QTS PC (Polycarbonate) Filament | High Temp & Impact Resistant | Engineering Grade

QTS PC is a high-performance engineering filament designed for demanding applications. Featuring superior impact resistance, high tensile strength, and excellent heat deflection (128°C+). It outperforms PLA and PETG in durability, making it ideal for printing functional parts, mechanical components.

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QTS PC Polycarbonate High-Temp Filament | Industrial Grade 3D Printing Material

🚀 QTS PC Polycarbonate High-Temp Filament

Name: QTS PC (Polycarbonate) Filament | High Temp & Impact Resistant | Engineering Grade
SKU: 690c40eb51b106000e6391f0
Price: 630.0 TWD
Availability: InStock

Industrial Grade 3D Printing Material | High Strength | Heat Resistant | Impact Resistant | Dimensionally Stable

Product Introduction

QTS PC polycarbonate high-temp filament is an industrial-grade 3D printing material specifically designed for high-temperature, high-strength applications. With 55 MPa tensile strength and 96 MPa bending strength, it delivers exceptional mechanical performance. The material's Vicat softening point reaches 148-149°C, with heat deflection temperatures of 128-141°C, making it an ideal choice for demanding high-temperature environment applications.

QTS PC filament offers excellent impact toughness, dimensional stability, and heat resistance, suitable for manufacturing mechanical components, industrial parts, and high-temperature environment applications. The material supports annealing post-processing to further enhance dimensional stability and heat resistance. Compared to other thermoplastic materials, PC provides superior strength and heat resistance, making it the premier choice for industrial-grade applications.

🎯 6 Core Advantages

1️⃣ High Strength and Heat Resistance

QTS PC filament features 55 MPa tensile strength and 96 MPa bending strength, representing top-tier performance among industrial-grade 3D printing materials. The material's Vicat softening point reaches 148-149°C, with heat deflection temperatures of 128-141°C, enabling stable performance in high-temperature environments. This makes PC particularly suitable for manufacturing parts that must operate in high-temperature conditions, such as mechanical components, automotive parts, and industrial equipment.

2️⃣ Excellent Impact Toughness

QTS PC filament's Izod notch impact strength reaches 90 at 23°C and maintains 16 at -30°C, demonstrating excellent low-temperature impact toughness. This means parts made from PC can withstand impacts and vibrations, maintaining good performance even in low-temperature environments. This makes PC particularly suitable for manufacturing products requiring impact and vibration resistance, such as protective covers, safety shells, and industrial protective devices.

3️⃣ Superior Dimensional Stability

QTS PC filament offers excellent dimensional stability, particularly in high-temperature environments. The material supports annealing post-processing to further enhance dimensional stability and heat resistance. Through 30-60 minutes of annealing at 90-100°C, stress can be eliminated and dimensional accuracy improved. This makes PC particularly suitable for manufacturing precision parts requiring high accuracy and dimensional stability, such as precision mechanical components and engineering parts.

4️⃣ Supports High-Speed Printing

QTS PC filament supports print speeds of 40-60 mm/s, faster than other high-temperature materials. The high-fluidity design allows the material to flow smoothly through the 3D printer's extrusion system, maintaining stable print quality even at faster printing speeds. This significantly improves production efficiency, particularly suitable for applications requiring mass production.

5️⃣ Multiple Color Options

QTS PC filament offers three color options: black, white, and transparent, meeting visual requirements for different applications. Transparent PC is particularly suitable for manufacturing parts requiring light transmission, such as optical components, protective covers, and transparent shells. Black and white PC are suitable for manufacturing industrial parts requiring specific colors.

6️⃣ International Brand Manufacturing, Quality Assured

QTS has over 15 years of experience in the 3D printing industry, with key team members having over 30 years of professional experience in the chemical industry. Combining deep chemical industry background with 3D printing industry knowledge, QTS develops high-quality 3D printing materials. With over 8,000 trusted customers, including corporate clients, schools, and individual users. All products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure every batch meets international standards. We are committed to providing global users with the highest quality 3D printing materials and professional technical support. Choosing QTS means choosing quality and trust.

📋 Complete Product Specifications

Specification Item	Value	Test Standard	Description
Density	1.20 g/cm³	-	Lightweight design suitable for manufacturing light products
Tensile Strength	55 MPa	ASTM D638	Maximum tensile strength, industrial-grade level
Elongation at Break	10%	ASTM D638	Material elongation, relatively low, providing high rigidity
Bending Strength	96 MPa	ISO 178	Material's bending resistance, excellent structural strength
Izod Notch Impact (23°C)	90	ISO 180-A	Room temperature impact toughness, excellent impact resistance
Izod Notch Impact (-30°C)	16	ISO 180-A	Low-temperature impact toughness, good low-temperature performance
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.8 MPa)	128°C	ISO 75-1,-2	Material heat deflection temperature under high stress
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa)	141°C	ISO 75-1,-2	Material heat deflection temperature under low stress
Vicat Softening Point	148-149°C	ISO 306/307	Material softening temperature, excellent heat resistance

