What Is Polycarbonate?
PC is an amorphous engineering plastic known for exceptional impact strength (250x stronger than glass) and optical clarity.
Key Properties
- Impact Strength: 600–900 J/m
- Heat Deflection: 130°C
- Transparency: Up to 90% light transmission
- UL94 Rating: V-2
Applications
Safety glasses, helmets, automotive lenses, medical device housings, transparent structural components, smartphone screens.
CNC Machining PC
Requires careful drying (120°C for 4+ hours), moderate cutting speeds, and sharp tooling for clean edges.
