Prusament PC Blend Natural 970g
Prusament PC Blend Natural 970g
About PC Blend
Prusament PC Blend (polycarbonate) is a filament ideal for highly durable 3D prints.
Polycarbonates are a group of plastics that are known for their strength, toughness, and mechanical and temperature resistance. They are commonly used for the production of CDs, goggles or car headlights.
The composition of pure polycarbonate is almost unusable material for 3D printing. It adheres very poorly to the printing pad and deforms and cracks on cooling due to high thermal expansion. We have added additional additives to the polycarbonate to facilitate printing, improve adhesion to the printing substrate, reduce warping and cracking while maintaining the excellent mechanical properties of polycarbonate. The result is our new Prusament PC Blend.
Prusament PC Blend is recommended especially for experienced 3D printers. It is certainly not suitable for a novice printer as a first print material. This should always be PLA or PETG. Polycarbonate is an excellent plastic for printing prototypes and functional items, heat-stressed parts and mechanically stressed components.
Preparing the printing plate
PC Blend can be printed on both grain and smooth printing plates, provided that the substrate is lightly coated with an adhesive stick (e.g. KORES). Printing without adhesive, which serves as a layer to separate the printout from the substrate, risks damaging the printing plate.
Use sufficient isopropyl alcohol to wash off any adhesive residue and wipe it off with a paper towel. Avoid washing with water, especially for grainy sheets. In this case, there is a risk of rusting of the plate and thus irreversible damage.
For more printing tips and advice, see our article on PrusaPrinters.org
Print settings
| Jet | 275±10 °C |
| Heating pad | 110±10 °C |
Basic features
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Does not contain styrene |
Large models can wiggle | ||
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High temperature resistance up to 113 °C |
High printing temperatures of the pad and nozzle | ||
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Very good dimensional stability compared to other PC filaments |
Higher price | ||
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High impact and wear resistance |
Slight odour during printing | ||
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Prints do not deform under stress over time (creep resistant) |
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Models curl less, cracks in layers are exceptional |
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No need to dry before printing (it is minimally hygroscopic) |
Notes
The PC Blend filament is manufactured directly by Prusa Research.
This 1.75 mm filament was produced with an accuracy of ±0.03 mm.
PC Blend Prusaments have a new formula as of 9 June 2021. The density of the material is now slightly lower, so the minimum weight of the coil is 970 g. The approximate length of the filament on the spool remains unchanged at 330 m - the same as for standard Prusaments.
To dry the filament, follow the instructions in our article