Polycarbonate (PC)
One of the strongest and most heat resistant filaments available. Needs a hot nozzle, a heated chamber, and a hardened setup. Best reserved for experienced users.
Expert Enclosure recommended 1.2 g/cm³ ~$40/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 270–310 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 100–120 °C |
| Enclosure | Recommended |
| Drying | 80 °C × 6 h Moisture sensitive |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~120 °C |
Properties
| Property | Rating |
|---|---|
| Strength | ●●●●● |
| Heat resistance | ●●●●● |
| UV / weather resistance | ●●●○○ |
| Flexibility | ●●●○○ |
| Print difficulty | ●●●●● |
Pros
- Very strong
- Very high heat resistance
- Impact resistant
Cons
- Needs a hot enclosure
- Warping
- Expensive
Best uses
High-load mechanical parts Hot environments Safety-critical parts
Printers suited to Polycarbonate (PC)
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab P1S
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Qidi X-Plus 3
280×280×270 mm · Enclosed
FlashForge Adventurer 5M
220×220×220 mm · Enclosed
Cost and usage
At ~${price}/kg, 100 g of {name} costs about ${per100}. Use the {lenTool} to turn a printed weight into metres, or the {costTool} for a full price.