PC (Polycarbonate)
- Alternative Designations: Polycarbonate
Colors:
- Translucent
- White
Description:
Polycarbonate (PC) is a high-impact, tough thermoplastic known for its excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance, and optical clarity. It combines high impact strength with good mechanical properties while maintaining stability under thermal and mechanical stress. PC is commonly used for producing protective covers, housings, enclosures, lenses, glazing panels, and functional prototypes in automotive, electronics, industrial, and healthcare applications requiring durability and precise dimensional control.
Material Properties
Processes:
Special properties
- Flame retardancy
- Heat resistance > 100℃
- Impact resistance
- Stiffness
- Transparency
Property | Value, metric | Value, Imperial |
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Density | 1.2 g/cm3 | 1.2 g/cm3 |
Elongation at Break | 5.2-110% | 5.2-110% |
Hardness | 95D | 95D |
Ultimate Tensile Strength | 57-61 MPa | 8.2-8.8 ksi |
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CNC machined part without surface finishes (3D render, aluminium)Bead blasting (3D render)
Bead blasting
Bead blasting involves spraying a pressurised stream of tiny beads of media, plastic or glass beads, from a nozzle onto the surface of the part. This removes the burrs and imperfections, leaving a smooth finish.
Notes:The recommended part size is 6-600 mm in both height and width. Smaller parts are hard to hold and tough to produce an even surface.
Final result:
- Uniform, matte or satin-like appearance
- Slightly grainy in the touch
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Custom Finishing
If you select a custom finish in the Instant Quoting Engine it will require manual review. Manual quoting usually takes 1-2 business days.
Notes:Submitting for manual review with a custom request does not guarantee a quote.