLA | Translucent/Clear | 10.8 ksi | 508 ksi | 7% |
| PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530) |
SLA | Translucent/Amber | 6.5 ksi | 566 ksi | 1.5% |
| Ceramic-Like Advanced High Temp (PerFORM) |
SLA | White | 10.9 ksi | 1,523 ksi | 1% |
| Material | Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-Like Translucent/Clear (Accura 60) |
SLA | Translucent/Clear | 74.4 MPa | 3,500 MPa | 7% |
| PC-Like Advanced High Temp (Accura 5530) |
SLA | Translucent/Amber | 44.8 MPa | 3,900 MPa | 1.5% |
| Ceramic-Like Advanced High Temp (PerFORM) |
SLA | White | 75.2 MPa | 10,500 MPa | 1% |
Applications for 3D-Printed Polycarbonate
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
