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Polycarbonate (known also by the abbreviation PC) is one of the most common plastics used in manufacturing. It is strong, tough, and can be transparent.Famous examples of the material are first-generation MacBook laptops, safety goggles, and optical disks.
Polycarbonate is heat-resistant, impact-resistant, flame-retardant, and one of the most recycled plastics in the world.
| Processes | Lead Time | Color | Tolerance | Price | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Machining | As fast as 3 days | Transparent | With drawing: as low as +/- 0.005 mm No drawing: ISO 2768 medium | Qty & Precision dependent | Impact-resistant applications, production-like parts (pre-injection molding) |
| 3D Printing | 2-4 Days based on size | Translucent | FDM - 150 µm SLA - 40 µm | Lowest in market | Strength & complex geometries |
| Injection Molding | 20-30 Days | Transparent | As low as +/- 0.030 mm | Qty & Precision dependent | High strength, Good surface finish. |
| Services Name | Max Size | Min Size | Min Thickness | Undercuts | Radii Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For CNC Machining | Max Part Size: 600 mm | Min End Mill Size: 0.8 mm | Min Wall Thickness: 0.5 mm | Undercuts: Square profile, full radius, dovetail profiles | Radii: Depth: Depth must not exceed 12x drill bit diameter. For end mills, depth must not exceed 10x tool diameter. |
| For 3D Printing | Max Part Size: 500x500x500 mm | Min Hole size : 1 mm | Min Wall Thickness: 1 mm | Min Feature Size : 3 mm | Recommended fillet & Chamfer angles : > 45 Deg |
| For Molding | Max Part Size: 500x500x500 mm | Min Hole size : 0.5 mm | Min Wall Thickness: 0.5 mm | Ribs should be 40-60% the thickness of outer walls and should still maintain draft | Minimum draft angle of 0.5°, or up to 5°, for faces with medium textures |
The polycarbonate sheets without UV protection fail prematurely as they turn yellow. … In most circumstances, polycarbonate materials without a UV protection acquire a yellow color which not only reduces their aesthetic value, but, also reduces their overall performance in all applications.
Most Polycarbonates are made to last around ten years.
Polycarbonate is the stronger material at 250 times the impact resistance of standard glass. Polycarbonate offers much more resilience than acrylic, making it ideal for highly demanding applications like bullet-resistant windows. … Acrylic is also easier to crack, while polycarbonate is easier to scratch.
Polycarbonate is a poor choice for laser cutting. … It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid.
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