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
Available Colors
black
Only available in black due to carbon fiber content
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
Where to Buy
Also known as: carbon nylon 12, pa12 carbon
Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab