{"title":"PC 3D Filament","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePolycarbonate PC Filament — Engineering-Grade Heat Resistance on Your Desktop Printer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Some parts just can't be PLA. The bracket that lives inside a car door.\n  The enclosure that sits next to a motor. The prototype that has to survive\n  a heat test without turning into abstract sculpture. That's where\n  polycarbonate earns its reputation — and where most 3D printing materials\n  quietly give up.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  PC filament delivers a \u003cstrong\u003eheat deflection temperature of 100–112°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  — nearly double what PETG can handle and well beyond ABS territory —\n  combined with exceptional impact resistance, optical clarity in natural\n  variants, and the dimensional stability that functional engineering parts\n  actually require. It's the material that bridges the gap between\n  \"good enough for display\" and \"ready for the real world.\"\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Modern PC formulations like \u003cstrong\u003e3DXTech ezPC\u003c\/strong\u003e have solved\n  the printability problems that made polycarbonate impractical outside\n  industrial setups — no heated chamber required, no hazardous fumes,\n  low warp on open-frame printers. You get the thermal and mechanical\n  ceiling of true PC without the industrial printer to match.\n  If your parts keep failing where PLA, PETG, or ABS fall short,\n  the answer is probably in this collection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carbonx-ezpc-cf-3d-printer-filament-by-3dxtech-made-in-usa-750g","title":"CarbonX ezPC+CF 3D Printer Filament by 3DXTech Made in USA 750g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3DXTech CarbonX ezPC+CF — Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polycarbonate Filament, 1.75mm, 750g, No Enclosure Required, Hardened Nozzle Required, High Stiffness + High Heat, Made in USA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e3DXTech CarbonX ezPC+CF\u003c\/strong\u003e is what you get when\n  the printability of ezPC polycarbonate meets the structural\n  performance of high-modulus carbon fiber. Built on the same\n  easy-to-print ezPC PC base that prints without a heated\n  chamber on open-frame desktop machines, and reinforced with\n  premium high-modulus carbon fiber, CarbonX ezPC+CF delivers\n  a combination that very few materials in FDM printing can\n  match: \u003cstrong\u003ehigh thermal resistance, exceptional stiffness,\n  superior dimensional stability, near-isotropic shrinkage,\n  and a surface finish that looks as engineered as the part\n  performs\u003c\/strong\u003e. For structural components that need to\n  hold tight tolerances under thermal and mechanical load —\n  on a printer you already own — this is the material.\n  Manufactured in 3DXTech's 68,000 ft² ISO 9001:2015 certified\n  facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eHardened nozzle required — 0.4mm minimum diameter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  Carbon fiber is highly abrasive and will destroy a standard\n  brass nozzle rapidly. Use hardened steel, ruby-tipped,\n  or tungsten carbide. Minimum 0.4mm orifice — smaller\n  diameters cause back pressure buildup, jams, and\n  drive gear damage with CF filaments.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eMinimum layer height: 0.25mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  Do not print below 0.25mm with carbon fiber grades.\n  Layers below this threshold create excessive back pressure\n  in the hotend. Ideal layer height is 60% of nozzle diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eDry before printing: 80°C for 4 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  Polycarbonate is hygroscopic — moisture causes bubbling,\n  stringing, and weak layer adhesion. Dry every spool\n  before its first print session.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNo heated chamber required\u003c\/strong\u003e — ezPC+CF's\n  amorphous PC base prints successfully on open-frame printers\n  where standard PC+CF formulations would warp.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003e750g spool fits Bambu AMS, Creality CFS,\n  and Anycubic ACE Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e for multi-material setups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eezPC+CF vs ezPC — What Carbon Fiber Adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The base ezPC polycarbonate already delivers Tg of 118°C,\n  low warp, and no enclosure requirement. Adding high-modulus\n  carbon fiber reinforcement to that base changes the material's\n  mechanical profile in three meaningful ways. First,\n  \u003cstrong\u003estiffness increases significantly\u003c\/strong\u003e — carbon\n  fiber-reinforced parts resist deflection under load far\n  better than unfilled PC, which matters for brackets,\n  mounts, and structural panels that see sustained force.\n  Second, \u003cstrong\u003edimensional stability improves\u003c\/strong\u003e —\n  the fiber reinforcement gives the part a very low, near-isotropic\n  coefficient of thermal expansion, meaning the part maintains\n  its dimensions across temperature swings rather than\n  expanding and contracting unevenly. Third,\n  \u003cstrong\u003esurface finish improves\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fiber\n  fill produces a tight, consistent surface texture that\n  reads as premium and industrial rather than plastic.\n  The tradeoff: carbon fiber is abrasive, requires a\n  hardened nozzle, and limits minimum layer height to 0.25mm.