Thermal conductivity against densityHigher and further left: spreads more heat for its weightThermal expansion against thermal conductivityLower and further right: warps less when heated
Sources3 documents: UltiMaker, Covestro
Values for
3D printed (FDM). Ultimaker PC, 3D-printed specimens, XY (flat); Ultimaker S5 Pro, engineering intent profile, 0.15 mm layer height, AA 0.4 print core, 100% infill, Cura 4.9, printed one-at-a-time, conditioned >=24 h at room temperature. TDS (file v5.00), April 20, 2022.
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Ultimaker PC Technical Data Sheet, v5.00UltiMakerarchived copyYield strength: typicalUltimate tensile strength: typical, peak stress (= stress at yield)Flexural strength: typicalElongation at break: typicalYoung's modulus (stiffness): typicalDensity: rangeGlass transition: typicalMax service temperature: HDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens)
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Engineering Polymers Part and Mold Design: Thermoplastics, A Design GuideCovestroarchived copyPoisson's ratio: base material: polycarbonate family typical (Covestro Part and Mold Design guide, Table 3-1)
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Makrolon 2405 Technical Data SheetCovestroThermal conductivity: base material: Covestro Makrolon 2405 injection-molding PC, typical, through-plane, 23 °CThermal expansion: base material: Covestro Makrolon 2405 injection-molding PC, typical, 23-55 °C, parallel
FDM Polycarbonate is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
FDM Polycarbonate has a thermal conductivity of 0.2 W/m·K (0.116 BTU/hr·ft·°F). Basis: base material: Covestro Makrolon 2405 injection-molding PC, typical, through-plane, 23 °C. Source: Covestro, Makrolon 2405 Technical Data Sheet.
Coefficient of thermal expansion of FDM Polycarbonate
FDM Polycarbonate expands 65 µm/m·K (36.1 µin/in·°F): a 100 mm part grows 325 µm over a 50 °C rise. Basis: base material: Covestro Makrolon 2405 injection-molding PC, typical, 23-55 °C, parallel. Source: Covestro, Makrolon 2405 Technical Data Sheet.
Glass transition temperature of FDM Polycarbonate
FDM Polycarbonate softens at its glass transition, 108 °C (226 °F). Basis: typical. Source: UltiMaker, Ultimaker PC Technical Data Sheet, v5.00archived copy.
Maximum service temperature of FDM Polycarbonate
The maximum service temperature of FDM Polycarbonate is 105 °C (220 °F). Basis: HDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens). Source: UltiMaker, Ultimaker PC Technical Data Sheet, v5.00archived copy.