PA6-CF

PA6-CF is carbon fiber-reinforced PA6 (Nylon 6) filament that boosts stiffness and strength in dry environments while maintaining exceptional heat and impact resistance. This makes it ideal for automotive, mechanical, and structural parts used in dry environments.

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Basic Information:

Budget-Friendly
Printability
Stiffness
Heat Resistance
Impact Strength

Applications:

Exterior Parts/ Outdoor UseFunctional PartsMechanical PartsLoad - Bearing PartsAutomotive PartsStructural Parts

Pros

√ Heat resistant√ Oil & grease resistant√ UV resistant√ Impact resistant√ Wear resistant (Dry)√ Exceptional in strength & stiffness√ Dimensional stability

Cons

× Easy to warp× Easy to clog× Drying out before use

Colors: Black (72100)

How to Optimize Your Printing

Based on the properties of PA6-CF, it’s strongly recommended to consider the following tips to realize best performance:

1. Dry Your Filament

Due to high moisture absorption rate of PA6-CF, it's strongly recommended to dry it to prevent poor layer adhesion and brittleness.
Drying Condition:
Blast Drying Oven: 80 °C, 8 - 12h
X1 Series Heatbed: 90 - 100 °C, 12h

2. Hardened Steel Nozzle

Carbon fiber filament may wear out the nozzle; use a hardened steel nozzle to avoid abrasion.

3. Enclosure

An enclosed chamber helps maintain a consistent temperature around your print, reducing warping and improving print quality.

4. Seal with desiccant to prevent moisture and achieve ideal printing results.

5. Other Settings

Build Plate & Bed Temperature: Smooth PEI Plate (100-120 °C); Textured PEI Plate (100-120 °C)
Printing Speed: < 100 mm/s
Nozzle Temperature: 260 - 300 ℃
Part Cooling Fan: 0 - 40%
Annealing: 90 - 130 ℃ 6 - 12 hours

Sample Projects