PPA-CF

PPA-CF is a premium fiber-reinforced nylon offering industrial-grade printing quality with exceptional mechanical properties. It's ideal for engineering applications, including mechanical prototypes and automotive components, performing reliably in humid or high-temperature environments.

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Basic Information:

Budget-Friendly
Printability
Stiffness
Heat Resistance
Impact Strength

Applications:

Functional PartsMechanical PartsAutomotive PartsStructural Parts

Pros

√ Impact Resistant√ Water Resistant√ Heat Resistant√ UV Resistant√ Wear Resistant√ Oil & Grease Resistant√ Dimensionally Stable√ Exceptional in Strength & Stiffness

Cons

× Drying out before use

Colors: Black (73100)

How to Optimize Your Printing

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

1. Dry Your Filament

Drying Temperature:
In a blast drying oven: 100°C to 140°C for 8 to 12 hours.
On an X1 printer's heatbed: 110°C to 120°C for 10 to 12 hours (less effective than a blast drying oven).

2. Hardened Steel Nozzle

Hardened steel nozzle is mandatory when printing PPA-CF.

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

4. 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: 280 - 310 ℃
Part Cooling Fan: 0 - 40%
Annealing: 120 - 140 ℃ 6 - 12 hours

Sample Projects