PC-ABS Filament 3D Printing Service
High-heat, high-strength FDM PC-ABS 3D printing for structural prototypes, engineering housings, industrial parts, and demanding functional applications.
PC filament is a stronger engineering thermoplastic for FDM when standard prototype plastics are no longer enough. It offers higher heat resistance, stronger structural capability, and better impact performance than most general-purpose filaments, making it a practical choice for demanding functional parts.
What Is PC-ABS Filament?
PC-ABS filament combines the toughness and processability of ABS with the added heat resistance and dimensional stability of polycarbonate. In FDM, it is commonly used when parts need to look cleaner than basic prototype materials while also delivering better mechanical performance for functional housings and assembled products.
Compared with PLA or PETG, PC-ABS is more engineering-oriented. Compared with full PC, it is often chosen when you want a more balanced material that offers good stiffness, strong impact behavior, better heat resistance than ABS, and a smoother appearance for customer-facing parts.
Best Fit for PC-ABS 3D Printing
- Automotive interior and exterior housings
- Consumer electronics enclosures and assembled parts
- Medical device shells and engineering covers
- Functional prototypes that need good toughness and better heat resistance
- Projects that need a smoother, more balanced engineering material than ABS or PETG
PC-ABS Specifications
Application
Engineering Plastics
Technology
FDM
Price
From $3.50
Build Time
96 – 120 hours
Color
Black
Tolerance
±0.3mm (within 100mm), ±0.4% (above 100mm)
Min. Wall Thickness
1.2mm
Max. Size
580mm × 480mm × 480mm
Min. Build Size
30mm × 30mm × 15mm
Heat Deflection Temperature
113°C
Why Choose Our PC-ABS Printing Service
- Better balance of toughness, heat resistance, and finish than common prototype filaments
- Smoother surface quality for customer-facing housings and enclosures
- Strong impact performance for assembled engineering parts
- Suitable for automotive, medical, and electronics housings
- Useful upgrade path when ABS or PETG are not enough, but full PC is more than you need
PC-ABS Material Properties
Heat Deflection Temperature
113°C
Melt Flow Rate
11–17 g/10min
Tensile Strength
42.7 MPa
Tensile Modulus
2100 MPa
Elongation at Break
47%
Flexural Strength
76.5 MPa
Flexural Modulus
2055 MPa
Charpy Impact Strength (Notched)
16.2 kJ/m²
Compare PC-ABS Filament with Similar Materials
| Attribute | PLA | PETG | ABS | ASA | PC-ABS | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Best for low-cost visual prototypes | Best for balanced toughness and printability | Best for practical engineering and appliance-style functional parts | Best for outdoor and UV-exposed parts | Best for balanced toughness, heat, and appearance | Best for higher heat, stronger structure, and demanding engineering performance |
| Technology | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM |
| Price | From $1.00 | From $1.20 | From $3.00 | From $3.50 | From $3.50 | From $3.50 |
| Max Size | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 x 480 x 480 mm | 580 × 480 × 480 mm | 580 × 480 × 480 mm |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 57°C | 69°C | 87°C | 100°C | 113°C | 117°C |
| Strength Bending Strength - XY | 76 MPa | 64 MPa | 62 MPa | 65 MPa | 90 MPa | 108 MPa |
| Stiffness Bending Modulus - XY | 2750 MPa | 2050 MPa | 1880 MPa | 1920 MPa | 1890 MPa | 2380 MPa |
| Layer Adhesion Impact Strength-Z | 13.8 kJ/m² | 10.6 kJ/m² | 7.4 kJ/m² | 4.9 kJ/m² | 8.4 kJ/m² | 9 kJ/m² |
| Toughness Impact Strength - XY | 26.6 kJ/m² | 31.5 kJ/m² | 39.3 kJ/m² | 41 kJ/m² | 55 kJ/m² | 34 kJ/m² |
| Typical Use | Visual models, assembled parts, low-cost prototypes | Enclosures, fixtures, containers, semi-structural parts | Engineering housings, fixtures, general functional parts | Outdoor parts, sunlight / UV exposed applications | Automotive housings, enclosures, smooth engineering parts | Automotive parts, medical housings, industrial and structural parts |
| Summary | Choose PLA when budget and easy printability matter most. | Choose PETG when you need better toughness and easier processing. | Choose ABS when you need a standard engineering plastic for functional prototypes. | Choose ASA when outdoor weather resistance matters most. | Choose PC-ABS when you want a better balance of toughness, heat resistance, and surface finish. | Choose PC when heat resistance, structural strength, and demanding functional performance are the priority. |
PC-ABS is often the most balanced choice in this FDM material set when your project needs a better mix of toughness, heat resistance, and finished appearance than PLA, PETG, ABS, or ASA can normally provide, without jumping all the way to full PC.
Need PC-ABS 3D Printing Parts Fast?
Send us your 3D file and application details. We can help confirm whether PC-ABS is the right material for your project, or recommend ABS, ASA, PETG, PC, or another option based on strength, heat resistance, finish, and budget.