Descrizione
CarbonX™ PA12+CF is made using a special nylon 12 [PA12] and high-modulus carbon fiber. This material offers an excellent combination of performance and printability. PA12 absorbs significantly less moisture than PA6-based materials and has superior mechanical property retention after exposure to humid environments.
CarbonX™ PA12 carbon fiber is made using high-modulus carbon fiber and a special nylon 12 (PA12), selected for its printability, thermal properties, and chemical resistance. PA12+CF is widely used in a variety of industries due to its excellent chemical resistance, low moisture absorption, and wide processing window. Our formulation ensures very low shrinkage in the molded part resulting in excellent dimensional stability, making our PA12+CF an excellent choice for tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
The advantages of Nylon PA12+CF:
- High thermal properties, with CUT of 120°C and HDT of 150°C
- Excellent strength and stiffness over a wide temperature range, up to 150°C
- Very low moisture absorption which guarantees better preservation of mechanical properties even in case of exposure to humid environments
- The low density makes it ideal for lightweight parts
- Superior chemical resistance, especially when compared to PA6 nylons
- Reduced shrinkage and warpage for high dimensional stability and reproducible measurements from part to part
Recommended print settings:
- Extruder: 265-285°C
- Bed temperature: 90-110°C
- Nozzle: We currently recommend a hardened steel nozzle with a minimum diameter of 0.4mm
- Note: The ideal layer height is 60% of the nozzle diameter. It is recommended not to print layers smaller than 0.2 mm with carbon fiber-reinforced filaments.
- Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep and 3DXTECH Polyimide Tape give us the best results
- Heated room: recommended
- Supports: AquaTek™ Water Soluble X1 USM Universal Support Material is designed to work with complex models
- Drying instructions: 90°C for 4 hours
Abrasive material
This material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find that standard brass nozzles wear out very quickly compared to standard nozzles. If worn, the nozzle diameter will expand inconsistently, and the printer will experience extrusion issues.
Use hardened steel nozzles with this filament to maximize head life and the quality of your prints!
For this reason, it is highly recommended to print this material through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal. Hardened steel nozzles are often inexpensive and easily installed, depending on the printer manufacturer's instructions.
