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Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced Filaments — Maximum Strength and Rigidity

Carbon-fibre-reinforced (CF) filaments are filaments that blend short carbon fibres into a polymer matrix. The result is a filament with exceptional rigidity, low weight, and dimensional stability — properties unavailable in standard filaments.

Our range includes PLA-CF (easiest to print, good rigidity), PETG-CF (better chemical resistance), ASA-CF (UV resistant with carbon fibre), PA6-CF (strongest, the industry standard for functional parts), PAHT-CF (heat resistant up to 150 °C), and PET-CF (high strength and chemical resistance). All are printed on our Bambu Lab X1C with hardened steel nozzles.

Carbon-fibre filaments are ideal for drone frames, automotive prototypes, tools and jigs, robotic components, and any application where the strength-to-weight ratio is critical. Pricing is higher than standard filaments, but the mechanical performance justifies the investment. Upload your model to our instant online calculator and get an exact quote for a carbon-fibre print.

Our work

Real parts 3D printed in our workshop, from functional brackets to multicolor promotional keychains.

Two-part 3D printed container with knurled surface and threaded cap
Close-up of a 3D printed roller with diamond knurled texture
Matte black 3D printed precision ring
3D printed threaded adapter housing
Batch of black 3D printed mounting clips
3D printed mounting plate with cutouts

Properties

Print Temperature
240–300 °C (matrix-dependent)
Bed Temperature
60–110 °C
Strength
Very High
Flexibility
Low
Heat Resistance
High (100–150 °C, matrix-dependent)
Dimensional Stability
Excellent

Advantages

  • +Exceptional rigidity and strength at low weight
  • +Excellent dimensional stability (minimal warping)
  • +High heat resistance (especially PAHT-CF)
  • +Professional matte carbon-fibre appearance
  • +Wide choice of matrices (PLA, PETG, ASA, PA6, PAHT, PET)

Disadvantages

  • −Requires a hardened steel nozzle (wears standard brass)
  • −Higher cost than standard filaments
  • −More brittle than pure polymers (reduced elongation)
  • −Anisotropic properties (stronger along print direction)

Use Cases

  • Drone frames and RC components
  • Automotive prototypes and aerodynamic parts
  • Industrial tools, jigs, and fixtures
  • Robotic components
  • Lightweight structural parts

See also

ABS / ASA

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PETG

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PLA

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