PLA-CF (carbon fibre)
PLA filled with short carbon fibres. Stiffer and more dimensionally stable, with a matte finish. Needs a hardened nozzle because the fibres are abrasive.
Moderate Prints on open printers 1.3 g/cm³ ~$30/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 200–230 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 50–60 °C |
| Enclosure | Not required |
| Drying | 45 °C × 4 h |
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~60 °C |
Properties
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Pros
- Very stiff
- Low warp
- Matte look
Cons
- Requires hardened nozzle
- Brittle
- Same heat limits as PLA
Best uses
Stiff structural parts Drone frames Jigs
Printers suited to PLA-CF (carbon fibre)
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality Ender 3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V2
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 V3
220×220×250 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 3 S1
220×220×270 mm · Open frame
Creality Ender 5 S1
220×220×280 mm · Open frame
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab A1 mini
180×180×180 mm · Open frame
Bambu Lab A1
256×256×256 mm · Open frame
Cost and usage
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