Description

🛠️ PA12-CF15 Filament – Engineered for Excellence 🛠️

Take your 3D printing to the next level with PA12-CF15, a premium nylon-based filament reinforced with 15% carbon fiber. This high-performance material is designed to meet the demanding needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike, offering:

⚙️ Superior Strength & Stiffness – The carbon fiber reinforcement provides exceptional mechanical properties for durable and lightweight parts.
🔥 High Heat Resistance – Perfect for applications requiring stability in elevated temperatures.
💧 Low Moisture Absorption – Ensures reliable performance even in humid environments.
🖌️ Matte Finish – Creates sleek, professional-looking prints with minimal warping.

Recommended Printer Setup:
✔️ Nozzle: Hardened steel or ruby-tipped nozzles to handle the abrasive nature of carbon fibers.
✔️ Extruder Gears: All-metal extruders for precise feeding and durability.
✔️ Print Bed: Heated bed with PEI sheets or textured glass for strong adhesion.
✔️ Enclosure: Recommended for maintaining consistent print temperatures.

Ideal Parts to Print:
🚗 Automotive brackets and housings – Lightweight yet robust.
🦾 Robotic arms and end-effectors – Strong and stiff for demanding applications.
🔧 Jigs, fixtures, and tooling – Perfect for industrial and manufacturing setups.
🌬️ Fan blades and impellers – Reliable performance under stress.

Pro Tip: Dry the filament before printing to ensure optimal results.

Engineered for advanced users, PA12-CF15 delivers strength, precision, and reliability for the most demanding projects. Filalab guarantees quality and large evergrowing selection which always satisfies our customers!!🚀✨

Additional information

Diameter	1.75 mm
Weight 70g	750 g, 1 kg

Printing Settings and Drying

Nozzle: Hardened steel or ruby-tipped, diameter ≥ 0.4mm (abrasive material)
Nozzle temp.: 260–290°C (start at 270°C and adjust as needed)
Bed temp.: 90–110°C
Fan Speed: Off or minimal (10–20%) to prevent delamination.
Printing speed: 40-250 mm/s
Enclosure: Strongly recommended to maintain a stable ambient temperature and prevent warping.
Adhesion Aid: Use a PEI sheet, glue stick, or 3DLAC Nylon for better adhesion.

Filament Drying Recommendations:

Temperature: 80˚C
Drying Time: 6-12 hours

Tips for Success:

Ensure your printer is capable of maintaining high nozzle and bed temperatures.
Preheat the filament to remove any absorbed moisture.
Use a reinforced extruder setup to handle the filament’s stiffness.

Pros and Cons

Pros:
✅ High Strength-to-Weight Ratio – Carbon fiber reinforcement ensures lightweight parts with exceptional stiffness and strength.
✅ Heat Resistance – Ideal for parts exposed to high temperatures.
✅ Low Warping – The PA12 base combined with carbon fibers significantly reduces shrinkage and warping.
✅ Durability – Resistant to chemicals, wear, and moisture absorption, making it suitable for harsh environments.
✅ Matte Finish – Produces a professional, sleek look for finished parts.

Cons:
❌ Abrasive to Hardware – The carbon fibers can wear down standard brass nozzles and extruder gears. Use hardened steel or ruby nozzles.
❌ Requires Advanced Printing Setup – Benefits from an enclosure to maintain high printing temperatures and reduce drafts.
❌ Filament Drying – Absorbs moisture quickly; proper drying before printing is necessary for optimal performance.
❌ Higher Cost – Premium material designed for specialized applications.

Data Sheets

Filalab PA12 CF15 Technical Data Sheet

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