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PC (POLYCARBONATE)

High-temp, transparent, and extremely tough. Demanding hardware to print well.

advancedEngineeringEnclosure requiredMoisture sensitive

Specifications

Nozzle Temperature
265-275°C
Bed Temperature
100-120°C
Max Print Speed
45 mm/s
Drying Temp
80°C
Drying Time
8 hours
Enclosure
Required
Moisture Sensitive
Yes

Signs of Moisture

Watch for these signs
  • violent popping at the nozzle
  • milky or cloudy appearance in normally clear PC
  • delamination
  • drastic loss of strength

Storage Requirements

Temperature
15-25°C
Max Humidity
10% RH
Container
vacuum-sealed bag or active dry box

Known Issues

Warping on cold beds

Cause: Massive thermal contraction

Fix: Bed at 110-120°C, sealed enclosure, brim or raft

Hotend can't reach temp

Cause: PC needs 290°C+ for good layer bonding

Fix: Use an all-metal hotend with a high-temp thermistor

Turns yellow or hazy

Cause: Moisture or overheating

Fix: Dry thoroughly and stay below 310°C

Best For

high-temperature functional partstransparent enclosures and lensesimpact-resistant toolsparts that go through dishwashers

Not Good For

cheap or stock hotendsopen-frame printersfirst-time advanced filament users

Compatible Build Surfaces

PEI with glue stick
garolite
PC-specific build sheets

Post-Processing Options

machining
polishing for clarity
dichloromethane vapor smoothing (industrial only)

Popular Brands

Brand-specific recommended temps and quirks. Click through for the full settings page.

64 brands found

Anker

Excellent
N 270°C B 100°C

Recommended 270°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~7.75 mm³/s.

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Anycubic

Excellent
N 280°C B 110°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s.

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BBL

Excellent
N 260°C B 100°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~13.34 mm³/s.

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Blocks

Excellent
N 270°C B 100°C

Recommended 270°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~10.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Creality

Excellent
N 280°C B 110°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~16.0 mm³/s.

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Cubicon

Excellent
N 280°C B 110°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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FLSun

Excellent
N 280°C B 110°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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FlyingBear

Excellent
N 260°C B 110°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Geeetech

Excellent
N 280°C B 120°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 120°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (bambu); verify before relying on it.

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InfiMech

Excellent
N 260°C B 110°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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OrcaArena

Excellent
N 260°C B 110°C

Recommended 260°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~14.6 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Polymaker

Excellent
N 280°C B 110°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 110°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~4.0 mm³/s. Profile corroborated across multiple slicer/community sources.

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