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Polycarbonate PBT Alloy

PCPBT • Polycarbonate + Polybutylene Terephthalate

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Easiest polycarbonate ever used - one of the easiest filaments period. PBT preserves PC's strength and shatter resistance far below freezing. One of very few filaments that won't get brittle in the cold.

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Print Settings
Print Temp250-280°C
Bed Temp80-100°C
Enclosure:Optional
Material Properties
Strength78
Flexibility30
Heat Resistance80
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
Medium
Humidity Sensitivity
Low
Usability
Ease of Printing
(4/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Pros
  • Extremely easy to print
  • Stays strong below freezing
  • Shatter resistant
  • Low warping
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Not as strong as pure PC
  • Still some moisture sensitivity
Use Cases
Cold weather equipmentOutdoor gearImpact-resistant partsArctic applications

Also known as: pc pbt, arctic polycarbonate, cold resistant pc

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab