Professional 3D Printing
PC-ABS
PC-ABS (polycarbonate) is one of the most widely used industrial thermoplastics. PC-ABS offers the most desirable properties of both materials - the superior strength and heat resistance of PC and the flexibility of ABS.
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) | ASTM D638 | 5,900 psi | 41 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) | ASTM D638 | 278,000 psi | 1,900 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) | ASTM D638 | 6% | 6% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05"/min) | ASTM D790 | 9,800 psi | 68 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05"/min) | ASTM D790 | 280,000 psi | 1,900 MPa |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | 3.7 ft-lb/in | 196 J/m |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) | ASTM D256 | 9 ft-lb/in | 481 J/m |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection(HDT)@ 66 psi, 0.125" unannealed | ASTM D648 | 230°F | 110°C |
| Heat Deflection(HDT)@ 264 psi, 0.125" unannealed | ASTM D648 | 205°F | 96°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ASTM D1525 | 234°F | 112°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | DMA (SSYS) | 257°F | 125°C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | --------------- | 4.10 E -05 in/in/°F | --------------- |
| Melt Point | --------------- | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 2.0x10e14 - 4.4x10e13 ohms |
| Dielectric Constant | ASTM D150-98 | 2.9 - 2.7 |
| Dissipation Factor | ASTM D150-98 | .0035 - .0032 |
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D149-09, Method A | 340 - 90 V/mm |
| OTHER | TEST METHOD | VALUE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.10 |
| Density | ASTM D792 | 0.0397 lb/in3 |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | R110 |
| UL File Number | --------------- | E345258 |
| Flame Classification | UL 94 | HB |