Data Sheet

Nov. 2018
Technical Data Sheet
Version 4.0
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PolyLite™ PC
PolyLite™ PC is produced using a polycarbonate resin specifically engineered for 3D printing. It delivers good stiffness and
heat resistance with light diffusing properties.
Physical Properties
Property
Testing method
Typical value
Density
ASTM D792 (ISO 1183, GB/T 1033)
1.19 – 1.20 (g/cm3 at 21.5˚C)
Glass transition temperature
DSC, 10 °C/min
113 (°C)
Vicat Softening temperature
ASTM D1525 (ISO 306 GB/T 1633)
119 (˚C)
Melt index
260 °C, 1.2 kg
8-11 (g/10 min)
Decomposition temperature
TGA, 20 °C/min
129- 132 (˚C)
Tested with 3D printed specimen of 100% infill
Mechanical Properties
Property
Testing method
Typical value
Young’s modulus (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
2307 ± 60 (MPa)
Tensile strength (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
62.7 ± 1.3 (MPa)
Elongation at break (X-Y)
ASTM D638 (ISO 527, GB/T 1040)
3.2 ± 0.4 (%)
Bending modulus
ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)
2477 ± 159 (MPa)
Bending strength
ASTMD790 (ISO 178, GB/T 9341)
100.4 ± 2.7 (MPa)
Charpy impact strength
ASTM D256 (ISO 179, GB/T 1043)
3.4 ± 0.1 (kJ/m
2
)
All testing specimens were printed under the following conditions:
nozzle temperature = 255 °C, printing speed = 60 mm/s, build plate temperature = 100 °C, infill = 100%
All specimens were conditioned at room temperature for 24h prior to testing
Recommended printing conditions
Parameter
Nozzle temperature
250 - 270 (˚C)
Build Surface material
BuildTak®, Glass, PEI
Build surface treatment
Magigoo PC
Build plate temperature
90 - 105 (˚C)
Cooling fan
Turned off
Printing speed
30v- 50 (mm/s)
Raft separation distance
0.2 (mm)
Retraction distance
1 (mm)
Retraction speed
20 (mm/s)
Recommended environmental temperature
70 – 80 (recommended) (˚C)
Threshold overhang angle
50 (˚)
Recommended support material
PolySupport™
Based on 0.4 mm nozzle and Simplify 3D v.3.1. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters
When printing with PolyLite™ PC it is recommended to use an enclosure. For large part it is recommended to use a heated
chamber.
It is recommended to anneal the printed part right after the printing process to release the residual internal stress.
Annealing settings: 100˚C for 2h