3D printing in PA6-CF
Carbon-fibre-reinforced nylon is an engineering material with very high strength and heat resistance. It replaces aluminium in many uses – gears, brackets, machine parts.
Best for
- Gears
- Brackets and machine parts
- Tools
- Automotive
Pros
- Highest strength
- Heat-resistant up to ~180°C
- Abrasion-resistant
Limitations
- Highest price
- Black only
Heat resistance
up to 180°C
Layers from 0.12 mm · 1 colour in stock
What is PA6-CF?
PA6-CF is nylon (polyamide 6) reinforced with carbon fibre – the strongest material we offer. It's stiff, wear-resistant and handles about 180 °C. It works where ordinary filaments crack or soften: in machines, tools and cars.
Key numbers
- Heat resistance
- up to 180°C
- Density
- 1.2 g/cm³
- Thinnest layer
- 0.12 mm
- Printed in a heated chamber
- yes
- Colours in stock
- 1
- Example price
- PLN 48.97Case 90 × 60 × 35 mm, 0.2 mm layers, 20% infill
When to choose PA6-CF
- Gears, bushings and parts that wear against each other
- Brackets and machine parts under load
- Tool holders and workshop jigs
- Parts that work at high temperatures
Compared with other materials
Compare all materials- Strength5 out of 5
- Heat5 out of 5
- Outdoors4 out of 5
- Flexibility2 out of 5
- Detail4 out of 5
Printing it yourself? PA6-CF settings
Typical ranges from filament manufacturers' data sheets – always check the label on your spool and start with a test print.
- Nozzle temperature
- 270–300 °C
- Bed temperature
- 80–100 °C, with glue
- Part cooling
- 0–20%
- Printer enclosure
- needed – a closed, heated chamber
- Drying the filament
- a must: 80 °C for 8–12 h, ideally printing straight from the dryer
- A hardened nozzle is essential – carbon fibre quickly wears down brass.
- A fresh print is fairly brittle. After a few days nylon absorbs a little moisture from the air and becomes more impact-resistant.
No printer, or no time for test prints? We'll print it in PA6-CF.
Get a quote in PA6-CFPA6-CF – frequently asked questions
How much does 3D printing in PA6-CF cost?
For example, a case 90 × 60 × 35 mm in PA6-CF costs PLN 48.97 with us (0.2 mm layers, 20% infill). The price of your model depends on its size, infill and quantity – you'll see it as soon as you upload the file.
Can PA6-CF replace aluminium?
In many light-duty uses – yes: in brackets, holders and gears under moderate load. With large forces and temperatures above about 180 °C, metal still wins.
Does nylon absorb water?
Yes, polyamide absorbs moisture from the air. That usually doesn't hurt finished parts – they become a little more flexible – but the filament has to be dried before printing.
Why is PA6-CF only available in black?
Carbon fibre colours the plastic black, so carbon composites are black or graphite.
Safety: PA6-CF handles temperatures up to about 180°C; it gives off irritating smoke when burned; it contains carbon fibre – don't sand it without a mask. Prints are not toys and not for use with food. More about product safety (in Polish)