PLA or PETG reinforced with CF fibers. matte look + extra stiffness. hardened nozzle.
When you want matte aesthetics + a bit more stiffness, without the premium complexity of PA-CF / PEEK. Ideal for prosumer prints: drone parts, tooling, RC frames.
| Formula | matrix + 15-20% C |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 60°C |
| Nozzle temp | 210–240°C |
| Bed temp | 60–90°C |
| Enclosure | no |
| Difficulty | ★★★: intermediate |
Engineer, author of The Big Book of 3D Printing and additive manufacturing expert
| Formula | matrix + 15-20% C |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.3 |
| Tg (°C) | 60 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 5 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 6 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 3 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 5 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 3 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 4 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 5 |
| Cost (0-10) | 6 |
| Safety (0-10) | 7 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 8 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 8 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 7 |
| Property | CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) | ABS | ASA | Glow PLA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Tensile | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Flexibility | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Impact resistance | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Heat resistance | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| UV resistance | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Chemical resistance | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Cost | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Safety | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Finishing | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Bed adhesion | 8 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Accuracy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu PLA-CF | Bambu Lab | 35 | budget |
| eSUN ePLA-CF | eSUN | 38 | budget |
| Prusament PETG-CF | Prusa | 45 | mid |
| Proto-Pasta CF-PLA | Proto-Pasta | 50 | mid |
| Polymaker PolyMide CoPA-CF | Polymaker | 55 | mid |
Compatible printers: 50