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Solaxis PC

Solaxis PC is widely used in automotive, aerospace, medical and many other applications. PC offers accuracy, durability and stability, creating strong parts that withstand functional testing. A PC part manufactured on a Fortus® 3D Printer is 5 to 60 percent stronger than a part made on previous FDM® systems. It also has superior mechanical properties to ABS and a number of other thermoplastics. When combined with a Fortus 3D Printer, PC gives you strong parts for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, and production parts. PC runs the Xtend 500 Fortus Plus option, which enables more than 400 hours of unattended build time.

Polymer Name: Polycarbonate (PC)

Processing Methods: 3D Printing

End Uses: 3D Printing Applications, Prototyping

Features: Chemical Resistant, Excellent Dimensional Accuracy, Good Stability, High Durability, High Fatigue Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

At The Core
  • Advanced FDM Technology  FDM (fused deposition modeling) technology works with engineering-grade thermoplastics to build strong, longlasting and dimensionally stable parts with the best accuracy and repeatability of any 3D printing technology. These parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts.
  • Meet production demands FDM systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce. Advanced FDM 3D Printers boast the largest build envelopes and material capacities in their class, delivering longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing systems, delivering high throughput, duty cycles and utilization rates.
  • Opening the way for new possibilities FDM 3D Printers streamline processes from design through manufacturing, reducing costs and eliminating traditional barriers along the way. Industries can cut lead times and costs, products turn out better and get to market faster.
  • No special facilities needed FDM 3D Printers are easy to operate and maintain compared to other additive fabrication systems because there are no messy powders or resins to handle and contain, and no special venting is required because FDM systems don’t produce noxious fumes, chemicals or waste.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Yield,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS)40MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Ultimate,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS)57MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS)1944MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS)4.8%ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS)2.2%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS)89MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS)2006MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strain at Break (XZ AXIS)No breakASTM D790
IZOD impact (Notched,Method A, 23°C, XZ AXIS)73J/mASTM D256
IZOD impact (UnNotched,Method A, 23°C, XZ AXIS)877J/mASTM D256
Compressive Strength (Yield Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS)69MPaASTM D695
Compressive Strength (Ultimate Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS)193MPaASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS)7564MPaASTM D695
Tensile Strength (Yield,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS)30MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Ultimate,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS)42MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS)1958MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS)2.5%ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS)2%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS)68MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS)1800MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strain at Break (ZX AXIS)4%ASTM D790
IZOD impact (Notched,Method A, 23°C, ZX AXIS)28J/mASTM D256
IZOD impact (UnNotched,Method A, 23°C, ZX AXIS)187J/mASTM D256
Compressive Strength (Yield Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS)64MPaASTM D695
Compressive Strength (Ultimate Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS)65MPaASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS)1565MPaASTM D695
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection (66 psi)138°CASTM D648
Heat Deflection (264 psi)127°CASTM D648
Vicat Softening139°CASTM D1525
Glass Transition (Tg)161°CDMA (SSYS)
Melting PointNot Applicable
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.2ASTM D792
Coeffcient of Thermal Expansion3.8x10^05in/in/°FASTM E831
Rockwell Hardness115Scale RASTM D785
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivity6.0 x 10^13 - 2.0 x 10^14Ohm-cmASTM D257
Dielectric Constant2.8 - 3.0ASTM D150-98
Dissipation Factor0005 - .0006ASTM D150-98
Dielectric Strength80 - 360V/milASTM D149-09, Method A

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • AS 9100:2016
  • Controlled Goods Program

Packaging & Availability

Availability
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AVAILABLE COLORS

Fortus 380mc™ 0.013 inch (0.330 mm) Breakaway, White
Fortus 450mc™ 0.010 inch (0.254 mm) Soluble  
Fortus 900mc™

0.007 inch (0.178 mm)

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0.005 inch (0.127 mm)5

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