Tier List

PA12 Carbon Fiber

PA12CF • Polyamide 12 + Carbon Fiber

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Harder to print than PA6CF but stiffer. Unless you have a real fancy pants printer, the benefits over PA6CF aren't there. More expensive and more difficult for marginal gains.

compositeEnclosure RequiredHardened NozzleDry StorageBased on PA12 Nylon
Print Settings
Print Temp280-310°C
Bed Temp90-110°C
Chamber Temp50-80°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength85
Flexibility15
Heat Resistance85
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
High
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(1/5)
Price Tier
$$$(Expensive)
Requires hardened nozzle
Requires dry storage
Pros
  • Stiffer than PA6CF
  • High heat resistance
Cons
  • Much harder to print
  • More expensive
  • PA6CF usually better choice
  • Needs industrial printer
Use Cases
Precision structural partsHigh-load applications

Also known as: carbon nylon 12, pa12 carbon

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab