Tier List

Carbon Fiber Polycarbonate

CFPC • Polycarbonate + Chopped Carbon Fiber

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Record-setting stiffness - prints that barely flex even under hundreds of kilos. Extreme stiffness is a really useful property. Surprisingly cheap at around $60/kg on Amazon.

compositeEnclosure RequiredHardened NozzleDry StorageBased on Polycarbonate
Print Settings
Print Temp270-310°C
Bed Temp100-120°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength90
Flexibility10
Heat Resistance95
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
Medium
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(2/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Requires hardened nozzle
Requires dry storage
Pros
  • Extreme stiffness
  • Very high heat resistance
  • Surprisingly affordable
  • Professional results
Cons
  • Can overload drive motors (very stiff filament)
  • Needs direct drive extruder
  • Requires hardened nozzle
  • Needs enclosed chamber
  • Very hygroscopic
Use Cases
Structural bracketsMachine framesHigh-load applicationsPrecision fixturesIndustrial tooling

Also known as: carbon polycarbonate, cf polycarbonate

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab