PA12 CF15

Lightweight, durable nylon filament with carbon fiber

Spectrum PA12 CF15 is an advanced technical filament reinforced with 15% carbon fibers, offering exceptional strength, rigidity and dimensional stability. It provides outstanding thermal resistance, withstanding temperatures up to 170°C, making it an excellent choice for applications requiring durability in extreme conditions. It is also resistant to chemicals and moisture, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.

The 15% carbon fiber reinforcement ensures significantly better layer adhesion, resulting in exceptional print durability. Thanks to the applied stress-relief technology, Spectrum PA12 CF15 offers excellent strength of the Z-axis, dimensional stability and enables printing even complex models without warping.

With its reduced weight (10% lighter compared to PA6 CF15) and strong interlayer adhesion, PA12 CF15 is an ideal material for professional projects where precision, durability and resistance to external factors are essential. It is a reliable solution for engineering and industrial use.

To attain the very attractive properties of Spectrum PA12 CF15, as regards the technical aspects, you need to follow the basic storage rules for such materials (in a dry and dark place with humidity below 15%). To obtain the best parameters of the printed object possible, it is recommended to dry the material prior to work.

Tip: Due to the essential content of chopped carbon fibre, it is recommended to use nozzles with diameters exceeding the standard value of 0.4mm. The presence of carbon fibre may also cause wear of standard nozzles; thus, it is recommended to use hardened steel or ruby nozzles for prolonged application of Spectrum PA12 CF15.

Material characteristics

  • 15% carbon fiber reinforcement
  • 10% lighter than PA6 CF15
  • high thermal resistance up to 170°C
  • reduced moisture absorption compared to standard PA12 nylon
  • dimensional stability and no shrinkage

Applications

  • structural components in the automotive and aerospace industries
  • production of lightweight and durable parts for drones
  • advanced prototypes and functional models
  • machine components requiring high mechanical resistance

How to use

Nozzle temperature [°C]
255-290°C
Bed temperature [°C]
80-100°C
Recommeneded printing speed [mm/s]
30-150 mm/s
Cooling
0-50%
Enclosure
recommended for larger prints
Drybox recommended
Yes
Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended
Yes
Adhesive
not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)
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A wide range of products

Wide portfolio consisting of over 50 filaments with a versatile range of properties and applications, divided into three segments: desktop easy-to-use, industrial grade and high performance.

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Innovation, extrusion know-how and highest quality filaments are the pillars of Spectrum philosophy. Our team is working continously on the development of new materials and their applications.

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All filaments from our portfolio are in-house made. We use modern production lines equipped with non-standard solutions to obtain highest quality final product.

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Our qualified support team helps at every stage from material selection to the 3D printing process.

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