3D Printing · FDM

PLA-CF

Carbon Fiber PLA is a PLA composite filament added with carbon fiber. It combines the ease of printing and stable molding of PLA with the high rigidity and matte surface brought by carbon fiber. It is suitable for high-end appearance prototypes, dimensional verification and light-load structural samples.

High Strength

Wear Resistance

Rigidity

Lightweight

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Lead Time

3~5 days

Tolerance

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Min. Order

1

Reference Unit Price Range

0.41 - 0.90

Advantages

  • Wear Resistance
  • Rigidity

Disadvantages

  • Limited heat resistance
  • Limited weather resistance
  • Limited chemical resistance
  • Limited toughness

Performance Snapshot

Material Characteristics at a Glance

Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.

Lightweight

Alto

Puntuación de referencia: 4/5

High Strength

Alto

Puntuación de referencia: 4/5

Wear Resistance

Alto

Puntuación de referencia: 4/5

Rigidity

Alto

Puntuación de referencia: 4/5

Cost Efficient

Medio

Puntuación de referencia: 3/5

Surface Quality

Medio

Puntuación de referencia: 3/5

Moisture Resistance

Medio

Puntuación de referencia: 3/5

Dimensional Stability

Medio

Puntuación de referencia: 3/5

Heat Resistance

Bajo

Puntuación de referencia: 2/5

Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for PLA-CF.

As Printed
Incluido

As Printed

Color

Black

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

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Disponible

Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

Añadir un color personalizado y una capa de pintura protectora a las piezas de PLA-CF para modelos de apariencia y exhibición.

Note

Validar la adherencia de la pintura, los límites de enmascarado y la cobertura del recubrimiento en PLA-CF antes de la producción, especialmente alrededor de las interfaces, los bordes y los detalles finos.

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Disponible

Silk Screening

Print method

Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces

Best for

Aplicar logotipos, etiquetas o gráficos funcionales en las zonas planas de las piezas de PLA-CF utilizadas para modelos de apariencia y exhibición.

Note

Confirmar el área imprimible, la adherencia de la tinta y el registro gráfico en PLA-CF antes de la producción.

Industries & Applications

Where PLA-CF Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Appearance and display models
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Industrial design models
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Prototype equipment components
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Consumer Electronics

  • Product enclosure prototypes
  • Fit-check and assembly models
  • Custom test fixtures
  • Low-volume concept validation builds
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Entertainment & Collectibles

  • Appearance and display models
  • Functional prototype testing
  • Assembly testing
  • Art and cultural-creative models

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.25 g/cm³
Water Absorption
0.42%
Hardness
Shore D 81
Tensile Strength
XY: 38 Z: 26 MPa
Tensile Modulus
XY: 2763 Z: 2206 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: 9.5 Z: 4%
Flexural Strength
XY: 83 Z: 60 MPa
Flexural Modulus
XY: 4071 Z: 3149 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
55.4 °C
HDT @ 1.8 MPa
67.2 °C
Notched Impact Strength
XY: 23.3 Z: 6.7 KJ/m² ISO 179 (Charpy)

Process & Dimensional Specs

Maximum Part Size
800 × 800 × 900 mm
Default Layer Height
0.2 mm
Dimensional Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Ready to Order?

Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PLA-CF parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.

Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request

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