FDM material
PA-CF (Carbon Fiber Nylon) 3D Printing
Nylon reinforced with chopped carbon fiber. Exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability, and low creep. Printed in a heated chamber for optimal layer bonding.
Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 90–110 MPa
- Heat Resistance
- ~140 °C
- Flexibility
- Very Low
- Chemical Resistance
- Very High
- Relative Cost
- $$$$
Typical values for printed parts. Strength between layers is lower than along them.
Good for
- Drone frames
- End-use brackets
- Robotics arms
- Jigs & fixtures
How we print it
- Tolerance
- ±0.2 mm typical
- Largest part in one piece
- 350 × 320 × 325 mm
- Production
- 2-5 business days; rush available
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PA-CF: common questions
What is PA-CF good for?
PA-CF is a common choice for drone frames, end-use brackets, robotics arms, jigs & fixtures. Nylon reinforced with chopped carbon fiber. Exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability, and low creep. Printed in a heated chamber for optimal layer bonding.
How strong and heat-resistant is PA-CF?
Printed PA-CF parts have a typical tensile strength of 90–110 MPa and heat resistance of ~140 °C. These are typical values for printed parts in the XY direction; strength between layers is lower, so orientation matters for loaded parts.
How big a part can you print in PA-CF, and how fast?
Up to 350 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece; larger parts are printed in sections and joined, after a review. Production takes 2-5 business days, and rush service is available.