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eezPC (unfilled)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eezPC+CF (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTg (glass transition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher — CF reinforcement raises thermal ceiling further\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiffness \/ Flexural Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignificantly higher — CF dramatically increases rigidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensional stability (CTE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, near isotropic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low, near isotropic — CF reduces thermal expansion further\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth PC finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTight, consistent CF matte texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNozzle requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-metal hotend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-metal hotend + hardened nozzle ≥ 0.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin layer height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo CF restriction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25mm minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmorphous Structure — Why CTE Matters for Engineering Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Most engineering filaments are semi-crystalline — they have\n  a melting point and shrink significantly when cooling,\n  which causes warping, dimensional inaccuracy, and\n  anisotropic behavior where the part behaves differently\n  along different axes. ezPC+CF's polycarbonate base is\n  \u003cstrong\u003eamorphous\u003c\/strong\u003e — it doesn't have a crystalline\n  structure to reorganize during cooling, which gives it\n  \u003cstrong\u003enear-isotropic shrinkage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combined with\n  carbon fiber's very low coefficient of thermal expansion,\n  parts printed in ezPC+CF maintain their dimensions across\n  temperature cycling in a way that semi-crystalline materials\n  like nylon, POM, or PBT cannot. For applications where\n  a part must fit precisely into an assembly after printing —\n  or maintain that fit through repeated thermal cycling in\n  service — the amorphous + CF combination is the correct\n  materials choice.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260–280°C (all-metal hotend required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeated chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required — open-frame compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ Hardened steel, ruby-tip, or tungsten carbide — minimum 0.4mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum layer height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25mm — do not print below this with CF grades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal layer height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% of nozzle diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80°C for 4 hours — required before printing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAMS \/ CFS \/ ACE Pro compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 750g spool fits all three systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA — Grand Rapids, Michigan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 9001:2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  CarbonX ezPC+CF is the correct material for engineers and\n  makers who need the structural performance of carbon fiber\n  reinforced polycarbonate — maximum stiffness, thermal\n  resistance, and dimensional stability — on a desktop printer\n  that doesn't have a heated chamber. The open-frame\n  compatibility of the ezPC base makes this accessible\n  on a much wider range of machines than standard PC+CF\n  formulations. Specific applications: aerospace and UAV\n  structural frames and brackets, automotive interior\n  and underhood components that need dimensional stability\n  through temperature cycling, electronic enclosures where\n  EMI shielding and heat tolerance are both required,\n  industrial tooling and jigs that need to hold tolerance\n  under thermal load, and any engineering prototype where\n  the final production material is an injection-molded\n  PC\/CF compound and the prototype needs to replicate\n  that behavior. If you've been using ezPC for its\n  printability and finding it insufficiently rigid for\n  your application — ezPC+CF is the direct upgrade\n  with no change to your printer setup.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4185\/6821\/files\/CarbonX_CF_ezPC_TDSv1.pdf?v=1723942769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — CarbonX ezPC+CF\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4185\/6821\/files\/CarbonX_CF_ezPC_SDS_v1.1.pdf?v=1723942766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      Download Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — CarbonX ezPC+CF\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/3dxtech\/slicer-profiles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\n      3DXTech Slicer Profiles on GitHub — community-maintained profiles by printer model\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kDIviBtoalQ?si=DBSMcWT8yeLZb6FV\" title=\"3DXTech CarbonX ezPC+CF — overview and print guide\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Compare with unfilled polycarbonate at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polycarbonate-pc-filament\"\u003ePolycarbonate PC Filament\u003c\/a\u003e,\n  or browse all carbon fiber reinforced options at\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carbon-fiber\"\u003eCarbon Fiber Filament\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52735667044646,"sku":"PC006CF100750BK00","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/carbonx-ezpccf-3d-printer-filament-by-3dxtech-made-in-usa-500g-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-3dxtech-936108.webp?v=1773259446"},{"product_id":"carbonx-pekk-a-cf15-1-75mm-3d-printer-filament-by-3dxtech-made-in-usa-250g","title":"CarbonX PEKK-A+CF15 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament by 3DXTech Made in USA 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarbonX PEKK-A+CF15 is a high-performance 3D printer filament designed