CNC Machining for Polycarbonate Parts
Machined polycarbonate offers excellent dimensional stability and mechanical properties
What is Polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate (PC) is an engineering plastic with excellent dimensional stability and good strength and stiffness. It's a go-to material for parts that need clarity and impact strength.
We offer four grades of machined polycarbonate:
- Black
- Clear
- Translucent
- 20% Glass-Filled
Machined Polycarbonate Properties
| Tensile Strength at Yield | Flexural Modulus | Tensile Elongation at Break | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Method | ASTM D638 | ASTM D790 | ASTM D638 |
| Translucent | 8,000 psi | 340,000 | 50% |
| Clear | 8,990 psi | 338,000 | 140% |
| 20% Glass-Filled | 16,000 | 796,000 | 5% |
Key Benefits of Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is an amorphous thermoplastic. It has good electrical and chemical properties and superior impact strength, making it a versatile plastic.
- High impact strength
- Strength and stiffness
- Transparency
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Good machinability
Uses of Polycarbonate Machining
- Gears and rollers
- Internal mechanical parts
- Pumps
- Light bezels
