3DXMAX PC (Polycarbonate)

$26.95$184.00

3DXMAX® PC is a premium high-heat Polycarbonate filament made using Lexan® Polycarbonate from Sabic. Our PC has excellent mechanical and thermal properties making it ideal for demanding production and prototype printing.

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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

Ext Temp 1

Extruder Temp
280-310°C

Bed Temp

Bed Temp
110-120°C

Chamber Temp

Heated Chamber
Recommended

Nozzle Settings

Nozzle Specs
No special concerns

Bed Adhesion

Bed Adhesion
Magigoo Bed Prep

Layer Height

Layer Height
No special concerns

Drying Filamen

Drying Specs
120°C for 4 hours

Break Away Support

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

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.

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