PC-ABS offers the best impact resistance of any FDM thermoplastic.
PC-ABS is a high-impact engineering thermoplastic ideal for functional prototyping, tooling and low-volume manufacturing. Get the best of two FDM materials, the strength and heat resistance of PC and the flexibility of ABS. PC-ABS also delivers excellent feature definition and surface finish.
Engineers and designers use PC-ABS in demanding applications like power-tool prototyping and industrial equipment manufacturing. Tough, durable and heat-resistant, PC-ABS results in stronger parts and prototypes that mimic the material properties of the final product. PC-ABS works with soluble support, so complex parts with deep internal cavities take no extra effort.
241 J/m (XZ Axis)
125°C
No break (XZ Axis) 46.2 MPa (ZX Axis)
36 (XZ Axis) No yield (ZX Axis)
NASA depends on ABS, PC-ABS and other polycarbonate materials for 3D-printed parts on the Mars rover. FDM production-grade thermoplastics like PC-ABS produce parts that are lightweight but durable enough for rugged environments.
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