PC Filament AnyCubic IPHPCBK-101 Black 1 kg — Polycarbonate 3D printer filament

AnyCubic PC Filament IPHPCBK-101 is a 1 kg spool of black polycarbonate (PC) designed for FDM/FFF 3D printing. The material combines high impact resistance and elevated heat stability, making it suitable for functional parts, mechanical components and other demanding applications that require dimensional stability and resistance to weathering.

Advantages

The filament offers high impact strength and good thermal resistance, with a semi-transparent finish and smooth surface that suit both functional and aesthetic prints. It is formulated for reliable printing when recommended settings are used, and the reusable spool with threaded connection reduces filament tangles. When used with compatible AnyCubic hardware, an identification chip can simplify parameter setup.

Suitable for

• Functional prototypes and mechanical parts
• Robot components, drone parts and outdoor equipment
• Lampshades and decorative components requiring a translucent effect
• End-use parts exposed to heat or mechanical stress

When it may not be suitable

This polycarbonate filament requires a heated build chamber and careful temperature control; it may not be suitable for printers without a heated bed and an enclosed chamber. Parts that demand very high elongation or extreme flexibility are better produced with flexible materials rather than PC.

Key specifications

• Material: Polycarbonate (PC)
• Colour: Black
• Spool weight: 1 kg
• Density: 1.2 g/cm³
• Melt/processing: melt point ~230°C; nozzle temperature 270–290°C
• Build plate temperature: 100–120°C
• Material stability / heat deflection: up to ~122°C; deformation resistance 110°C (0.45 MPa)
• Impact strength: 30±12 kJ/m² (X–Y); reported up to 42 kJ/m²
• Tensile strength: 65±6 MPa (XY); Z-axis tensile ~25±7 MPa
• Material stiffness (modulus): ~2550 MPa; flexural modulus ~2900 MPa
• Elongation at break: 9±4%
• Water absorption: 0.25%
• Drying: 80°C for 6–8 h recommended before printing
• Printing environment: closed chamber recommended
• Print speed: 40–250 mm/s; minimum nozzle diameter 0.2 mm

How to use

Dry the filament at 80°C for 6–8 hours before printing to reduce moisture-related defects. Use a printer with an enclosed build chamber and set the nozzle temperature to 270–290°C and the build plate to 100–120°C. Adjust print speed within recommended ranges and ensure good bed adhesion; use printing settings and slicer profiles tailored for polycarbonate. If available, enable the printer to read the filament identification chip for automatic parameter suggestions.

What to consider before purchase

• Requires printer with heated bed and preferably an enclosed chamber
• Drying before use is necessary to avoid bubbles and poor layer adhesion
• High nozzle and bed temperatures are required—confirm your printer can reach specified temperatures
• Parts may require post-processing and annealing for improved dimensional stability

Usage recommendations

For best results with AnyCubic PC Filament, use a closed-chamber 3D printer, pre-dry the filament at 80°C for 6–8 hours, set nozzle temperature to 270–290°C and bed temperature to 100–120°C, and keep print speeds moderate while ensuring good first-layer adhesion.