FDM material
PA6-CF (Carbon Fiber Nylon 6) 3D Printing
PA6 reinforced with chopped carbon fiber for the highest stiffness-to-weight of the nylon family. The fibers also cut moisture-driven swelling and creep versus plain PA6. Matte black finish. The go-to metal-replacement grade for brackets and robot arms.
Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 90–110 MPa
- Heat Resistance
- ~160 °C
- Flexibility
- Very Low
- Chemical Resistance
- Very High
- Moisture Uptake
- Medium
- Density
- ~1.2 g/cm³
- Relative Cost
- $$$$
Typical values for printed parts. Strength between layers is lower than along them.
Good for
- Metal-replacement brackets
- Robotics arms & end effectors
- Drone frames
- Production 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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PA6-CF: common questions
What is PA6-CF good for?
PA6-CF is a common choice for metal-replacement brackets, robotics arms & end effectors, drone frames, production fixtures. PA6 reinforced with chopped carbon fiber for the highest stiffness-to-weight of the nylon family. The fibers also cut moisture-driven swelling and creep versus plain PA6. Matte black finish. The go-to metal-replacement grade for brackets and robot arms.
How strong and heat-resistant is PA6-CF?
Printed PA6-CF parts have a typical tensile strength of 90–110 MPa and heat resistance of ~160 °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 PA6-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.