Polycarbonate

Category: PC

Material Information

Name:	Polycarbonate
Source:	Airwolf 3D
Description:	Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic that is most prominently known for its incredible strength and impact resistance. The basis of bulletproof glass, polycarbonate is lightweight and exhibits a translucency that is superior to other FFF/FDM 3D printing materials. Polycarbonate also boasts heat resistance, is flame-retardant, and insulates electricity, making it essential to use in electrical components and hardware.
Documentation:	Technical Data Sheet (TDS) Airwolf 3D Printing Guide
Related Info:	Apex Installation - How to Guide https://trakmtsupport.dozuki.com/Guide/3D+Printing+-+How+to+Download+Install+&+Register+for+APEX+3D-Printing+Software/129?lang=en

Printer Compatibility:

Airwolf

PC

Purchase Options

Company		Available Colors
BuyTrakParts.com TRAK Machine Tools Parts & Accessories	Buy Now	Black, Clear
Airwolf3D.com Trusted TRAK Partner	Buy Now	Black, Clear, Dark Grey, Grey, White

Recommended Support Materials

HIPS

Mechanical Properties

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Ultimate Tensile Strength		69.9	MPa
Elongation at Break		11.9	%

Hardness Shore

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Rockwell Hardness	M-scale	M-77

Thermal Properties

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Coefficient of Linear Expansion		6.0-8.0 x10^-5	/cm/cm°C
Thermal Conductivity		0.2	W/m°C

Physical Properties

Property	Standard	Value	Unit
Melt Flow Rate (at (300°C @ 1.2Kg)		15	g/10min
Vicat Softening Point		298	°F
Mold Shrinkage		0.005 - 0.007	in/in
Density		1.2	g/cm³

Certifications & Tests

	Standard	Value	Unit
Flammability	UL 94	V-2

Print Settings

Subject	Airwolf
Extruder Temperature	300°C – 310°C
Bed Temperature	140°C - 145°C
Bed Preparation	WolfBite Mega
Closed Chamber	Yes
Heated Chamber	Yes
Chamber Temperature	70°C – for medium to large parts

Material Management

Subject	Airwolf
Storage	Moisture-free container with desiccant.
Compatible Materials	PLA
Recommended Support Materials	HIPS

Slicer Settings

Parameter	APEX
Material Profile Name	PC
Material Profile Name	PC Dual Color
Material Profile Name	PC with HIPS
Material Profile Name	PC with PLA

General Comments

Characteristics

Incredible strength
Impact Resistant
Lightweight
Translucency
Heat resistance
Flame retardant
Insulates electricity

Applications

Functional Prototypes
Widely used in the construction, transportation, and automotive industries
Electrical and telecommunications hardware
Data storage, such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray Discs
Consumer products like sunglasses, phone and computer cases, water bottles, and food containers

Considerations

Hygroscopic: We recommend purchasing a dry box, or Plural's Material Management System (MMS), to help reduce moisture from the storage environment.
Vulnerable to hydrolysis
UV-sensitive

Printing Skill & Experience - Intermediate

Be sure to use the recommended WolfBite MEGA.
High build plate temperatures required to ensure good adhesion.