Filament
Carbon Fiber PLA
Stiff, lightweight PLA reinforced with chopped carbon fiber for drones, brackets and rigid jigs.
Carbon fiber PLA blends PLA with chopped carbon fibers for dramatically increased stiffness and dimensional stability while keeping PLA's easy printability. Ideal for drones, RC parts and rigid jigs. Abrasive — use a hardened nozzle.
Ratings
Ease3/5
Strength4/5
Flexibility2/5
Heat res.2/5
Detail3/5
UV res.2/5
Print settings
- Nozzle temp
- 200–230 °C
- Bed temp
- 50–70 °C
- Enclosure
- No
- Hardened nozzle
- Yes
- Drying needed
- Yes
- Heat deflection temp
- 60 °C
Print tips
Use a hardened or ruby nozzle — carbon fiber wears standard brass fast. 200–230 °C nozzle, 60 °C bed. Prints like PLA with extra stiffness.
Safety & food contact
Carbon fiber dust is an irritant — ventilate when sanding.
Food contact: Not food-safe.
Common uses
DronesRC partsBracketsJigsLightweight structural parts
Pros
- Very stiff
- Lightweight
- Prints like PLA
- Great dimensional stability
Cons
- Abrasive
- Brittle
- Expensive
- Lower layer adhesion
Typical price: $40–80/kg