Technical Specifications
Typical Applications
- Structural parts under high mechanical load
- Protective covers and transparent viewing windows
- High-temperature housings (up to 135 °C continuous use)
- Sterilizable parts (autoclave up to ~121 °C)
- Optically clear prototypes for lighting technology
Compliance Evidence
⚠ Partially documented – no complete RoHS certificate available. Evidence via manufacturer documentation.
Evidence: Bambu Lab publishes RoHS information in the Material Safety Portal.
⚠ Partially documented – SVHC statement available, but no complete REACH conformity declaration on file.
Evidence: REACH data via the Bambu Material Safety Portal.
The evidence listed applies to the filament or raw material per manufacturer documentation. Regulatory clearance of the printed final product – particularly for food contact, medical devices, electrical applications or UL-relevant parts – is not automatically included and must be evaluated on a project-specific basis. Technical machine assignment is handled internally.
Material Documents
Material Profile
In classic injection molding, polycarbonate is the material of choice for safety helmets, machine covers and aircraft windows. In FFF printing, it remains the material of choice when ABS and ASA aren’t thermally sufficient: PC holds up to 135 °C and survives impacts that break other polymers.
PC vs. PA-CF – Which When?
| Criterion | PC | PA12-CF |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | ~60 MPa | ~80–110 MPa |
| Stiffness | High | Very high |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Heat resistance | ~135 °C | ~175 °C |
| Weight | Medium | Low |
PC is the choice when optical clarity or classic high-temperature stiffness is needed; PA-CF surpasses PC in stiffness and thermal performance – but is opaque.