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PC-ABS

POLYCARBONATE/ABS BLEND

PC-ABS is a very common thermoplastic material found in many consumer electronics and medical devices today.

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 PROPERTIESTESTMETRICIMPERIAL
Tensile StrengthASTM D63841 MPa5,900 psi
Tensile ModulusASTM D6381,900 MPa278,000 psi
Tensile ElongationASTM D6386%6%
Flexural StrengthASTM D79068 MPa9,800 psi
Flexural ModulusASTM D7901,900 MPa280,000 psi
IZOD Impact, notchedASTM D256196 J/m3.7 ft-lb/in
IZOD Impact, un-notchedASTM D256481 J/m9 ft-lb/in
Heat Deflection @ 66 psiASTM D648110°C230°F
Heat Deflection @ 264 psiASTM D64896°C205°F
Vicat Softening TemperatureASTM D1525112°C234°F
Glass Transition (Tg)DSC (SSYS)125°C257°F
CTE- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -4.10 E -05 in/in/°F
Melt Point- - - - - - - - -Not ApplicableNot Applicable
Volume ResistivityASTM D2572.0x10e14 - 4.4x10e13 ohms- - - - - - - - -
Dielectric ConstantASTM D150-982.9 - 2.7- - - - - - - - -
Dissipation FactorASTM D150-98.0035 - .0032- - - - - - - - -
Dielectric StrengthASTM D149-09, Method A340 - 90 V/mil- - - - - - - - -
Specific GravityASTM D7921.101.10
DensityASTM D792- - - - - - - - -0.0397 lb/in3
Flame ClassificationUL94HBHB
Rockwell HardnessASTM D785R110R110
UL File Number- - - - - - - - -E345258E345258

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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