PC 3D Printing Service
High-heat, high-strength FDM PC 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 Filament?
PC filament is an engineering thermoplastic used in FDM when parts need better heat resistance and stronger mechanical performance than PLA, PETG, ABS, or ASA can usually provide. It is widely used for structural prototypes, high-load functional samples, and demanding housings that must stay stable under tougher service conditions.
Compared with more general FDM materials, PC is less about low-cost convenience and more about engineering performance. It is a better fit when you need stronger stiffness, higher thermal stability, and more reliable impact behavior for functional end-use style parts.
Best Fit for PC 3D Printing
- Automotive and industrial structural prototype parts
- Medical device housings and engineering enclosures
- Functional parts exposed to higher service temperatures
- Consumer electronics housings with stronger performance needs
- Projects that need more heat resistance and structural strength than ABS, ASA, or PETG
PC 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
117°C
Why Choose Our PC Printing Service
- Higher heat resistance than common prototype filaments
- Stronger stiffness and structural capability for demanding parts
- Better impact performance for functional engineering applications
- Suitable for housings, industrial fixtures, and higher-load prototypes
- Useful upgrade path when ABS, ASA, PETG, or PC-ABS are not enough
PC Material Properties
Impact Strength (X-Y)
34.8 ± 2.1 kJ/m²
Strength Bending Strength - XY
108 MPa
Stiffness Bending Modulus - XY
2,310 MPa
Toughness Impact Strength - XY
34.8 kJ/m²
Layer Adhesion Impact Strength-Z
9.0 kJ/m²
Saturated Water Absorption Rate 25°C,55%RH
0.25%
Young's Modulus (X-Y)
2110 ± 40 MPa
Breaking Elongation Rate (X-Y)
3.8 ± 0.3 %
Compare PC Filament with Similar Materials
| Attribute | PLA | PETG | ABS | ASA | PC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM | FDM |
| Price | From $1.00 | From $1.20 | 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 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 57°C | 69°C | 87°C | 100°C | 117°C |
| Strength Bending Strength - XY | 76 MPa | 64 MPa | 62 MPa | 65 MPa | 108 MPa |
| Stiffness Bending Modulus - XY | 2750 MPa | 2050 MPa | 1880 MPa | 1920 MPa | 2380 MPa |
| Layer Adhesion Impact Strength-Z | 13.8 kJ/m² | 10.6 kJ/m² | 7.4 kJ/m² | 4.9 kJ/m² | 9 kJ/m² |
| Toughness Impact Strength - XY | 26.6 kJ/m² | 31.5 kJ/m² | 39.3 kJ/m² | 41 kJ/m² | 34 kJ/m² |
| Typical Use | Visual models and low-cost prototypes | Containers, housings, and semi-structural parts | General engineering prototypes and assemblies | Outdoor parts, UV-exposed housings, weather-resistant components | Automotive, industrial, and structural parts |
| Summary | Choose PLA when cost and fast validation matter most. | Choose PETG when you want more toughness and easier processing. | Choose ABS for balanced engineering use indoors. | Choose ASA when outdoor stability and UV resistance matter most. | Choose PC when heat resistance and structural performance are highest priorities. |
PC is the strongest upgrade path in this FDM material set when your project needs more heat resistance and engineering performance than PLA, PETG, ASA, or PC-ABS can normally offer.
Need PC 3D Printing Parts Fast?
Send us your 3D file and application details. We can help confirm whether PC is the right material for your project, or recommend PETG, ASA, PC-ABS, or another option based on strength, heat, finish, and budget.