Prusa3D Prusament PC Blend PC Black
MaterialID MAT0033
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Generated with 3DPIceland Engineering Platform v70.0.4 DIRECT-IMPACT-METHODOLOGY - Izod and Charpy Methodology
2026-10-04 18:12:06
48/100
7/8
19 / 80
49.78
Engineering profile
Recommended applications
- Repeatable print jobs and production-style batches
- Cosmetic parts, concept models or low-load prototypes
- Avoid high impact components
Measured strengths
- Layer adhesion: 40/100. Z-axis bonding is better than the material-family context.
- Consistency: 87/100. Repeatability is one of the stronger signals in this material profile.
- Tensile: 39/100. Tensile behavior is competitive against the material-family context.
Limitations
- Tensile: 39/100. Avoid using this as the primary choice for tensile-loaded parts.
- Izod/Charpy impact family: 6/100. Validate impact or shock-loaded components against their application requirements.
- Stiffness: 68/100. Expect less shape stability than the stronger materials in the same family.
Engineering trade-offs
- Good repeatability does not compensate for low tensile capability in load-bearing designs.
- The report should be read as a suitability warning rather than a general-purpose recommendation.
Base-material printing guidance
| Guidance | Minimum | Recommended | Maximum | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 275 | 275 | 280 | °C |
| Bed temperature | 110 | 110 | 115 | °C |
| Print speed | 55 | 130 | 130 | mm/s |
| Cooling | 15 | 20 | 25 | % |
| Guidance | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling guidance | Low | |
| Drying temperature | 80 | °C |
| Drying time | 8 | hours |
| Enclosure | Required | |
| Printer / G-code reference | PrusaCoreOneL | |
| Slicer profile reference | Prusament PC Blend |
Print workflow checks
- Confirm nozzle temperature, bed temperature, speed, cooling and drying requirements from the manufacturer profile or spool label.
- Print a small validation part before committing to a long, costly or safety-relevant print.
- Orient the part so the governing load does not rely on an unverified or weak engineering axis.
- Engineering/high-temperature family: confirm enclosure, ventilation, warping control and material-specific drying requirements.
Decision guidance
- Use this material mainly for low-load, visual or experimental parts.
- Review the listed alternatives if the application needs stronger overall performance.
- Validate impact-focused or shock-loaded designs against the measured Izod/Charpy results.
Stronger same-family alternatives
| MaterialID | Material | Manufacturer | Overall | Tensile | Impact | Izod | Charpy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT0029 | Prusa3D Prusament PC Blend PC CF Black | Prusa3D | 52/100 | 35/100 | — | n/a | n/a |
Testing methodology · Download PDF
Izod and Charpy Impact Strength
Izod Impact Strength · 2026-09-29
Instrument readings in kJ/m²
Mean 5.548 kJ/m²; Std. Dev 0.183 kJ/m²; CV 3.297%; Samples 10; Confidence 10
No break 0; invalid 0; excluded 0.
Comparative measurements; standard conformity unverified.
Charpy Impact Strength · 2026-09-29
Instrument readings in kJ/m²
Mean 4.356 kJ/m²; Std. Dev 1.229 kJ/m²; CV 28.218%; Samples 10; Confidence 10
No break 0; invalid 0; excluded 0.
Comparative measurements; standard conformity unverified.
Score policy engineering-score-v70-1: Overall requires tensile, stiffness, consistency, layer adhesion and the Izod/Charpy impact family, each with equal weight. Both impact methods and configured versioned references are required. Missing results and unconfigured scores remain n/a. Legacy Impact is historical only; thermal remains separate. Engineering-axis counts describe displayed evidence, not Overall completeness.