PLA-CF Black 1kg
PLA-CF Black 1 kg – Premium 3D printing filament with 20% carbon fibers. It combines the ease of PLA printing with enhanced strength and rigidity, delivering an elegant matte black finish and excellent dimensional stability. Ideal for demanding engineering, robotics, and industrial applications.
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PLA-CF Black 1kg (Carbon Fiber Reinforced) – Premium Engineering Filament for 3D Printing
PLA-CF
Black combines the ease of printing with PLA and the exceptional
strength of carbon fiber, creating a lightweight yet ultra-durable
filament for demanding applications. Designed for engineers, makers, and
professionals, this carbon fiber-reinforced PLA delivers unmatched
rigidity, dimensional stability, and a sleek matte-black finish, perfect
for high-performance parts that require precision and resilience.
Key Benefits:
- Carbon Fiber Reinforcement: 20% carbon fiber infusion boosts stiffness, reduces flex, and enhances wear resistance, ideal for structural components and functional prototypes.
- Lightweight & Strong: Maintains PLA’s ease of use while offering near-ABS-level strength, perfect for weight-sensitive applications like drones, automotive parts, or robotics.
- Matte Black Professional Finish: The refined, non-reflective surface adds a stealthy, industrial aesthetic to prints, suitable for professional or consumer-facing products.
- Dimensional Stability: Minimal warping and superior layer adhesion ensure precise, repeatable prints even for complex geometries.
- Abrasion Resistance: Withstands friction and mechanical stress, making it ideal for gears, bearings, or moving parts.
Applications:
- Engineering & Robotics: Durable brackets, motor mounts, or robotic arms requiring stiffness and low weight.
- Automotive & Aerospace: Lightweight interior components, drone frames, or UAV parts demanding strength-to-weight ratios.
- Industrial Tooling: Jigs, fixtures, or custom tools that need rigidity and longevity.
- Consumer Products: High-end tech accessories, camera gear, or sports equipment with a premium finish.
- Prototyping: Functional prototypes that mimic the performance of production-grade materials.
Ideal For:
- Engineers and designers prioritizing strength, stiffness, and lightweight performance.
- Applications where traditional PLA lacks durability, but metal or ABS is impractical.
- Users seeking a professional, matte-black finish for industrial or consumer products.
- High-stress environments requiring abrasion resistance and dimensional accuracy.
PLA-CF Black redefines the limits of desktop 3D printing, merging the accessibility of PLA with the elite performance of carbon fiber. Elevate your projects with a filament built for innovation and endurance.
Specifications
| Colour | Black |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Diameter tolerance | < 0,03 mm |
| Diameter | 1,75 mm |
| Heat resistance | up to 90°C |
| Printing Temperature | 230-260°C |
| Bed Temperature | 50°C - 70°C |
| Printing Speed | 40-300 mm/s |
| Density | 1.24 g/cm³ |
PLA-CF a PETG-CF – Print Settings
PLA-CF (Carbon Fiber PLA) and PETG-CF (Carbon Fiber PETG) are advanced 3D printing materials reinforced with carbon fiber, offering unique benefits for various applications. Both materials provide enhanced stiffness, reduced weight, and excellent dimensional stability, making them suitable for functional and structural parts.
To achieve the best printing results, it is essential to set the parameters correctly in the slicer software. For example, in OrcaSlicer https://orca-slicer.com/ for the Bambu Lab A1 Mini printer with a 0.4 mm nozzle.
Printing Temperature
Select the Printer Profile
These recommendations are for all BambuLab printers, as the most widely used printer. Professional and extra powerful printers need specific settings, especially max flow. For these cases please do not hesitate to contact us support.
1. Select the Printer Profile
- In the top left corner, select Bambu Lap printer
- In the Bed type field, choose the appropriate bed type, such as Textured PEI Plate.
2. Edit Filament Settings
Click on the pencil icon next to the filament name to open the filament settings.
Edit Settings
PLA-CF requires higher printing temperatures than standard PLA because of the added carbon fibers, which enhance rigidity and strength. These fibers demand precise extrusion at elevated temperatures to prevent clogging and ensure smooth filament flow.
