PA6 Low Warp CF15S

Low shrinkage & high strength paired up with the advantages of carbon fibres

Polyamide 6 is one of the strongest materials used in desktop 3D printing technology. It combines mechanical strength, stiffness, vibration damping ability and abrasion resistance unmatched by any other types of filaments. It can successfully add chemical resistance and the ability to operate continuously at high temperatures to its wide range of properties.

With the introduction of heat-stabilised, carbon fibre-filled Spectrum PA6 Low Warp CF15S composite material, we set out to raise the bar for nylon filaments even higher.  Spectrum PA6 Low Warp CF15S is a true heavy-duty specialist. The “LowWarp” moel is characterised by extra mixture content designed to improve the flow during extrusion of the material – and thus improved adhesion of the material particles. With the use of 15% carbon fibres, the stiffness goes up over two times and tensile strength improves (up to 120 MPa). In addition, Spectrum PA6 Low Warp CF15S has a higher HDT thermal resistance of 180°C (0.45MPa), compared to the unfilled version.  The fibre content reduces the shrinkage, which is common or most high-temperature materials, making the printing process much easier and giving prints an aesthetically pleasing “carbon-like” look.

Spectrum PA6 Low Warp CF15S is the best choice for printing functional models that require high rigidity and continuous high-temperature and chemical resistance. It can easily be used in the automotive, aerospace and modelling industries.

Material characteristics

  • 15% carbon fibres
  • 2x increase in rigidness compared to non-modified polyamid
  • high mechanical properties and abrasion resistance
  • excellent chemical resistance
  • HDT thermal resistance – 180°C (0.45MPa)
  • printable on desktop devices without a heated chamber
  • matt, carbonised print surface
  • perfect bonding of the layers

Applications

  • functional prototype,
  • production tooling
  • working components of tools and machinery – rotors, gears
  • guides, gear racks, guide rollers
  • manufaturing protective rings and plates with increased chemical and corrosion resistance

How to use

Nozzle temperature [°C]
250-280°C
Bed temperature [°C]
70-100°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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