3DXMAX PC (Polycarbonate)

3DXMAX® PC (Polycarbonate) 3D Printing Filament

3DXMAX® PC (Polycarbonate) is a premium high-heat 3D printing filament made using Lexan® Polycarbonate from Sabic. PC has some of the best mechanical properties & high-heat resistance in the 3D Printing world (Tg of 147°C). Our PC allows for the printing of functional prototypes and production parts with very fine detail and excellent surface quality. 3DXMAX® PC is suitable for use in both consumer-grade and industrial FDM/FFF printers that have a heated print bed and extruders which can reach upwards of 300°C. Made by 3DXTECH® in the USA.

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Print Recommendations

Extruder Temp
280-310°C

Bed Temp
110-120°C

Heated Chamber
Recommended

Nozzle Specs
No special concerns

Bed Adhesion
Magigoo Bed Prep

Layer Height
No special concerns

Drying Specs
120°C for 4 hours

Supports
X1 USM Water Soluble Support

Benefits of PC Include:

• High thermal properties, with a Tg of 147°C
• Amorphous structure gives it low, near isotropic shrinkage
• Excellent ductility and impact resistance
• Very low odor while printing
• Wide processing range of 280-310°C

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Safety Data Sheet

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Filament Specifications:

1.75mm and 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter

Recommended Print Settings:

• Extruder: 280-310°C
• Bed Temp: 110-120°C
• Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep or 3DXTECH Polyimide Tape gives us the best results
• Other: No cooling fan with print speeds of 20mm/s as a starting point
• Heated Chamber: Recommended
• Supports: AquaTek™ water soluble X1 USM Universal Support Material works ideal for complex parts.
• Drying Instructions: 120°C for 4 hours.