PAHT-CF

PAHT-CF combines PA12 and carbon fiber, offering low water absorption with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties, performing well in wet conditions. Its superior layer adhesion and flexibility make it ideal for engineering parts.

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Basic Information:

Budget-Friendly
Printability
Stiffness
Heat Resistance
Impact Strength

Applications:

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 (70100)

How to Optimize Your Printing

Based on the properties of PAHT-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 PAHT-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