What is polycarbonate (PC)?
Polycarbonate, abbreviated as PC, is a commonly used amorphous thermoplastic.
It is mainly composed of bisphenol A type polycarbonate, with a molecular weight usually ranging from 30,000 to 100,000. Polycarbonate has excellent physical and chemical properties as well as superior mechanical performance. CNC machining can effectively and precisely cut PC parts and achieve precise processing details.
Customized CNC machined PC plastic service
In today's manufacturing industry, Polycarbonate (PC for short), as a high-performance thermoplastic engineering plastic, is highly favored for its outstanding properties. For the production of high-precision hardware components, precision automation components and precision mechanical components, PC material is an indispensable key material. With years of experience in mechanical processing, Dahong Precision has accumulated rich experience in the processing of PC materials.
CNC machine tools are suitable for high-precision complex geometries and can process custom parts ranging from small to large, maintaining high quality and consistency during mass production.
The characteristics and advantages of PC(polycarbonate) materials
● High strength and impact resistance: Its impact resistance is 250 times that of glass, making it suitable for protective components.
● High transparency and optical performance: With a light transmittance of up to 90%, it can replace glass and is resistant to ultraviolet rays.
● Temperature resistance: Wide operating temperature range (-135°C to 135°C), heat-resistant deformation.
● Dimensional stability: Low moisture absorption, not prone to deformation after processing, suitable for precision assembly.
● Flame retardancy and insulation: Complies with UL94 V-0/V-2 flame retardancy grade and has excellent electrical insulation performance.
● Biocompatibility: Certified by FDA and ISO 10993, it is suitable for the medical field.
Mechanical property table of PC materials
| Performance items | test method | Numerical value/description | unit | |
| mechanical property | Tensile strength (tensile strength) | ASTM D638/ISO 527 | 65 | kg/cm²(MPa)[Lb/in2] |
| elongation at break | ASTM D638/ISO 527 | 120 | % | |
| tensile modulus | ASTM D638/ISO 527 | 2450 | kg/cm²(MPa)[Lb/in2] | |
| Tensile yield elongation (elongation rate) | ASTM D638/ISO 527 | 9 | % | |
| Tensile elongation at break (elongation) | ASTM D638/ISO 527 | 40 | % | |
| Bending modulus (bending elastic ratio) | ASTM D790/ISO 178 | 2450 | kg/cm²(MPa)[Lb/in2] | |
| bending strength | ASTM D790/ISO 178 | 105 | kg/cm²(MPa)[Lb/in2] | |
| Rockwell hardness | ASTM D785 | 122 | ||
| Injection molding performance | injection temperature | ASTM D648/ISO 75 | 270-310 | ℃(℉) |
How to choose a PC material CNC processing service factory
As a professional external processing factory, we are equipped with advanced production facilities and an experienced technical team, specializing in the processing of high-precision PC material hardware components, precision automation components and precision mechanical components. From raw material procurement to finished product delivery, we strictly control the quality throughout the process to ensure that our products meet international standards and provide you with efficient and high-quality processing services. Whether it is small-batch customization or large-scale production, we can meet the needs of customers and help them stand out in the market competition.
Experience and technical team
Engineers can understand the characteristics of PC materials, optimize processing parameters, and solve problems during the processing.
Processing capacity and equipment
Equipped with advanced CNC machining equipment, such as high-precision five-axis CNC machining centers,Coordinate Measuring Machine,CMM
Quality Control System
Understand the quality control process of the supplier, including material certification and processing accuracy inspection.
Customization ability
Suppliers should be able to provide customized solutions according to customer demands.
Delivery time and cost
Evaluate the delivery capacity and price competitiveness of the suppliers.
The application fields of PC parts
PC parts play a key role in multiple industries due to their excellent impact resistance, high transparency, good heat resistance and electrical insulation properties.
Automobile Industry
Vehicle lamp assembly: High-temperature resistant (engine compartment environment), resistant to gravel impact, long-term UV stability.
Sensors and electronic components: Dimensional accuracy ±0.05mm, flame retardancy meets the LV 124 standard.
Armarium
Reusable sterilizable instruments: Resistant to 134°C high-temperature steam sterilization (30+ cycles).
Precision components of diagnostic equipment: Bioinert surfaces to prevent sample contamination, with tolerance controlled within ±0.02mm.
Automation and robotics
Resistant to chemical cleaning agents (such as IPA), with an anti-fatigue life of up to 5 million cycles.
Electrical insulation components: CTI value >600V (twice as high as ABS), flame retardant UL94 V-0.
Food & Packing Industry
Detection component: Surface hardness reaches 3H (pencil hardness), scratch-resistant, and does not become blurred even after long-term use.
Conveying and guiding system: Low friction coefficient (μ<0.3), extending service life
PC(polycarbonate)FAQ
Which processing technique is the most suitable for PC materials?
Is PC material environmentally friendly?
What are the differences between PC (polycarbonate) and other plastics such as ABS or PMMA?
Can PC replace glass in industrial applications?
What is the fast turnaround time for PC OEM?
Parts with complex geometric shapes take 3 to 5 days.
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