Polycarbonate is a strong, tough engineering thermoplastic with excellent temperature and impact resistance. This grade is formulated for reduced shrinkage and improved dimensional stability, making it suitable for functional components that must carry load or retain performance at elevated temperatures.
Design Advantages
High tensile and flexural strength for structural prototypes and end-use components
Elevated glass transition and heat-deflection temperatures for higher-temperature service
Strong impact performance for housings, guards, brackets, fixtures, and protective parts
Naturally transparent polymer family with useful toughness and dimensional stability
Material Specifications
Item
Published Value
Material family
Polycarbonate
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Published density
1.20 g/cm3
Glass transition temperature
145 °C
Water solubility
Insoluble
Appearance and odor
Solid filament; odorless under normal handling
Material Properties
Physical and Thermal Properties
Property
Test Method
Published Value
Density
ISO 1183
1.20 g/cm3
Melt index
260 °C at 2.16 kg
32.2 ± 2.9 g/10 min
Melting temperature
DSC at 10 °C/min
228 °C
Glass transition temperature
DSC at 10 °C/min
145 °C
Crystallization temperature
DSC at 10 °C/min
Not reported
Vicat softening temperature
ISO 306 and GB/T 1633
119 °C
Heat deflection at 1.8 MPa
ISO 75
117 °C
Heat deflection at 0.45 MPa
ISO 75
112 °C
Saturated water absorption
25 °C and 55% RH
0.25%
Mechanical Properties
Property
Test Method
Published Value
Young’s modulus X/Y
ISO 527 and GB/T 1040
2,110 ± 40 MPa
Young’s modulus Z
ISO 527 and GB/T 1040
1,450 ± 60 MPa
Tensile strength X/Y
ISO 527 and GB/T 1040
62 ± 2 MPa
Tensile strength Z
ISO 527 and GB/T 1040
56 ± 2 MPa
Elongation at break X/Y
ISO 527 and GB/T 1040
3.8 ± 0.3%
Elongation at break Z
ISO 527 and GB/T 1040
2.1 ± 0.4%
Flexural modulus X/Y
ISO 178 and GB/T 9341
2,310 ± 70 MPa
Flexural modulus Z
ISO 178 and GB/T 9341
1,620 ± 80 MPa
Flexural strength X/Y
ISO 178 and GB/T 9341
108 ± 4 MPa
Flexural strength Z
ISO 178 and GB/T 9341
55 ± 2 MPa
Impact strength X/Y
ISO 179 and GB/T 1043
34.8 ± 2.1 kJ/m2; notched 7.5 ± 1.3 kJ/m2
Impact strength Z
ISO 179 and GB/T 1043
9.0 ± 0.4 kJ/m2
Representative dry-state values from standardized specimens. Actual part performance depends on geometry, orientation, wall thickness, moisture condition, processing parameters, and service environment.
Processing
Recommended Processing Window
Setting
Recommended Range
Drying before printing
Forced-air drying oven at 80 °C for 8 h
Printing and storage humidity
Below 20% RH; sealed with desiccant
Nozzle temperature
260 to 280 °C
Build surface
Engineering plate, high-temperature plate, or textured PEI with PVP glue
Bed temperature
90 to 110 °C
Cooling fan
0 to 60%
Printing speed
Below 300 mm/s
Retraction
0.8 to 1.4 mm at 20 to 40 mm/s
Chamber temperature
45 to 60 °C
Overhang and bridging
Approximately 70 degree maximum overhang; approximately 40 mm bridge
Representative Specimen Conditions
Parameter
Source Condition
Nozzle temperature
270 °C
Bed temperature
100 °C
Printing speed
200 mm/s
Infill density
100%
Pre-test conditioning
Annealed and dried at 80 °C for 12 h
Chemical and Handling Characteristics
Characteristic
Published Information
Composition
Polycarbonate
Odor and skin hazards
Odorless; source documentation reports no skin hazard
Chemical stability
Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Water solubility
Insoluble
Acid and alkali resistance
Not resistant
Organic solvent resistance
Not resistant to some organic solvents
Oil and grease resistance
Resistant to most kinds of oil and grease
Flammability
Flammable and self-extinguishing in air
Combustion products
Water and carbon oxides; light phenolic odor
Design and Validation Considerations
Design for anisotropy: published tensile strength is relatively similar between X/Y and Z, but flexural strength is 108 MPa in X/Y and 55 MPa in Z.
Use X/Y-oriented load paths where maximum stiffness, flexural strength, and impact performance are important.
Dry and store material below 20% RH with desiccant; moisture can affect extrusion quality, dimensions, and mechanical performance.
Use an enclosed, temperature-controlled build environment to manage shrinkage, interlayer bonding, and dimensional stability.
Validate the final part for sustained temperature, chemical exposure, creep, impact, flammability, and safety-critical loading in the intended service environment.
Published Data and Qualification
The values in this sheet are based on standardized specimen testing documented by the material source and are provided for design reference and material comparison. Lucent Additive has not independently generated every published value. Final-part performance can differ because of geometry, orientation, processing, moisture conditioning, and service environment. This document does not create a material warranty or replace qualification of the customer’s finished component.
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