PC-ABS

FDM Thermoplastic

A prototype nozzle adapter 3D printed from PC-ABS material using FDM technology.

PC-ABS in its FDM filament form blends together the best features of polycarbonate and ABS material, combining the heat resistance of PC and the flexural strength of ABS. As a result, PC-ABS is perfect for 3D printing functional prototypes, rugged tooling and production parts, while taking advantage of the ease of processing, colorability, and balanced mechanical properties of the blend.

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Key Attributes

The blend of PC and ABS gives manufacturers an FDM material with upscaled capabilities compared to straight ABS.

Balanced mechanical properties, including toughness and impact resistance, even at lower temperatures.
Improved surface finish on printed parts compared to straight PC, providing better surfaces for painting, plating, and overall visual appeal.
Greater chemical resistance, leveraging the specific chemical resilience each polymer brings to the blend.
Dimensional stability that allows printed parts to maintain their shape and accurate geometry under various conditions.

Key Applications

The physical capabilities of PC-ABS provide the versatility to cover a broad range of 3D printing applications.

PC-ABS provides an effective blend of properties for prototyping, including functional prototyping when pure PC is not necessary or required.
Tooling is a highly suitable application for PC-ABS due to the combination of colors, surface finish and mechanical properties achievable.
PC-ABS offers an affordable alternative to higher-cost thermoplastics for bridge-to-production parts and other low-volume applications.

FDM Technology

Industries

All Industries

PC-ABS is a well-rounded FDM thermoplastic capable of serving industries that use 3D printing for prototyping, tooling and production part applications.

Aerospace

Automotive

Consumer Products

Medical

Manufacturing

All Industries

Compatible Printers

All Printers

F370

Access professional 3D printing and a capable array of materials in the easy-to-use F370.

F370CR

Cover more applications with the F370CR’s diverse material selection including carbon fiber.

Fortus 450mc

The Fortus 450mc delivers industrial-grade printing with a highly versatile range of materials.

F900

Large capacity, high-performance materials and proven dependability make the F900 the FDM workhorse.

Access professional 3D printing and a capable array of materials in the easy-to-use F370.

Cover more applications with the F370CR’s diverse material selection including carbon fiber.

The Fortus 450mc delivers industrial-grade printing with a highly versatile range of materials.

Large capacity, high-performance materials and proven dependability make the F900 the FDM workhorse.

All Printers

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