for demanding applications. This PEKK filament by 3DXTech features 15% chopped carbon fiber reinforcement, providing excellent mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. Ideal for users seeking a reliable material with improved printability compared to CF PEEK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrint Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360–390°C (ideal), up to 430°C if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBed Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilament Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpool Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTensile Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeat Resistance (HDT)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElongation at Break\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Print Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial Composition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePEKK (60\/40 copolymer) with 15% high modulus chopped carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrying Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier to print than carbon fiber PEEK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistant parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlame resistant base resin (UL94 V-0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow smoke generation and minimal outgassing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting Ease\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEasier to print than CF PEEK; wide processing window (360-390°C, up to 430°C).\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eThermal Properties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTg: 160°C, HDT: 150°C, and Tm: 305°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Resistance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFlame resistant (UL94 V-0), low smoke\/outgassing, and excellent chemical resistance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePEKK (60\/40 copolymer) with 15% high modulus chopped carbon fiber.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMade in the USA (Grand Rapids, Michigan).\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52735670518054,"sku":"PKK08CF200250BK00","price":81.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/carbonx-pekk-acf15-175mm-3d-printer-filament-by-3dxtech-made-in-usa-250g-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-3dxtech-469761.jpg?v=1773259449"},{"product_id":"polymaker-pc-pbt-blend-filament-3d-printer-filament-1kg-1-75mm","title":"Polymaker PC-PBT Blend Filament 3D Printer Filament 1KG 1.75mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePolymaker PC-PBT Filament — 1.75mm, 1kg, Tg 140°C, Tough from -30°C to 107°C HDT, Chemical Resistant PC\/PBT Blend for Automotive \u0026amp; Industrial Parts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Standard polycarbonate is exceptional at handling heat. What it's\n  not known for is staying tough when temperatures drop below zero.\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePolymaker PC-PBT\u003c\/strong\u003e is the answer to that gap —\n  a precision blend of \u003cstrong\u003epolycarbonate (PC) and polybutylene\n  terephthalate (PBT)\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered specifically for parts\n  that need to survive both ends of the thermal spectrum:\n  \u003cstrong\u003eheat deflection at 107°C on the hot end\u003c\/strong\u003e and\n  \u003cstrong\u003emaintained toughness down to -30°C on the cold end\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n  combined with robust chemical resistance to fuels, oils, lubricants,\n  and detergents. This is the material behind automotive exterior\n  components, outdoor electronics housings, and industrial parts that\n  live in environments where temperature swings and chemical exposure\n  are daily realities — not edge cases.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eHeated chamber required: 100–115°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  PC-PBT is a true industrial PC blend — it cannot be printed\n  successfully on an open-frame printer without a heated enclosure.\n  Verify your printer can maintain chamber temperature before\n  ordering.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNo part cooling fan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero fan at all times —\n  forced airflow causes delamination and warping in PC-based blends.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eAll-metal hotend required\u003c\/strong\u003e — 260–280°C exceeds\n  the safe range of PTFE-lined hotends.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBed adhesive required.\u003c\/strong\u003e PVA glue stick or\n  Magigoo PC on any bed surface — adhesive is not optional\n  with this material.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDry only if moisture-absorbed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75°C for 6h.\n  Unlike some hygroscopic engineering materials, PC-PBT only needs\n  drying if it has been exposed to humidity — not as a routine\n  pre-print step on fresh sealed spools.\u003cbr\u003e\n  ✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAnneal after printing for best results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  90°C for 2h releases residual internal stress and maximizes\n  dimensional stability and toughness.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy PC-PBT — The Specific Problem This Blend Solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The PC\/PBT combination is not a marketing blend — it's a\n  materials engineering decision made by automotive OEMs decades\n  before desktop 3D printing existed. Pure PC is rigid and heat\n  resistant but becomes brittle in cold environments, particularly\n  under impact. Pure PBT is chemically resistant and tough at low\n  temperatures but has a lower heat deflection point. Blending\n  the two at the right ratio produces a material that inherits\n  the thermal ceiling of PC and the cold-weather toughness and\n  chemical resistance of PBT — without sacrificing either property\n  significantly. The result is a filament that holds its geometry\n  at automotive operating temperatures, doesn't crack when a\n  door panel is slammed at -20°C in a Canadian winter, and\n  resists the fuel splashes, lubricants, and cleaning agents\n  that industrial and automotive parts see throughout their\n  service life.