nylon + carbon fiber: avionics, motorsport. Light, stiff, expensive.
Strength-to-weight ratio close to aluminum. For avionics, drone frames, automotive brackets. Where weight matters and you need stiffness above PETG/PA without going to expensive carbon-fiber composites.
| Formula | (C₁₂H₂₃NO)ₙ + 20% C |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 50°C |
| Nozzle temp | 270–290°C |
| Bed temp | 90–110°C |
| Enclosure | required |
| Difficulty | ★★★★: advanced |
Engineer, author of The Big Book of 3D Printing and additive manufacturing expert
| Formula | (C₁₂H₂₃NO)ₙ + 20% C |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.2 |
| Tg (°C) | 50 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 3 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 9 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 3 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 6 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 5 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Cost (0-10) | 3 |
| Safety (0-10) | 6 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 5 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 5 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 7 |
| Nozzle temperature (EduFacturing library) | 260-290 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature (EduFacturing library) | 80-100 °C |
| Nozzle temperature (OrcaSlicer/Bambu) | 265-320 °C |
| Bed temperature (OrcaSlicer/Bambu) | 75-110 °C |
| Property | PA-CF | ABS | ASA | CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tensile | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Flexibility | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Impact resistance | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Heat resistance | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| UV resistance | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Chemical resistance | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Cost | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Safety | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Finishing | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Bed adhesion | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu PA-CF | Bambu Lab | 70 | mid |
| Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF | Polymaker | 75 | mid |
| 3DXtech CarbonX PA12+CF | 3DXtech | 85 | mid |
| Prusament PA11CF | Prusa | 95 | premium |
| Markforged Onyx | Markforged | 110 | premium |
Compatible printers: 48