PC-ABS (polycarbonate-ABS) is one of the most widely used industrial thermoplastics. PC-ABS offers the most desirable properties of both materials — the superior strength and heat resistance of polycarbonate and the flexibility of ABS.
PC-ABS blends are commonly used in automotive, electronics and telecommunications applications. Additionally, a PC-ABS part manufactured on a Fortus® 3D Production System is 5-60% stronger than a part made on previous FDM systems. PC-ABS gives you conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools and end-use-parts.
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| Mechanical Properties |
Test Method |
English |
Metric |
| Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) |
ASTM D638 |
5,900 psi |
41 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) |
ASTM D638 |
278,000 psi |
1,900 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) |
ASTM D638 |
6% |
6% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) |
ASTM D790 |
9,800 psi |
68 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) |
ASTM D790 |
280,000 psi |
1,900 MPa |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23°C) |
ASTM D256 |
3.7 ft-lb/in |
196 J/m |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23°C) |
ASTM D256 |
9 ft-lb/in |
481 J/m |
| Thermal Properties |
Test Method |
English |
Metric |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi |
ASTM D648 |
230°F |
110°C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi |
ASTM D648 |
205°F |
96°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature |
ASTM D1525 |
234°F |
112°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) |
DMA (SSYS) |
257°F |
125°C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
– – – – – – – – – |
4.10 E -05 in/in/°F |
– – – – – |
| Melt Point |
– – – – – – – – – |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
| Electrical Properties |
Test Method |
Value Range |
| Volume Resistivity |
ASTM D257 |
2.0x10e14 – 4.4x10e13 ohm-cm |
| 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 |
| Other |
Test Method |
Value |
| Specific Gravity |
ASTM D792 |
1.10 |
| Density |
ASTM D792 |
0.0397 lb/in3 |
| Flame Classification |
UL94 |
HB |
| Rockwell Hardness |
ASTMD785 |
R110 |
| UL File Number |
– – – – – – – – – |
E345258 |