⚙️ Recommended Printing Parameters

Parameter Item	Recommended Value	Description
Print Temperature	250-280°C	Adjust based on printer model and nozzle type
Bed Temperature	60-100°C	Higher bed temp improves layer adhesion, reduces warping
Print Speed	40-60 mm/s	Faster than other high-temperature materials, supports high-speed printing
Fan Setting	0-30%	Low fan speed to enhance layer adhesion; increase for bridging as needed
Retraction Setting	Direct Drive 0.8-1.5 mm; Bowden 2-4 mm	Conservative setting, reduces stringing and excessive wear
Layer Height	0.2-0.28 mm	Achieves better surface and strength
Nozzle Size	0.4-0.6 mm	Brass acceptable; stainless steel/hardened steel recommended for prolonged high-temp use
Material Drying	75-85°C × 4-6 hours	PC is hygroscopic; drying prevents bubbling and weak adhesion
Annealing Post-Processing	90-100°C × 30-60 minutes	Adjust based on model thickness and structure, enhances dimensional stability and heat resistance

🏭 Application Domains

🔧 Mechanical Components

QTS PC filament is particularly suitable for manufacturing mechanical components such as gears, bearing seats, and transmission devices. The material's high strength and heat resistance ensure reliability of parts in high-temperature, high-load environments. Superior dimensional stability enables parts to meet precision mechanical requirements.

🚗 Automotive Industry

PC filament is suitable for various high-temperature parts in the automotive industry, such as intake manifolds, cooling system components, and electrical connectors. The material can withstand high temperatures, vibrations, and chemical corrosion in automotive environments while maintaining long-term performance stability.

⚡ Electrical and Electronics

PC filament is suitable for manufacturing high-temperature parts in electrical and electronic products, such as connectors, insulating components, and power supply housings. The material's excellent heat resistance and electrical insulation properties make it ideal for electrical applications. Transparent PC is particularly suitable for manufacturing electronic product housings requiring light transmission.

🏭 Industrial Equipment

PC filament is suitable for various high-temperature parts in industrial equipment, such as pump bodies, valves, and pipe fittings. The material's high strength and heat resistance ensure reliability of parts in industrial environments and long service life.

🛡️ Protection and Safety

PC filament's excellent impact toughness makes it particularly suitable for manufacturing protective and safety products, such as protective covers, safety shells, and protective caps. The material can withstand impacts and vibrations while maintaining transparency (transparent PC) or specific colors (black/white PC).

🔬 Precision Parts

PC filament's superior dimensional stability and support for annealing post-processing make it suitable for manufacturing precision parts. Through annealing treatment, dimensional accuracy and heat resistance can be further enhanced, meeting high-precision application requirements.

📖 Detailed Usage Guide

🔒 Material Storage and Drying

Vacuum Packaging Storage: QTS PC filament uses vacuum packaging. Do not open the packaging bag before use. PC material is hygroscopic; moisture absorption will degrade print quality. Store unused filament in a cool, dry environment.

Material Drying: Recommended drying before printing (75-85°C × 4-6 hours). PC is hygroscopic; drying prevents bubbling, popping sounds, and strength reduction. Dry filament promptly after use and store in vacuum bags to prevent moisture absorption.

🖨️ Printing Environment Setup

Use Enclosed Chamber: Recommended to use enclosed chamber, skirt/enlarged base (Brim/Raft), and strong adhesive to enhance bed adhesion. For large or thick-walled models, must use enclosed chamber and reduce wind speed to minimize warping and cracking.

Constant Temperature Environment: Print in constant temperature, low-wind environments to avoid layer cracking. Temperature fluctuations cause uneven material shrinkage, resulting in warping and cracking.

🌡️ Print Temperature Settings

Nozzle Temperature: Recommended print temperature 250-280°C. Adjust based on specific printer model and nozzle type. Too low temperature causes extrusion difficulty; too high may cause material decomposition.

Bed Temperature: Recommended bed temperature 60-100°C. Higher bed temperature improves layer adhesion and reduces warping. Enclosed chamber or wind shield can further reduce warping.

⚡ Print Speed and Quality

Print Speed: Recommended print speed 40-60 mm/s. Faster than other high-temperature materials, supports high-speed printing. Excessive speed reduces print quality; adjust based on actual conditions.

Layer Height: Recommended layer height 0.2-0.28 mm and nozzle 0.4-0.6 mm for better surface and strength.

🔄 Retraction and Fan Settings

Retraction Setting: Conservative retraction setting (direct drive 0.8-1.5 mm; Bowden 2-4 mm) reduces stringing and excessive wear. Excessive retraction causes material wear and increased stringing.

Fan Setting: Fan setting 0-30% to enhance layer adhesion; increase for bridging as needed. Low fan speed helps enhance layer adhesion but may affect surface quality.

♨️ Annealing Post-Processing

Annealing Temperature and Time: After printing, anneal at 90-100°C for 30-60 minutes (adjust based on model thickness and structure) to enhance dimensional stability and heat resistance. Annealing eliminates stress in the material and improves dimensional accuracy.

Annealing Method: Can use oven or heat gun for annealing. Ensure even temperature distribution to avoid local overheating causing deformation.

