Tectonic 3D PC print temperature and settings
The settings Tectonic 3D publishes for its PC: 260–300 °C at the nozzle and 100–120 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
Tectonic 3D's recommended nozzle range is about 8°C hotter than the typical PC across the 7 PC lines we track (median 265–280°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 260–300 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 100–120 °C | |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 7 PC lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size Tectonic 3D sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈ 346 m |
Printing PC (polycarbonate)
Full PC (polycarbonate) guide →Very strong and heat-resistant, and one of the most demanding filaments to print: high temperatures, an enclosure and dry filament.
1 Tectonic 3D PC colors
- PYRA /ABS FR Black
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Tectonic 3D PC at?
Tectonic 3D lists 260–300°C at the nozzle and 100–120°C for the bed. Start mid-range, then go hotter for faster printing or better layer bonding and cooler if you see stringing.
How many meters are on a 1 kg spool of Tectonic 3D PC?
About 346 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.2 g/cm³.
How many colors does Tectonic 3D PC come in?
1 in the data we track, including PYRA /ABS FR Black.