PC-ABS

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Polycarbonate–Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Blend

PC-ABS combines the heat resistance and stiffness of polycarbonate with the impact toughness and printability of ABS, producing a versatile engineering blend used extensively in automotive and electronics. It requires an enclosed printer and careful temperature management but rewards users with parts that rival injection-molded quality.

Nozzle Temp250–280°C
Bed Temp100–115°C
Print Speed30–50 mm/s

Printing Tips

  • An enclosed, actively heated chamber (50-60 °C) is essential to prevent warping and delamination on anything larger than a few centimeters.
  • Use a hardened-steel nozzle — the PC component is abrasive at high temperatures and will erode brass over time.
  • Apply a thin coat of PC-specific adhesive or Magigoo PC to the build plate for reliable first-layer stick.
  • Dry filament at 80 °C for 4-8 hours; moisture causes steam bubbles that severely weaken layer bonds.
  • Minimize part-cooling fan usage — ideally off for the first 10 layers, then 10-15% maximum for overhangs.
  • Expect slight shrinkage of 0.4-0.7%; compensate in your slicer for dimensionally critical features.

Use Cases

Automotive interior panels and clipsHigh-impact electronic enclosuresFunctional prototypes for injection-molded partsPower-tool housingsUnder-hood automotive bracketsStructural robotics componentsHeat-resistant mechanical assemblies

Compatible Printers

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA+

200-230°C / 50-70°C

PETG

230-250°C / 80-90°C

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C

Nylon (PA6)

240-280°C / 70-90°C

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C

Wood-fill PLA

180-220°C / 40-60°C

Metal-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Carbon Fiber PETG

230-260°C / 70-85°C

Resin

Resin (UV cure)

Flexible (TPE/TPC)

200-230°C / 30-50°C

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C

Matte PLA

195-225°C / 50-65°C

High Speed PLA

190-230°C / 45-60°C

Recycled PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA Marble

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Rainbow PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Glow-in-the-dark PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Copper-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Bronze-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Conductive PLA

200-230°C / 50-60°C

Recycled PETG

225-250°C / 75-90°C

Glass-fiber PETG

235-260°C / 80-95°C

CPE

240-270°C / 75-90°C

PA6

240-270°C / 80-100°C

PA6-CF

255-280°C / 85-100°C

PA12-CF

260-280°C / 80-100°C

PAHT-CF

280-310°C / 100-120°C

ABS-CF

240-260°C / 90-110°C

Kevlar Nylon

245-275°C / 85-100°C

TPU 95A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPU 87A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPE

200-230°C / 30-50°C

TPC

210-240°C / 40-60°C

POM

200-220°C / 100-130°C

PP

220-250°C / 85-100°C

PEEK

370-420°C / 130-160°C

PEI / ULTEM

350-400°C / 130-160°C

BVOH

190-220°C / 50-60°C

Breakaway Support

210-240°C / 50-70°C

PHA

175-200°C / 40-60°C

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