PA6-CF

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Carbon-fiber Reinforced Polyamide 6

PA6-CF blends chopped carbon fibers into a PA6 nylon matrix, delivering exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability that rivals CNC-machined metals in some applications. The carbon reinforcement reduces the warping tendency of plain PA6 while adding a matte, professional surface finish.

Nozzle Temp255–280°C
Bed Temp85–100°C
Print Speed25–45 mm/s

Printing Tips

  • A hardened-steel nozzle (minimum 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm recommended) is mandatory — carbon fibers destroy brass nozzles within hours.
  • Dry at 80 °C for 12+ hours before printing; the PA6 base absorbs moisture aggressively and fibers amplify the effect on print quality.
  • Use a heated, enclosed chamber (50-60 °C) to prevent warping and maximize interlayer adhesion.
  • Set print speed to 25-35 mm/s for walls and 35-45 mm/s for infill to keep extrusion pressure consistent with the high-viscosity melt.
  • Avoid sharp retraction moves — keep retractions under 2 mm at low speed to prevent fiber jamming in the melt zone.

Use Cases

Lightweight structural bracketsUAV/drone arms and frame componentsEnd-of-arm robotic toolingJigs and fixtures for CNC operationsFunctional prototypes replacing aluminum partsMotorsport and automotive stiffening platesHigh-load gear housings

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Other Filaments

PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA+

200-230°C / 50-70°C

PETG

230-250°C / 80-90°C

ABS

230-260°C / 95-110°C

ASA

240-260°C / 90-110°C

TPU

210-240°C / 40-60°C

Nylon (PA6)

240-280°C / 70-90°C

PC

260-310°C / 100-120°C

HIPS

230-245°C / 90-110°C

PVA

185-215°C / 50-60°C

Wood-fill PLA

180-220°C / 40-60°C

Metal-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Carbon Fiber PETG

230-260°C / 70-85°C

Resin

Resin (UV cure)

Flexible (TPE/TPC)

200-230°C / 30-50°C

Silk PLA

215-230°C / 60-70°C

Matte PLA

195-225°C / 50-65°C

High Speed PLA

190-230°C / 45-60°C

Recycled PLA

190-220°C / 50-60°C

PLA Marble

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Rainbow PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Glow-in-the-dark PLA

195-225°C / 50-60°C

Copper-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Bronze-fill PLA

195-220°C / 50-60°C

Conductive PLA

200-230°C / 50-60°C

Recycled PETG

225-250°C / 75-90°C

Glass-fiber PETG

235-260°C / 80-95°C

CPE

240-270°C / 75-90°C

PC-ABS

250-280°C / 100-115°C

PA6

240-270°C / 80-100°C

PA12-CF

260-280°C / 80-100°C

PAHT-CF

280-310°C / 100-120°C

ABS-CF

240-260°C / 90-110°C

Kevlar Nylon

245-275°C / 85-100°C

TPU 95A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPU 87A

210-235°C / 40-60°C

TPE

200-230°C / 30-50°C

TPC

210-240°C / 40-60°C

POM

200-220°C / 100-130°C

PP

220-250°C / 85-100°C

PEEK

370-420°C / 130-160°C

PEI / ULTEM

350-400°C / 130-160°C

BVOH

190-220°C / 50-60°C

Breakaway Support

210-240°C / 50-70°C

PHA

175-200°C / 40-60°C

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