Eryone PLA Carbon Fiber 1.75mm, 1kg 3D Printing Filament

Carbon fiber filament uses short carbon fibers, consisting of segments of less than one millimeter in length, which are mixed with a thermoplastic known as the base material. There are a number of popular filaments that can be bought with carbon fiber fill including ABS, Nylon, PLA, PETG & Polycarbonate. These fibers being extremely strong, they cause the filament to increase in strength and stiffness, and also reduce its overall weight. The 3D printing requirements for carbon fiber filaments should be similar to those of the base material that the carbon fibers were added to. The main difference is that the fibers can clog the nozzles of the 3D printer, therefore experts recommend using a hardened steel nozzle. Additionally, above a certain threshold of fibers, the 3D printed part will lose in surface finish.

 Eryone CF PLA is a mixture of pure PLA and carbon fiber materials combined together, which produces strong, rigid, PLA prints. 

PLA or more commonly known as polylactic acid filament material is one of the easist materials to print. Eryone PLA CF is perfect for those who are looking to add extra strength & rigidity to their PLA prints. Carbon fiber pla is also excellent for those 3d printers which aren't capable of printing ABS, Nylon etc.. for example if they don't have an enclouse. Let's say you already 3d print various parts in PLA and having trouble with these parts constantly braking or not holding up to the task, in this instance PLA CF maybe the perfect solution to your problems.

CARBON FIBER FILAMENT ADVANTAGES:

• Good dimensional stability –  the tensile strength of the filament contributes to greater dimensional stability, helping to avoid warping during 3d printing and shrinking.

• Stiffness – Usually polymers that have high strength and durability have lack of stiffness. Carbon fiber doesn't have this problem, since it has the ability to maintain its shape under high stress. This feature is very desired and used in the automotive industry (as automotive brackets or inspection gauges)

• Overall nice surface finish – Carbon fiber filaments have a nice matt finish. Extremely smooth surface finish allows printability of functional prototypes

• Strength and lightweight –  A formidable tensile strength and lightweight makes carbon fibers ideal for alternatives to metal parts. Low density is the reason why is so lightweight. These features are especially wanted in the robotic industry.

• Heat Deflection – When exposed to heat other materials can deform under pressure or high temperature. Nylon Carbon Fiber filament offers high heat resistance (up to 160 degrees celsius). PET Carbon Fiber is also able to withstand higher temperatures up to 125 degrees celsius. At the same time is it very easy to print this filament.

• Since it has exceptional mechanical properties it can be used for various fixtures, tooling, composite molds for various manufacturing processes, or self-use.

DISADVANTAGES

• Abrasive filament that wears down brass nozzles. We suggest you use a steel nozzle. Carbon fiber parts don't melt so be careful the nozzle doesn't clog. You need to choose the correct nozzle.

• Hygroscopicity – the tendency to absorb moisture. It is very important to have a protected environment for spools of nylon carbon fiber, such as a mylar bag and a sealed material bay.

• Cost: Due to carbon fiber’s demanding manufacturing processes, the material is known to be more expensive than other filaments like PLA or ABS. This is one of the reasons why it appears in high-end products but not in the mass market.

• Brittle:  The combination of polymer and carbon fiber increases the material’s brittleness. The downside of the high stiffness is that carbon fiber can shatter under high impact force or pressure. This means that projects or items that are exposed to such forces are not going to be ideal for carbon fiber.