ABC3D proudly presents our premium Carbon fiber PLA filament, locally crafted for professionals and hobbyists who demand more. By reinforcing our high-quality PLA resin with high-modulus carbon fiber, we’ve created an exceptional material. As a result, it delivers superior stiffness and strength without sacrificing the ease of use you love about PLA.
The Best of Both Worlds: Strength and Simplicity
Our Carbon fiber PLA filament offers the perfect blend of properties. Specifically, the addition of carbon fibers provides incredible stiffness and structural integrity, making your parts strong and lightweight. However, because it’s based on our popular PLA formula, it remains remarkably easy to print with minimal warping and excellent dimensional stability. Ultimately, this means you get engineering-grade performance without the hassle of more complex materials like ABS.
Professional Finish, High-Speed Performance
Say goodbye to unsightly layer lines. One of the best features of our Carbon fiber PLA filament is the beautiful matte black finish it produces. This ensures a professional surface quality right off the print bed. Furthermore, this material is designed for efficiency. You can print at high speeds without having to compromise on dimensional tolerance, saving you valuable time on every project.
Applications for Carbon Fiber PLA Filament
- Lightweight Structural Parts
- Automotive Prototyping
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)
- Durable Functional Prototypes
- Sports Equipment
- Customized Orthopedic Devices
- Model Aircraft
- Mechanical Assemblies
- Industrial Tooling
- Architectural Models
- Consumer Electronics
Carbon Fiber PLA Filament Specifications:
- Diameter: 1.75 +/- 0.02mm
- Weight: 1 kg
- Length: 335 m
- Density: 1.20 g/cc
- Nozzle Size: ≥ 0.4 mm; We recommend a hardened steel nozzle
- Nozzle Temp: 190 – 220 °C
- Bed Temp: 25 – 60 °C
- Bed Prep: Hairspray, Glue Stick, Polyimide (Kapton) surface
- Layer Height: ≥ 0.2 mm
- Print Speed: ≤ 100 mm/sec
- Fan speed: 0 – 30%
Quality
We manufacture all our filaments with 5-axis laser-controlled precision. This process provides the highest class of products for the 3D printing industry.
Why Choose ABC3D?
Our focus on industrial applications means you get more than just a spool of filament:
- Specialized Expertise: We are not a generic reseller; instead, we specialize in high-performance filaments. You can learn more about our mission and engineering expertise.
- Canadian Quality: All our filaments are manufactured in Canada with rigorous quality control, ensuring a diameter tolerance of ±0.02mm and consistent fiber distribution.
- High-Performance Materials: This carbon fiber PLA filament is designed for functional, end-use parts that need to be lightweight and extremely rigid.
- Full Transparency: We provide downloadable technical data sheets (TDS) and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all our products.
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Carbon Fiber PLA Filament: FAQs
1. Is this filament abrasive?
Yes. The carbon fibers are very abrasive. Consequently, this filament will destroy a standard brass nozzle very quickly. You must use a hardened steel, ruby-tipped, or other abrasive-resistant nozzle.
2. How is this different from your PLA/CNT Conductive filament?
This filament is for **structural strength**. The carbon fibers add immense stiffness and rigidity. Our PLA/CNT filament, on the other hand, is for **electrical conductivity**. You choose this Carbon Fiber PLA for strong, rigid parts like drone frames or brackets. You choose PLA/CNT for ESD-safe jigs and enclosures.
3. Can I anneal this filament for higher heat resistance?
Yes. Unlike our Everyday PLA, this carbon fiber PLA filament is designed to be heat-treated (annealed). After annealing, the part can achieve a heat resistance of over 90°C, making it suitable for more demanding applications.
4. Why are my Carbon Fiber PLA prints stringy?
Stringing with this material is usually a moisture or retraction issue. First, the additives can absorb moisture. Try drying your spool at 50°C for 4-6 hours. Second, carbon fiber can increase oozing. You may need to increase your retraction speed or distance slightly to get a cleaner print.
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