📌 Where to set it?1. Open OrcaSlicer
2. Go to Filament Settings
3. Set Nozzle Temperature between 210 - 250°C
PETG-CF demands even higher printing temperatures compared to standard PETG due to its tougher base material combined with carbon fiber reinforcement. These elevated temperatures are critical for proper bonding and to accommodate PETG’s more viscous nature.
📌 Where to set it?
1. Open OrcaSlicer
2. Go to Filament Settings
3. Set Nozzle Temperature between 240 - 270°C
Bed Temperature
The temperature is specifically set for the Textured PEI Plate as it provides excellent adhesion for PLA-CF at 65°C and for PETG-CF 65-70°C. For other types of plates (e.g., Cool Plate, Smooth Plate), the temperature remains at 0°C because they are not used in this configuration.
▪️For PETG-CF Textured PEI Plate:
First layer: 65 °C
Other layers: 70 °C
The slight increase in bed temperature after the first layer ensures better adhesion for subsequent layers, particularly for larger prints.
▪️For PLA-CF Textured PEI Plate:
First layer: 65 °C
Other layers: 65 °C
The consistent bed temperature ensures strong adhesion between the PLA-CF material and the textured PEI plate.
Max Volumetric Speed
In OrcaSlicer settings, Max Volumetric Speed limits the maximum volume of filament that can be extruded through the nozzle per second. This is a critical parameter that affects print quality and helps avoid issues with filament feeding.
What does this parameter mean?
- Max Volumetric Speed (MVS): Limits the rate of filament extrusion in mm³/s.
- If the value is exceeded, the extruder may struggle to feed the filament, which can lead to:
- Under-extrusion (insufficient material is deposited).
- Decreased surface quality and detail precision.
- Missed steps or damage to the extruder’s feed gears.
▪️For PLA-CF ▪️For PETG-CF
Cooling for specific layer
Setting the “No cooling for the first” parameter is essential for successful prints with PLA-CF and PETG-CF, as these carbon fiber-reinforced materials require careful thermal management.
- PLA-CF: Disable cooling for the first 1 layer to ensure strong adhesion and prevent deformation. Cooling can be gradually introduced afterward to maintain dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
- PETG-CF: Disable cooling for the first 3 layers to provide thermal stability, reduce warping, and ensure proper bonding. Gradual cooling after this phase helps maintain strength and prevent defects.
These settings optimize the unique properties of both materials, ensuring reliable adhesion, minimal defects, and high-quality prints.
▪️For PLA-CF ▪️For PETG-CF
Part cooling fan
▪️For PLA-CF
- Minimum layer time: 80 seconds (with fan speed at 60%)
At 60% fan speed, the material cools steadily without becoming overly brittle, ensuring dimensional accuracy.
- Maximum layer time: 6 seconds (with fan speed at 80%)
For layers with short printing times (6 seconds or less), a higher fan speed ensures that the material solidifies quickly to avoid deformation.
▪️For PETG-CF
- Minimum layer time: 20 seconds (with fan speed at 0%)
PETG-CF requires minimal cooling during longer layer times to maintain proper adhesion and prevent warping or layer separation.
- Maximum layer time: 6 seconds (with fan speed at 30%)
For layers with short printing times, a small amount of cooling (30%) is sufficient to solidify the material quickly without compromising adhesion.
Always on:
✔️ Keep fan always on
✔️ Slow printing down for better layer cooling
✔️ Force cooling for overhangs and bridges
Always off:
✖️ Don’t slow down outer walls
PLA-CF and PETG-CF require precise adjustments to temperature, cooling, and print speed to fully utilize their unique properties. Proper settings ensure high-quality, durable, and functional prints. Here’s why:
- Temperature Control: Higher nozzle and bed temperatures are essential to ensure proper melting, strong layer bonding, and prevent under-extrusion.
- Cooling Adjustments:
- PLA-CF: Moderate cooling prevents deformation and maintains dimensional accuracy.
- PETG-CF: Minimal cooling reduces warping and ensures strong layer adhesion.
- Print Speed Optimization: Slower speeds reduce strain on the extruder and improve extrusion consistency for stiffer, carbon fiber-reinforced materials.
By carefully tuning these parameters, you achieve precise, strong, and defect-free prints, making PLA-CF and PETG-CF ideal for functional and structural applications.