{a} vs {b}
| Property | PLA-CF (carbon fibre) | PETG-CF (carbon fibre) |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle temperature | 200–230 °C | 240–265 °C |
| Bed temperature | 50–60 °C | 70–85 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required | Not required |
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ | 1.35 g/cm³ |
| Strength | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Heat resistance | ~60 °C | ~80 °C |
| UV resistance | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Flexibility | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Print difficulty | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Typical price | ~$30/kg | ~$40/kg |
Quick verdict
- Stronger part: PETG-CF (carbon fibre)
- More heat resistant: PETG-CF (carbon fibre)
- Better outdoors: PETG-CF (carbon fibre)
- Easier to print: PLA-CF (carbon fibre)
- Cheaper: PLA-CF (carbon fibre)
{name} in short
PLA filled with short carbon fibres. Stiffer and more dimensionally stable, with a matte finish. Needs a hardened nozzle because the fibres are abrasive.
{name} in short
Carbon-fibre PETG: stiff, strong, and still reasonably tough. A good functional material if you have a hardened nozzle.