3D Printing · FDM

PA6-CF

PA6-CF is a carbon fiber reinforced engineering plastic based on PA6, which combines the toughness and wear resistance of nylon with the strength and rigidity of carbon fiber. It has excellent structural properties and dimensional stability, making it ideal for demanding applications such as automotive parts, electronic housings, mechanical components, and high-strength 3D printed products.

Lightweight

Dimensional Stability

High Strength

Wear Resistance

Rigidity

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Lead Time

3~5 days

Tolerance

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Min. Order

1

Reference Unit Price Range

0.32 - 0.70

Advantages

  • High Strength
  • Rigidity

Disadvantages

  • Moisture sensitivity
  • Very limited performance
  • Limited weather resistance
  • Limited chemical resistance
  • Limited toughness
  • Lower surface quality

Performance Snapshot

Material Characteristics at a Glance

Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.

High Strength

Excellent

Source score: 5/5

Rigidity

Excellent

Source score: 5/5

Lightweight

High

Source score: 4/5

Dimensional Stability

High

Source score: 4/5

Wear Resistance

High

Source score: 4/5

Heat Resistance

Medium

Source score: 3/5

Cost Efficient

Medium

Source score: 3/5

Weather Resistance

Low

Source score: 2/5

Corrosion Resistance

Low

Source score: 2/5

Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for PA6-CF.

As Printed
Included

As Printed

Color

Black

Surface

Ra 12-25 μm (as printed)

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

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Available

Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

Adding custom color and a protective paint layer to PA6-CF parts for functional prototype testing.

Note

Validate paint adhesion, masking boundaries, and coating coverage on PA6-CF before production, especially around interfaces, edges, and fine details.

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Available

Silk Screening

Print method

Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces

Best for

Applying logos, labels, or functional graphics to flat areas of PA6-CF parts used for functional prototype testing.

Note

Confirm printable area, ink adhesion, and graphic registration on PA6-CF before production.

Industries & Applications

Where PA6-CF Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Deformation-resistant functional parts
  • Mounting brackets
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Mounting brackets
  • Guide rails and pulleys
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Automotive

  • Prototype and fit-check components
  • Interior and non-safety-critical parts
  • Custom fixtures and production aids
  • Low-volume validation builds
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Robotics

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Guide rails and pulleys
  • Drone structural parts
  • Robotics structural parts
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Industrial Automation

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Guide rails and pulleys
  • Robotics structural parts

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.2 g/cm³
Water Absorption
3%
Hardness
Shore D 80
Tensile Strength
XY: 94.07 ± 2.70 Z: 48.24 ± 1.98 MPa
Tensile Modulus
XY: 7241.68 ± 371.73 Z: 3921.85 ± 223.65 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: 1.71 ± 0.09 Z: 1.50 ± 0.08%
Flexural Strength
150.67 ± 3.28 MPa
Flexural Modulus
6454.97 ± 523.47 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
84.8 °C
HDT @ 1.8 MPa
82 °C
Notched Impact Strength
6.39 ± 0.36 KJ/m² ISO 179 (Charpy)

Process & Dimensional Specs

Maximum Part Size
1200 × 600 × 600 mm
Surface Roughness
Ra 12-25 μm
Dimensional Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Ready to Order?

Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PA6-CF parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.

Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request

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Have a tight-tolerance or complex geometry requirement? Our engineers review your drawing before quoting to flag potential issues.

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