PC-ABS is a blend of polycarbonate and ABS plastic which combines the strength and heat resistance of PC with the flexibility of ABS. PC-ABS exhibits high impact strength and thermal resistance, making this material an ideal choice for demanding engineering environments. Applications include snap-fits, end-use components, jigs and fixtures, concept modeling, and testing for form, fit and function.
Technical Specifications
| Standard lead time | Minimum of 5 working days, depending on part size, number of components and finishing degrees (online & offline orders) |
| Standard accuracy | ±0.15% (with lower limit on ±0.2 mm) |
| Minimum wall thickness | 1 mm |
| Layer thickness | 0.18 – 0.25 mm |
| Maximum part dimensions | 914 x 610 x 914 mm (offline orders) 406 x 355 x 406 mm (online orders) |
| Surface structure | Unfinished parts typically have a rough surface but all kinds of fine finishes are possible. FDM parts can be smoothed, painted and coated |
Datasheet
| MEASUREMENT | VALUE | STANDARD |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ | |
| Tensile Strength | 41 MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 1917 MPa | ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Strength | 68 MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 1931 MPa | ASTM D790 |
| Notched Izod Impact | 196 J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Unnotched Izod Impact | 481 J/m | ASTM D256 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 110°C 96°C |
ASTM D648 @ 0.45 MPa @ 1.81 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 6% | ASTM D638 |
| Flame Retardancy | HB 1.5 mm | UL 94 |
Actual values may vary with build condition
How Does Fused Deposition Modeling Work?
FDM is a filament-based technology where a temperature-controlled head extrudes a thermoplastic material layer by layer onto a build platform. A support structure is created where needed and built in a water-soluble material.
