0-Home | PC-ABS
Polycarbonate / ABS
Processing PC-ABS
| Convert Imperial | Deg C |
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|---|---|---|
| Mold | 50 - 100 |
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| Melt | 230 - 300 |
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| Max Temp | 280 |
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| Drying | 90 - 110 |
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| Injection Speed | Typically High |
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| Purge | HDPE, PMMA, PS |
Physical Characteristics
| Structure | Amorphous |
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|---|---|---|
| Opacity | Opaque |
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| Physical | Tough |
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| SG | 1.13 |
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| Shrinkage | 0.6 to 0.8% |
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Deg C |
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| Melting Point | 110 |
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| HDT | 99 - 107 |
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| Service Temp | 86 |
PC /ABS is available in a range of engineering-grade blends that provide better mechanical performance than ABS and greater processing ease than PC. They have good aesthetics, being available in many colors and finishes, and are also paintable
Applications include:Widely used in automobile instrument panels, wheel covers, snowmobiles, and cellular phones,
Information provided as a guide only, consult your material supplier for more specific data.
Visit www.imtechdesign.com for datasheets and design guides.
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