Material
PA-CF
PA-CF is a strong, stiff, and lightweight thermoplastic filament, reinforced with chopped carbon fiber — 35% by weight. With the highest flexural strength of any fused deposition modeling material and a high stiffness-to-weight ratio, it's well-suited for tooling, functional prototypes, and machine parts that undergo regular stress in industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery.
Technical specifications
| Maximum part dimensions | 914 x 610 x 914 mm 406 x 355 x 406 mm (online orders) |
| Standard accuracy | ±0.15% (with a lower limit of ±0.2 mm) |
| Layer thickness | 0.330 – 0.508 mm 0.33 mm (online orders) |
| Minimum wall thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Minimum detail size | 0.6 mm |
| Interlocking or moving parts | Yes |
| Internal channels | Yes |
| Surface structure | Rough, matte surface with visible layers |
Datasheet
| PARAMETER | VALUE | UNIT | METHOD |
| ASTM D257 | 1.19 | g/cm³ | |
| ASTM D638 | 83.5 | MPa | |
| ASTM D638 | 9,460 | MPa | |
| ASTM D790 A | 153 | MPa | |
| ASTM D790 A | 11,100 | MPa | |
| ASTM D256 (Notched, Izod) | 106 | J/m | |
| ASTM D638 | 2.4 | % | |
| ASTM D648 (@1.82 MPa) | 129.8 | °C | |
| DMA (SSYS) | 109 | °C |
Actual values may vary with build conditions and in relation to the part’s geometry and orientation.
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Finishing degrees
The right finish can transform your print into a product. Explore the post-production finishes we offer for this material. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with us.
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