3D Printing · FDM

PA6-CF

PA6-CF is a carbon fiber reinforced engineering plastic based on PA6, which combines the toughness and wear resistance of nylon with the strength and rigidity of carbon fiber. It has excellent structural properties and dimensional stability, making it ideal for demanding applications such as automotive parts, electronic housings, mechanical components, and high-strength 3D printed products.

Lightweight

Dimensional Stability

High Strength

Wear Resistance

Rigidity

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Lead Time

3~5 days

Tolerance

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Min. Order

1

Reference Unit Price Range

0.32 - 0.70

Advantages

  • High Strength
  • Rigidity

Disadvantages

  • Moisture sensitivity
  • Very limited performance
  • Limited weather resistance
  • Limited chemical resistance
  • Limited toughness
  • Lower surface quality

Performance Snapshot

Material Characteristics at a Glance

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

High Strength

Excellent

Score de référence : 5/5

Rigidity

Excellent

Score de référence : 5/5

Lightweight

Élevé

Score de référence : 4/5

Dimensional Stability

Élevé

Score de référence : 4/5

Wear Resistance

Élevé

Score de référence : 4/5

Heat Resistance

Moyen

Score de référence : 3/5

Cost Efficient

Moyen

Score de référence : 3/5

Weather Resistance

Faible

Score de référence : 2/5

Corrosion Resistance

Faible

Score de référence : 2/5

Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for PA6-CF.

As Printed
Inclus

As Printed

Color

Black

Surface

Ra 12-25 μm (as printed)

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

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Disponible

Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

Ajouter une couleur personnalisée et une couche de peinture protectrice aux pièces en PA6-CF pour tests de prototypes fonctionnels.

Note

Valider l'adhérence de la peinture, les limites de masquage et la couverture du revêtement sur PA6-CF avant la production, en particulier autour des interfaces, des bords et des détails fins.

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Disponible

Silk Screening

Print method

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

Best for

Appliquer des logos, des étiquettes ou des graphiques fonctionnels sur les zones planes des pièces en PA6-CF utilisées pour tests de prototypes fonctionnels.

Note

Confirmer la zone imprimable, l'adhérence de l'encre et le repérage graphique sur PA6-CF avant la production.

Industries & Applications

Where PA6-CF Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Deformation-resistant functional parts
  • Mounting brackets
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Mounting brackets
  • Guide rails and pulleys
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Automotive

  • Prototype and fit-check components
  • Interior and non-safety-critical parts
  • Custom fixtures and production aids
  • Low-volume validation builds
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Robotics

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Guide rails and pulleys
  • Drone structural parts
  • Robotics structural parts
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Industrial Automation

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Guide rails and pulleys
  • Robotics structural parts

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.2 g/cm³
Water Absorption
3%
Hardness
Shore D 80
Tensile Strength
XY: 94.07 ± 2.70 Z: 48.24 ± 1.98 MPa
Tensile Modulus
XY: 7241.68 ± 371.73 Z: 3921.85 ± 223.65 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: 1.71 ± 0.09 Z: 1.50 ± 0.08%
Flexural Strength
150.67 ± 3.28 MPa
Flexural Modulus
6454.97 ± 523.47 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
84.8 °C
HDT @ 1.8 MPa
82 °C
Notched Impact Strength
6.39 ± 0.36 KJ/m² ISO 179 (Charpy)

Process & Dimensional Specs

Maximum Part Size
1200 × 600 × 600 mm
Surface Roughness
Ra 12-25 μm
Dimensional Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Ready to Order?

Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PA6-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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