FDM material
PLA-CF (Carbon Fiber PLA) 3D Printing
PLA with chopped carbon fiber for extra stiffness, a matte black finish that hides layer lines, and excellent dimensional accuracy. Easy and economical, but keeps PLA's low heat resistance: use it for stiff indoor parts, not anything that gets hot.
Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 45–55 MPa
- Heat Resistance
- ~60 °C
- Flexibility
- Very Low
- Chemical Resistance
- Low
- Moisture Uptake
- Low
- Density
- ~1.3 g/cm³
- Relative Cost
- $$
Typical values for printed parts. Strength between layers is lower than along them.
Good for
- Stiff prototypes
- Camera & display mounts
- RC & hobby parts
- Presentation models
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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PLA-CF: common questions
What is PLA-CF good for?
PLA-CF is a common choice for stiff prototypes, camera & display mounts, rc & hobby parts, presentation models. PLA with chopped carbon fiber for extra stiffness, a matte black finish that hides layer lines, and excellent dimensional accuracy. Easy and economical, but keeps PLA's low heat resistance: use it for stiff indoor parts, not anything that gets hot.
How strong and heat-resistant is PLA-CF?
Printed PLA-CF parts have a typical tensile strength of 45–55 MPa and heat resistance of ~60 °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 PLA-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.