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical Resistance — What PC-PBT Can Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The PBT component of the blend gives PC-PBT meaningful chemical\n  resistance that standard PC and most engineering-grade filaments\n  cannot match. Parts printed in PC-PBT maintain structural\n  integrity with sustained exposure to:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamples\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePC-PBT behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAutomotive fuels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGasoline, diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGood resistance — no significant degradation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOils and lubricants\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEngine oil, hydraulic fluid, cutting oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGood resistance — no swelling or 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Specific\n  applications where PC-PBT is the default choice in injection\n  molding — and now in 3D printing: automotive bumpers, roof rail\n  brackets, door handles, outdoor enclosures for electronics,\n  VR\/AR headset housings, battery cases, and any industrial\n  part that alternates between cold storage and hot operating\n  environments. 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Where standard polycarbonate requires a heated chamber, extreme temperatures, and extensive bed preparation, ezPC was formulated specifically to print on a wide array of open-frame desktop printers without a heated chamber, without hazardous fumes, and without the warping behavior that makes conventional PC impractical outside of professional enclosures. The result is a material that sits precisely between the commodity tier (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA) and the ultra-performance tier (Ultem, PEEK) — delivering \u003cstrong\u003eTg of 118°C and HDT of 112°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, outstanding impact resistance, and low warpage, at a price and printability level that puts true engineering-grade PC within reach on any capable FDM machine. Manufactured in 3DXTech's 68,000 ft² facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISO 9001:2015 certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNo cooling fan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run 0% part cooling fan throughout the entire print. Fan cooling causes PC to warp and delaminate — this is the single most common cause of ezPC print failures.\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eDry before printing: 80°C for 4+ hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Polycarbonate is highly hygroscopic. Moisture causes bubbling, stringing, and poor layer adhesion. Use a filament dryer or oven and keep the spool in a dry box while printing.\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eAll-metal hotend required\u003c\/strong\u003e — 255–275°C exceeds the safe operating range of PTFE-lined hotends. Verify your hotend is all-metal before your first print.\u003cbr\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eAdhesive recommended on print bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite ezPC's improved adhesion vs. standard PC, a thin layer of adhesive (glue stick, Magigoo PC, or equivalent) on a PEI or glass surface is strongly recommended to prevent warping on large prints.\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNo enclosure required\u003c\/strong\u003e — ezPC's low-warp formulation prints successfully on open-frame printers where standard PC would fail.\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e750g spool fits Bambu AMS, Creality CFS, and Anycubic ACE Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e for multi-material setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTg 118°C \/ HDT 112°C — Where This Sits in the Material Hierarchy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two numbers that define ezPC's thermal ceiling are \u003cstrong\u003eglass transition temperature (Tg) of 118°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eheat deflection temperature (HDT) of 112°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. To put this in practical context: standard PLA begins deforming around 55–60°C. PETG around 70–80°C. ABS around 95–100°C. ASA around 95–100°C. ezPC holds its geometry at 112°C under load — covering automotive interior temperatures, industrial enclosures, outdoor electronics housings, and any environment where the materials below it on this list have failed. This is not a theoretical spec: it is the operating range that makes polycarbonate the default choice for automotive lighting, riot shields, and aircraft interior panels in injection-molded form, now accessible in an FDM-printable formulation that doesn't require a $10,000 industrial printer to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTg \/ HDT (approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdor \/ fumes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~55–60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePETG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~70–80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~95–100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — styrene fumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~95–100°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eezPC (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTg 118°C \/ HDT 112°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNone \/ no hazardous