Production-grade Thermoplastic
PC-ISO (polycarbonate-ISO), an industrial thermoplastic, which in its raw state, is biocompatible (ISO 10993 USP Class VI) and can be gamma or EtO sterilized.
PC-ISO is commonly used in food and drug packaging and medical device manufacturing because of the material’s strength and medical compatibility. When combined with a Stratasys 3D Printer, PC-ISO gives you parts that can be used for conceptual modeling, functional prototyping, and production parts.
PC-ISO Material Profile
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FDM Materials Profile
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Take a closer look at some of Stratasys’ most popular and versatile FDM materials along with six useful applications.
The materials covered in this video span from standard plastics (ABS-M30 and ASA) to engineering (Nylon 12) and high performance plastics (ULTEM 9085 and ULTEM 1010).
Main Uses
PC-ISO blends are widely used throughout packaging and medical device manufactures. The PC-ISO material used to build the FDM parts is USP Class VI approved and also ISO 10993-1 rated.
PC-ISO Material Applications
Food packaging
Drug packaging
Medical device manufacturing
PC-ISO Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the 3D printing material
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 8,300 psi | 57 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 289,800 psi | 2,000 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 4% | 4% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 13,100 psi | 90 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 310,400 psi | 2,100 MPa |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 1.6 ft-lb/in | 86 J/m |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 1 ft-lb/in | 53 J/m |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi | ASTM D648 | 271 °F | 133 °C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 | 260 °F | 127 °C |
| Glass Transition (Tg) | DMA (SSYS) | 322 °F | 161 °C |
| Vicat Softening | ISO 306 | 282 °F | 139 °C |
| Melting Point | ————— | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | VALUE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 1.5×10 8.0×10 ohm-cm |
| Dielectric Constant | ASTM D150-98 | 3.0 – 2.8 |
| Dissipation Factor | ASTM D150-98 | .0009 – .0005 |
| Dielectric Strength | ASTM D149-09, Method A | 370 – 70 V/mil |
| OTHER | TEST METHOD | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.2 |
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Service
Advantages of parts built with a Stratasys FDM 3D Printer
Tough long-lasting parts
FDM technology works with engineering-grade thermoplastics to build strong, long-lasting and dimensionally stable parts with the best accuracy and repeatability of any 3D printing technology.
FDM parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts.
Meet production demands
Our FDM production machines are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce.
With the largest build envelopes and material capacities in their class, we can provide longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing service providers.
Gain new possibilities
TriMech's FDM 3D printing service will help to streamline your business processes from design through manufacturing, reducing costs and eliminating traditional barriers along the way.
Industries we work with are able to cut lead times and costs, we help clients to deliver better products and get to market faster.