⚠️ Important Notes

1. Material Drying: PC material requires thorough drying; printing with moisture causes bubbling, popping sounds, and strength reduction. Recommended drying before printing (75-85°C × 4-6 hours).

2. Warping and Cracking: For large or thick-walled models, must use enclosed chamber and reduce wind speed to minimize warping and cracking. Temperature fluctuation is the main cause of warping.

3. Chemical Compatibility: Prolonged contact with alcohol and some solvents may affect appearance or toughness; test first. Avoid exposing PC products to organic solvents.

4. Nozzle Selection: Brass nozzles acceptable; stainless steel/hardened steel recommended for prolonged high-temperature use. PC's high-temperature characteristics may accelerate brass nozzle wear.

5. Storage Environment: Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures to prevent filament aging or deformation. Store filament in a dry box with humidity controlled below 20% RH.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why does PC filament warp easily?

A: The main cause of PC warping is temperature fluctuation. When printing environment temperature is unstable, material shrinks at different rates, causing warping. Solutions include: (1) Use enclosed chamber to maintain constant temperature; (2) Increase bed temperature to 80-100°C; (3) Reduce fan speed to 0-30%; (4) Use skirt (Brim) or enlarged base (Raft) to increase adhesion area; (5) Use strong adhesive (glue or tape).

Q2: Why does PC filament bubble during printing?

A: Bubbling is usually caused by material moisture absorption. PC is hygroscopic; printing with moisture causes bubbling. Solutions: (1) Thoroughly dry before printing (75-85°C × 4-6 hours); (2) Use dry filament; (3) Ensure printing environment is dry; (4) Regularly check if filament has absorbed moisture. If bubbling occurs, stop printing, dry, then restart.

Q3: What is the benefit of annealing PC parts?

A: Annealing enhances dimensional stability and heat resistance of PC parts. Through 30-60 minutes of annealing at 90-100°C, stress in material can be eliminated, improving dimensional accuracy and further enhancing heat resistance. Annealed parts are more suitable for precision applications and high-temperature environments. Recommended for important precision parts.

Q4: What nozzles can be used for PC filament?

A: Brass nozzles can be used for PC printing, but due to PC's high-temperature characteristics, brass nozzles may wear faster. For prolonged high-temperature printing, stainless steel or hardened steel nozzles are recommended, as these materials better resist high temperature and wear. Recommended nozzle size 0.4-0.6 mm for better surface and strength.

Q5: How to print transparent PC filament?

A: Transparent PC filament uses same print parameters as black/white PC, but requires special attention to: (1) Ensure thorough material drying; moisture absorption reduces transparency; (2) Use lower fan speed (0-20%) to enhance layer adhesion; (3) Avoid excessive retraction to reduce stringing; (4) Consider annealing treatment to enhance transparency and dimensional stability; (5) Post-print polishing or chemical treatment can enhance transparency.

Q6: What is the shelf life of PC filament?

A: Under proper storage conditions (vacuum packaging, dry, cool environment, humidity <20% RH), PC filament can be stored for 2-3 years. Recommended to use soon after purchase. For long-term storage, regularly check packaging integrity and dry before use. After opening, use promptly or store properly sealed.

💎 Why Choose QTS PC Polycarbonate Filament?

15+ Years 3D Printing Industry Experience + 30+ Years Chemical Background

QTS has over 15 years of 3D printing industry experience, with key team members having over 30 years of professional experience in the chemical industry. Combining deep chemical industry background with 3D printing industry knowledge, deep understanding of material properties and printing processes.

8000+ Trusted Customers

Over 8000 customers trust QTS product quality, including enterprises, schools, and individual users.

Strict Quality Control

All products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure every batch meets international standards.

Professional Technical Support

QTS provides professional technical support and consulting services to help solve printing issues.

Multiple Color Options

Offers black, white, and transparent color options to meet different application visual requirements.

Competitive Pricing

Provides competitive pricing while maintaining quality, creating maximum value for customers.

🛡️ Safety and Storage

Storage Methods

Dry Storage: PC filament is moisture-sensitive. Store in a dry, well-ventilated environment away from moisture.

Moisture Prevention: After opening, return filament to original packaging and store in a dry box or vacuum bag with desiccant; for long-term storage use dry box with humidity <20% RH.

Avoid High Temperature and Sunlight: Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures to prevent filament aging or deformation.

Safe Use

Printing Environment: Ensure printer operates in a well-ventilated environment to avoid inhaling harmful gases.

Temperature Safety: Nozzle and bed temperatures are very high (250-280°C) during printing. Avoid direct contact to prevent burns.

Waste Disposal: Properly dispose of printing waste to avoid environmental pollution.

📦 Product Specifications

Specifications: 1.75mm, vacuum packaging, net weight 1kg

Packaging: One roll per box, 10 rolls/carton

Colors: Black/White/Transparent

Note: Picture colors may vary depending on display; actual color is the physical product

Pickup Restrictions: Package weight limit 5kg, dimension limit three sides sum 105cm or less, single package maximum 4 rolls of filament