Carbon fibre is known for being strong, yet lightweight – and now you can 3D print with it!
Carbon Fibre-PETg (CF PETg) is a composite filament – 15% recycled carbon fibre, 85% PETg. This is a dimensionally stable material, which means no warping!
3D printed parts made from CF-PETg feature an attractive, matte black surface finish, with reduced layer visibility for enhanced visual effect. Features of this material include: extreme stiffness, impact resistance, and heat resistance of 75-80°C.
The material is extremely strong and versatile, it the perfect choice for 3D printing project.
CF PETg CHARACTERISTICS:
Tolerances: ±0.5% with a lower limit of ±0.5 mm (±0.020″)
Max Part Size: 450 x 450 x 470 mm
Layer Height: 100 – 300
Infill Options: 20% Standard – 80-100% High Infill
Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
Strengths | Weaknesses |
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Low-cost, fast turnaround times | Limited dimensional accuracy, print layers are likely to be visible
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Carbon fiber-infused PETG is a doubly impressive material. By infusing fragments of carbon fibers into a PETG polymer base, the mechanical integrity of the PETG blend increases dramatically. Plus, the soft black matte appearance of carbon fiber filaments is just mesmerizing. This makes it an ideal 3D printer filament to use for objects which might experience sustained or sudden stress, like mechanical parts, protective components and high-strength or heat-resistant parts.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Fit & Form Testing Functional Prototypes Electronic Enclosures and Cases Large Models End User Products Batch Manufacturing Jigs and Fixtures Enginering parts High-strength parts Heat-resistant parts
NOT SUITABLE FOR:
✘ Jewellery Design
✘ Small and Detailed Art Models (eg. Miniatures and Gaming)
✘ Designs with Large Curved Surfaces (eg. Spherical Objects)
≥ 0.6 mm
Vertical features are often overlooked but they play a very important part in whether or not your print will be successful and how strong the final result will be. We always recommend designing walls with a thickness of at least 1 mm with a minimum viable thickness of 0.6 mm.
≥ 1.6 mm
In order to achieve the best results we recommend a minimum thickness of 0.6 mm for unsupported walls.
≥ 3 mm
Pins and columns are often used in electronic and end product casings. For best results avoid designing pins with a diameter smaller than 3 mm.
TIP: Adding a chamfer or fillet at the base of your pins will result in much stronger parts.
≥ 1.6 mm Thickness
≥ 0.5 mm Depth
Embossed details should have a minimum line thickness of 1.6 mm and a depth of 0.5 mm or higher.
≥ 1.2 mm Thickness
≥ 0.3 mm Depth
Engraved details require a minimum line thickness of 1.2 mm and a depth of at least 0.3 mm.
≥ 0.4 mm
When designing an assembly of parts we suggest leaving a clearance of at least 0.4 mm around moving/sliding parts.
Our PLA / PETG / ABS / PC requires supports in order to print overhanging areas. It’s important to keep this in mind during the design phase since the surface in contact with the support material will exhibit a rougher finish compared with the rest of the model.
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