PC Filament Print Settings & Material Information
PC print settings (Cura profile import, how it is done ...)
PC material summary
Polycarbonate (PC) is a thermoplastic material.
Due to its resistance, PC is the hardest plastic that can be processed with a 3D printer.
Due to its physical properties, the filament is particularly suitable for parts that need to maintain their strength, hardness and shape after printing, even at high temperatures.
PC advantages
PC disadvantages
PC print area (recommendations)
Since each 3D printer has its own parameter preferences, adjustments to the settings and fine-tuning are necessary to achieve optimal print results.
** depending on the printing bed adhesion method also slightly less (e.g. with BlueTape possibly 10 to 30°C less)
Spool dimensions
Compability:
Our filaments are suitable for all common 3D printers (FDM / FFF - Fused Deposition Modeling / Fused Filament Fabrication).
Nevertheless, the instructions of the printer manufacturer regarding nozzle diameter, filament material, filament diameter and coil dimensions should be observed.
Storage:
Due to the hygroscopic property (ability to bind water) of some materials, we recommend all filaments indoors to store at room temperature and of course dry. Air-tight ZIP bags or containers with the desiccant SILICA are well suited for this.
The filaments should not hang on the printer for a long time, but always be airtight when not in use and stored with sufficient SILICA sealed.
It is also recommended to dry the filament (especially NYLON and PVA materials) before use (see section "Drying")
Desiccation (drying):
Due to the temperature differences on the transport route or through the storage itself, air may have sneaked into the packaging film. Often, the material may have absorbed some moisture between the manufacturing process and sealing (NYLON and PVA are extremely hygroscopic).
Therefore, we recommend drying overnight in a dehydrator (vegetable dryer) or a few hours in a convection oven (filament and coil only, without foil).
SPECIALTY with transparent colors!
Low humidity has no or hardly any effect on "colored" filaments, only with transparent filaments, some moisture can already lead to cloudiness.
A table with common drying times and temperatures per material is attached. A lump-sum duration for the drying is not to call. Because it depends on how much moisture the filament has already pulled.
A test pressure before drying should serve as the starting point.
The drying time should be tested with about 100g of filament, which has previously separated from the coil. So we say 3x 100g filament in the oven, the first takes after 30 min, the second after 60 min and the third after 120 min out. Afterwards you make another test print with each part. The experiences made can then be transferred to the entire coil. Or if you are not in a hurry, the filament roll in a dehydrator (vegetable dryer) for a few days should also lead to the desired success.
ABS at 50°C to 80°C approx. 4h* with circulating air
PETG at 50°C to 80°C approx. 4h* with circulating air
NYLON at 60°C to 80°C approx. 8h* with circulating air
PVA at 60°C to 80°C approx. 8h* with circulating air
* Drying time varies depending on the degree of moisture in the filament and environmental influences.
It should also be noted whether the coil will withstand the temperature you have chosen.
Download Cura profile for our PC+ filament.
Here the matching 1.75mm PC+ filaments.
Here the matching 2.85mm PC+ filaments.
Data sheet for our PC+ filament.
Here the matching 1.75mm PC+ filaments.
Here the matching 2.85mm PC+ filaments.
Data sheet for our PC+ filament.
Polycarbonate (PC) is a thermoplastic material.
Due to its resistance, PC is the hardest plastic that can be processed with a 3D printer.
Due to its physical properties, the filament is particularly suitable for parts that need to maintain their strength, hardness and shape after printing, even at high temperatures.
PC advantages
- enormously high strength
- extremely durable, impact, shock and heat resistant
- very stiff, nevertheless bendable before breaking
- suitable for demanding applications
PC disadvantages
- requires relatively high print temperatures
- Warping and stringing danger exists
- heated print bed necessary
- not necessarily suitable for 3D print starters
PC print area (recommendations)
Print temperature: | 235°C | to | 270°C |
Print bed temperature:** | 90°C | to | 110°C |
Print speed: | 30mm/s | to | 60mm/s |
Travel speed: | 90mm/s | to | 150mm/s |
Since each 3D printer has its own parameter preferences, adjustments to the settings and fine-tuning are necessary to achieve optimal print results.
** depending on the printing bed adhesion method also slightly less (e.g. with BlueTape possibly 10 to 30°C less)
Spool dimensions
Z3D 3D-Drucker-Filament.de |
1kg (net) | 0,5kg (net) |
Outer Ø: | 200mm | 200mm |
Inne hole: | 53mm | 53mm |
Thickness: | 65mm | 38mm |
eSun | 1kg (net) | 0,5kg (net) |
Outer Ø: | 200mm | 200mm |
Inner hole: | 52mm | 52mm |
Thickness: | 70mm | 42mm |
General information about our filaments
Compability:
Our filaments are suitable for all common 3D printers (FDM / FFF - Fused Deposition Modeling / Fused Filament Fabrication).
Nevertheless, the instructions of the printer manufacturer regarding nozzle diameter, filament material, filament diameter and coil dimensions should be observed.
Storage:
Due to the hygroscopic property (ability to bind water) of some materials, we recommend all filaments indoors to store at room temperature and of course dry. Air-tight ZIP bags or containers with the desiccant SILICA are well suited for this.
The filaments should not hang on the printer for a long time, but always be airtight when not in use and stored with sufficient SILICA sealed.
It is also recommended to dry the filament (especially NYLON and PVA materials) before use (see section "Drying")
Desiccation (drying):
Due to the temperature differences on the transport route or through the storage itself, air may have sneaked into the packaging film. Often, the material may have absorbed some moisture between the manufacturing process and sealing (NYLON and PVA are extremely hygroscopic).
Therefore, we recommend drying overnight in a dehydrator (vegetable dryer) or a few hours in a convection oven (filament and coil only, without foil).
SPECIALTY with transparent colors!
Low humidity has no or hardly any effect on "colored" filaments, only with transparent filaments, some moisture can already lead to cloudiness.
A table with common drying times and temperatures per material is attached. A lump-sum duration for the drying is not to call. Because it depends on how much moisture the filament has already pulled.
A test pressure before drying should serve as the starting point.
The drying time should be tested with about 100g of filament, which has previously separated from the coil. So we say 3x 100g filament in the oven, the first takes after 30 min, the second after 60 min and the third after 120 min out. Afterwards you make another test print with each part. The experiences made can then be transferred to the entire coil. Or if you are not in a hurry, the filament roll in a dehydrator (vegetable dryer) for a few days should also lead to the desired success.
Drying times (recommendations):
PLA at 40°C to 50°C approx. 4h* with circulating airABS at 50°C to 80°C approx. 4h* with circulating air
PETG at 50°C to 80°C approx. 4h* with circulating air
NYLON at 60°C to 80°C approx. 8h* with circulating air
PVA at 60°C to 80°C approx. 8h* with circulating air
* Drying time varies depending on the degree of moisture in the filament and environmental influences.
It should also be noted whether the coil will withstand the temperature you have chosen.