PC In CNC Machining
Polycarbonate (PC) is a thermoplastic known for its high toughness, exceptional impact resistance, and good machinability. It can also be optically clear, making it ideal for applications requiring transparency.
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Description & Characteristics
| Price | $ $ $ $ $ |
| Lead Time | < 10 days |
| Wall Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Tolerances | ±0.125mm (±0.005″) |
| Max Part Size | 200 x 80 x 100 cm |
| Applications | Polycarbonate (CNC) offers excellent impact resistance and good temperature stability, making it ideal for outdoor applications. It can be easily colored or left semi-transparent for a range of design possibilities. |
| Strengths | Exceptional mechanical properties, high precision, and repeatability. |
| Weaknesses | More limitations in geometry compared to 3D printing |
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Ultimate tensile strength | Yield strength | Young's modulus (modulus of elasticity) |
Elongation at break
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Hardness
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UV resistance
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60-72.4 MPa
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59-70MPa | 2-2.44GPa | 50-120% | 17.7-21.7HV | Fair |
Thermal & Electrical Properties
| Maximum service temperature | Thermal expansion coefficient | Thermal conductivity |
ESD Safety
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| 101-144 °C |
120-137 10^-6/ºC
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0.189- 0.218 W/(m⋅°C)
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