PC (Polycarbonate) FDM Filament

FDM polycarbonate filament is a strong, heat resistant thermoplastic noted for its superior impact strength. Compared to other unfilled FDM engineering plastics, PC provides one of the most durable materials relative to heat resistance and toughness. In contrast to clear forms of industrial polycarbonate, FDM PC filament comes in several opaque colors.

PC (Polycarbonate) FDM Filament

Key Attributes
PC offers a robust yet lower-cost solution for tough applications compared to high-performance thermoplastics.

  • High impact resistance for applications where durability and toughness are critical design requirements.
  • High glass transition temperature imparting very good heat resistance, thermal stability, and strength retention at temperature.
  • Good dimensional stability that allows for precise as-printed parts.
  • Good electrical insulation properties making it suitable for low-volume and customized production parts in electrical applications.

Key Applications
PC’s high impact strength provides toughness, making it a suitable material for high-durability applications.

  • Functional prototyping for PC production part applications to validate form and fit before finalizing the injection mold configuration.
  • Tough, impact, and compression-resistant tooling including metal forming dies for production quantities in the range of 500 to 1000 units.
  • Low-volume production in scenarios where injection molded PC parts are not cost justifiable.


Compatible Printers




Fortus 450mc
The Fortus 450mc delivers industrial-grade printing with a highly versatile range of materials.
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F900
Large capacity, high-performance materials, and proven dependability make the F900 the FDM workhorse.
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F3300
The F3300 delivers next-level speed, throughput, and cost performance in FDM technology.
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PC (Polycarbonate) FDM Filament Specification sheet PDF

PC (Polycarbonate) FDM Filament

FDM polycarbonate filament is a strong, heat resistant thermoplastic noted for its superior impact strength.