3D Printing Materials

PC+ABS

At a glance

Process

FDM

Colors

Black, White

Resolution

0.2mm

Applications

Functional prototyping, rugged tooling and production parts

About The Material

Combines heat resistance of PC and flexibility of ABS

About the Material

FDM PC-ABS combines heat resistance of PC and flexibility of ABS. This material has one of the highest impact strengths for any FDM thermoplastic. The layer lines of this material are less visible, giving a smoother finish and surface quality right from printing.

Material Properties

Ultimate Tensile Strength

Metric: 36 MPa
Imperial: 5200 PSI

Elongation at Break

6%

Modulus of Elasticity

Metric: 1900 MPa
Imperial: 275570 PSI

Flexural Strength

Metric: 68 MPa
Imperial: 1160 PSI

Highest Operating Temperature (C)

Metric: 103C
Imperial: 217F

Why Use This Material

FDM 3D printed ASA is commonly utilized for general prototyping applications including concept models, early prototyping and functional prototyping. Due to its UV resistance, it is ideal for applications requiring significant UV exposure or those that require long-term durability and weather resistance.

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