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Review on ๐Ÿ“ Highly Accurate Transparent Polycarbonate Filament: Ensuring Consistent Dimensions by Carlos Barete

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Similar to harder/brittle PETG

I got this hoping for all the PC qualities and wouldn't say I got it. I would describe it more as PETG with less flexibility and more brittleness. If the pieces of this thread break, they shatter and explode. PLA tends to deform much more, but will also hold that deformation when released. It will deform to the point where it will explode, but if not pushed to that limit it will return to its original shape much better. Fractures have always occurred between the plies, so the bonding of the plies seems to be excellent. Another reviewer claimed that less than 100% fill would be stronger, so I tested that theory on my parts and it wasn't quite right. Even at 80% it was much easier to break the part than at 100%. The thread is great for what it is, but not very strong. The best use cases I can think of require better heat resistance than PLA+ and match the brittleness, or require more rigidity than PETG and match the brittleness again. Time than PLA - Stiffer than PETG - Excellent layer adhesion Cons: - Not as strong as pure PC - Fragile I print it just like PETG but maybe a little lighter. 255 hotend without fan. There may be some bulging/warping around the edges of large parts depending on the case or room temperature, but you can achieve the same thing with pure PETG. My test part interacts with steel fittings and is suitable for PLA+, but is pressed with this thread.

Pros
  • Can withstand temperatures well in excess of 100ยฐC.
Cons
  • Unfashionable