PLA-CF
Carbon Fiber PLA is a PLA composite filament added with carbon fiber. It combines the ease of printing and stable molding of PLA with the high rigidity and matte surface brought by carbon fiber. It is suitable for high-end appearance prototypes, dimensional verification and light-load structural samples.
High Strength
Wear Resistance
Rigidity
Lightweight
Lead Time
3~5 days
Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)
Min. Order
1
Reference Unit Price Range
0.41 - 0.90
Advantages
- Wear Resistance
- Rigidity
Disadvantages
- Limited heat resistance
- Limited weather resistance
- Limited chemical resistance
- Limited toughness
Performance Snapshot
Material Characteristics at a Glance
Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.
Lightweight
HighSource score: 4/5
High Strength
HighSource score: 4/5
Wear Resistance
HighSource score: 4/5
Rigidity
HighSource score: 4/5
Cost Efficient
MediumSource score: 3/5
Surface Quality
MediumSource score: 3/5
Moisture Resistance
MediumSource score: 3/5
Dimensional Stability
MediumSource score: 3/5
Heat Resistance
LowSource score: 2/5
Surface Finish Options
Surface Finish Options
Available finish options for PLA-CF.
As Printed
Color
Black
Accuracy
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)
Painting
Finish options
Glossy and matte paint finishes available
Best for
Adding custom color and a protective paint layer to PLA-CF parts for appearance and display models.
Note
Validate paint adhesion, masking boundaries, and coating coverage on PLA-CF before production, especially around interfaces, edges, and fine details.
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 PLA-CF parts used for appearance and display models.
Note
Confirm printable area, ink adhesion, and graphic registration on PLA-CF before production.
Industries & Applications
Where PLA-CF Delivers
Industrial Manufacturing
- Appearance and display models
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Industrial design models
Equipment
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Prototype equipment components
Consumer Electronics
- Product enclosure prototypes
- Fit-check and assembly models
- Custom test fixtures
- Low-volume concept validation builds
Entertainment & Collectibles
- Appearance and display models
- Functional prototype testing
- Assembly testing
- Art and cultural-creative models
Technical Specifications
Design Guidelines
Material Properties
Process & Dimensional Specs
Ready to Order?
Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PLA-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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