A tough, heat-capable engineering plastic for demanding functional components.
PC
What it’s for
Functional prototypes, Brackets and mounts, Replacement parts, Jigs and fixtures, Test fixtures, Bench tooling, Short-run production, Ducting, Brackets and mounts, Chemical exposure. We choose the final route against the geometry and service environment, not from the material name alone.
Key characteristics
- 01Its carbonate polymer backbone gives it a high-energy, tough response.
- 02That supports strong, impact-resistant functional forms.
- 03It needs dry material and controlled heat to print consistently.
- 04Use it for guards, fixtures, mounts, and durable housings.
In our shop
We only schedule PC after we have checked geometry, moisture state, and the need for the chamber.
It rewards a practical design brief more than a decorative one.
Relative profile
These are relative positions within this catalogue, not material-property measurements.
- Stiffness
- Toughness
- Heat resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Printability
- Cost
Printing notes
- Minimum nozzle
- 0.4 mm or larger
- Hardened nozzle
- Not required
- Heated chamber
- Required
- Drying
- Required before printing
Design notes
- Use smooth transitions into loaded bosses and brackets.
- Avoid hiding a large solid mass inside an otherwise thin part.
Technical values appear only after we approve a datasheet for the exact spool in use. If a specific property determines the job, tell us and we will discuss the material route.