Stratasys PC-ABS MSDS
Stratasys PC-ABS 3D Printing Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS)
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STRATASYS FDM 3D Printing Material
PC-ABS
Engineering Thermoplastic Made For High-Impact and Heat Resistance
PC-ABS (polycarbonate-ABS) is a tough, durable, and heat-resistant 3D printing material from Stratasys. It is a high-impact engineering thermoplastic designed to work with FDM (Fused Depostiion Modeling) 3D printing technology and perfect for producing tooling, prototypes, and end-use parts or when heat-resistance and impact strength are important.
Overview
Featuring the best characteristics of PC and ABS, PC-ABS is a great FDM printing material for demanding applications like power-tool prototyping and industrial equipment manufacturing. Using real engineering thermoplastics, print parts that are stronger for tooling and prototyping where exact material properties are needed for the best final product. PC-ABS features the strength and heat resistance of PC combined with the flexibility of ABS and is topped off with excellent feature definition and surface finishes.
Understanding FDM 3D Printing Materials
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has different materials for different projects. With material properties ranging in strength, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and certification it can be tough to know which one to choose. That’s why we created this guide to help make the best choice.
Material Performance
PC-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 PC and the flexibility of ABS.
IZOD IMPACT,
NOTCHED
214 J/m XZ axis
Heat Deflection
Temperature
110°C
Flexural
Strength
59 MPa XZ axis
41 MPa ZX axis
Tensile
Strength
29 MPa XZ axis
28 MPa ZX axis
Material Highlights
Characteristics
- Opaque
- Tough and durable
- Heat-resistant
- Dimensionally stable
Options
- Available in Black only
Uses
- Automotive parts and prototype, electronics and telecommunications
- Functional prototypes
- Jigs and fixtures
- Manufacturing tooling
- Production parts
Advantages
- Best impact resistance of any FDM material
- Excellent feature definition and surface finish
- Hands-free support removal
Performance Scale
Material Colours
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Stratasys PC-ABS Spec Sheet
Stratasys PC-ABS 3D Printing Material technical specifications and performance datasheet
Read MoreTechnical Specifications
| 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 | — | NA | NA |
| 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 | ASTM D785 | R110 |
| UL File Number | — | E345258 |
Applications
Functional Prototyping
Rapid prototype and build parts designed to be tested
Jigs and Fixtures
Design complex jigs and fixtures that are made to last
End-Use Parts
3D print parts that are strong and durable, and ready for the world
System Compatibility
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