PC-ABS blend is the combination of two very durable thermoplastics and has a higher heat deflection than ABS. Utilizing the FDM Process, PC-ABS has gained popularity for models that require PC like characteristics, such as; tab strength and flex memory.
Due to it’s strength and temperature resistance, PC-ABS is ideal for medical housings and consumer appliance testing, such as; coffee maker housings, dishwasher components, knobs, connectors, fans and turbines.
With its soluble supports; complex assemblies, ducts and containers can be produced in this popular material. PC-ABS is only available in black with a high gloss surface.
| TECHNICAL PROPERTIES | TEST | METRIC | IMPERIAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 41 MPa | 5,900 psi |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | 1,900 MPa | 278,000 psi |
| Tensile Elongation | ASTM D638 | 6% | 6% |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | 68 MPa | 9,800 psi |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 1,900 MPa | 280,000 psi |
| IZOD Impact, notched | ASTM D256 | 196 J/m | 3.7 ft-lb/in |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched | ASTM D256 | 481 J/m | 9 ft-lb/in |
| Heat Deflection @ 66 psi | ASTM D648 | 110°C | 230°F |
| Heat Deflection @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 | 96°C | 205°F |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ASTM D1525 | 112°C | 234°F |
| Glass Transition (Tg) | DSC (SSYS) | 125°C | 257°F |
| CTE | - - - - - - - - - | - - - - - - - - - | 4.10 E -05 in/in/°F |
| Melt Point | - - - - - - - - - | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 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/mil | - - - - - - - - - |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| Density | ASTM D792 | - - - - - - - - - | 0.0397 lb/in3 |
| Flame Classification | UL94 | HB | HB |
| Rockwell Hardness | ASTM D785 | R110 | R110 |
| UL File Number | - - - - - - - - - | E345258 | E345258 |
All values were taken from the documentation supplied by the manufacturer of this particular material. C.ideas inc. makes no claims to the accuracy of this data, as each individual application may vary. Please contact the manufacturer for any questions relating to specific MSDS information.
Appearance/Colors
- High Gloss
- Black
- RF Testing
- Housings
- Fan and Turbine testing
- Brackets
- Jigs and Fixtures
- Direct Digital Manufacturing
- Conceptual Modeling
- Functional Models
- Actual Thermoplastic
- Can be painted and plated
- 230°F heat deflection
- Great flex memory
- RF friendly
- UL V2 classification
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