fumes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltem \/ PEEK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170–250°C+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow but printer-intensive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eezPC delivers ABS-surpassing thermal performance without ABS's enclosure requirement and styrene fume output — making it the correct upgrade path for home and office environments where ABS is impractical but PLA\/PETG are thermally insufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Warp + No Enclosure — Why ezPC Prints Differently From Standard PC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard polycarbonate's printability problems are well-documented: extreme warping, layer delamination, stringent enclosure and temperature requirements, and sensitivity to any deviation from optimal settings. ezPC addresses these at the formulation level — the polymer was developed specifically for 3D printing, not adapted from an injection molding grade. The result is a PC that prints successfully on open-frame printers at 255–275°C hotend \/ 90–110°C bed with no enclosure required and no hazardous fumes. The key operational difference from standard PC: \u003cstrong\u003eno part cooling fan\u003c\/strong\u003e. PC requires slow, controlled cooling to maintain layer adhesion — any forced airflow from a part cooling fan causes warping and delamination. Zero fan, every layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquaTek X1 USM Water-Soluble Support Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eezPC adheres exceptionally well to \u003cstrong\u003e3DXTech AquaTek X1 USM\u003c\/strong\u003e water-soluble support filament, enabling dual-extrusion prints with complex overhangs, internal channels, and interlocking geometry that would be impossible or impractical to support with breakaway materials. AquaTek X1 dissolves in warm water and is bio-safe for home or office drain disposal — making support removal for engineering-grade PC parts as simple as a water soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilament diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.05mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHotend temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255–275°C (all-metal hotend required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–110°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart cooling fan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚠️ NO FAN — 0% at all times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdhesive recommended (glue stick, Magigoo PC, or PEI + adhesive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeated chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required — open-frame compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquaTek X1 USM (water-soluble, dual extrusion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying before printing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80°C for 4+ hours — required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass transition temperature (Tg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat deflection temperature (HDT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAMS \/ CFS \/ ACE Pro compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 750g spool fits all three systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA — Grand Rapids, Michigan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 9001:2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eezPC is the correct material when your functional parts are operating in thermal or mechanical conditions that PLA, PETG, ABS, or ASA cannot sustain — and you don't want or need the complexity of Ultem or PEEK. Specific applications where ezPC outperforms every commodity filament: automotive interior brackets and housings that see direct sunlight through glass (80–110°C surface temperatures), outdoor electronics enclosures in summer climates, industrial tooling jigs in heated environments, sterilizable medical device prototypes, electrical components near heat sources, and any structural part that has previously failed from heat deformation in a vehicle or warm enclosure. If you've been tolerating ABS to get heat resistance and fighting the enclosure and fume requirements — ezPC gives you better thermal performance on an open-frame printer with no hazardous fumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Documents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4185\/6821\/files\/ezpc_tds_UN_ezPC_v01.pdf?v=1728334785\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Download Technical Data Sheet (TDS) — ezPC Polycarbonate \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4185\/6821\/files\/ezpc_sds_ezPC_SDS_v1.1.pdf?v=1728334784\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Download Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — ezPC Polycarbonate \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/3dxtech\/slicer-profiles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 3DXTech Slicer Profiles on GitHub — community-maintained profiles by printer model \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"3DXTech ezPC Polycarbonate — printing guide\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KFLW48B5NQU?si=kunHDYRvdqBV132j\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all engineering-grade filaments at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3d-printer-filament\"\u003e3D Printer Filament\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West3D 3D Printing Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52735673336102,"sku":"PC005UN100750BK01","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/carbonx-ezpc-polycarbonate-3d-printer-filament-by-3dxtech-made-in-usa-750g-west3d-3d-printing-supplies-3dxtech-573659.webp?v=1773259452"}],"url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/collections\/polycarbonate-pc-filament.oembed","provider":"U.S. Printer Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}