PC + carbon fiber. Industrial strength + 130°C HDT. For tooling and semicon.
When PA-CF falls short on heat resistance (PA-CF Tg ~50°C; PC-CF Tg ~147°C). For tooling jigs operating at hot processes, semicon mountings, automotive engine-bay structural parts.
| Formula | (C₁₅H₁₆O₂)ₙ + 20% C |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 147°C |
| Nozzle temp | 270–300°C |
| Bed temp | 105–120°C |
| Enclosure | required |
| Difficulty | ★★★★★: expert |
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| Formula | (C₁₅H₁₆O₂)ₙ + 20% C |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.3 |
| Tg (°C) | 147 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 2 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 9 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 3 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 9 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 4 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 6 |
| Cost (0-10) | 2 |
| Safety (0-10) | 6 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 6 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 4 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 7 |
| Property | PC-CF | ABS | ASA | CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tensile | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Flexibility | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Impact resistance | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Heat resistance | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| UV resistance | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Chemical resistance | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Cost | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Safety | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Finishing | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Bed adhesion | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu PC-CF | Bambu Lab | 95 | premium |
| Prusament PC-CF | Prusa | 100 | premium |
| Polymaker PolyMax PC-FR | Polymaker | 105 | premium |
| 3DXtech CarbonX PC+CF | 3DXtech | 110 | premium |
| Markforged Onyx FR-A | Markforged | 180 | premium |
Compatible printers: 39