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Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate for CNC Machining

Polycarbonate is a tough, transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and impact resistance.

Updated: 8/20/26

Transparent thermoplastic known for its strength, stiffness, and outstanding impact resistance

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate, also known as PC, is a tough, transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and impact resistance.

It boasts almost twice the tensile strength of ABS, in addition to its superb mechanical and structural properties. 

Performance Characteristics

  • Good electrical insulation
  • Easy to fabricate and machine 
  • Bonds easily with solvent cements
  • Good optical clarity and toughness

Common Brands

  • TUFFAK
  • Sustanat
  • TECANAT

Polycarbonate Properties

  • Mechanical Properties
  • Thermal Properties
  • Electrical Properties
  • Optical Properties
  • Mechanical Properties

    Tensile Strength 9,500 psi
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity 345,000 psi
    Tensile Elongation 135%
    Flexural Strength 13,500 psi
    Flexural Modulus of Elasticity 345,000 psi
    Compressive Strength 12,500 psi
    Hardness R118
    Izod Impact 12.0 - 16.0 ft-lbs/in

  • Thermal Properties

    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 3.8 in/in/°F x 10-5
    Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi/264 psi) 280 / 270 °F
    Max Continuous Service Temperature in Air 240 °F

  • Electrical Properties

    Dielectric Strength 380 V/mil

  • Optical Properties

    Light Transmittance 86%
    Haze <1%