FDM material
PC-ABS (Polycarbonate / ABS Blend) 3D Printing
A blend that combines polycarbonate's strength and heat resistance with ABS's toughness and easier processing. Tougher than ABS and less notch-sensitive than pure PC. The standard material for molded electronics housings, so printed prototypes behave like the production part.
Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 45–55 MPa
- Heat Resistance
- ~115 °C
- Flexibility
- Medium
- Chemical Resistance
- Medium
- Moisture Uptake
- Low
- Density
- ~1.15 g/cm³
- Relative Cost
- $$$
Typical values for printed parts. Strength between layers is lower than along them.
Good for
- Electronics housings
- Automotive interior parts
- Handheld device shells
- Impact-resistant covers
How we print it
- Tolerance
- ±0.2 mm typical
- Largest part in one piece
- 350 × 320 × 325 mm
- Production
- 2-5 business days; rush available
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PC-ABS: common questions
What is PC-ABS good for?
PC-ABS is a common choice for electronics housings, automotive interior parts, handheld device shells, impact-resistant covers. A blend that combines polycarbonate's strength and heat resistance with ABS's toughness and easier processing. Tougher than ABS and less notch-sensitive than pure PC. The standard material for molded electronics housings, so printed prototypes behave like the production part.
How strong and heat-resistant is PC-ABS?
Printed PC-ABS parts have a typical tensile strength of 45–55 MPa and heat resistance of ~115 °C. These are typical values for printed parts in the XY direction; strength between layers is lower, so orientation matters for loaded parts.
How big a part can you print in PC-ABS, and how fast?
Up to 350 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece; larger parts are printed in sections and joined, after a review. Production takes 2-5 business days, and rush service is available.