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FDM Nylon 12CF (Carbon Fiber)

FDM 3D Printing Carbon Fiber Thermoplastic

FDM Nylon CF12 - Carbon Fiber - An Industrial FDM 3D Printing Material

Carbon Reinforced

FDM Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber (Nylon 12CF) combines Nylon 12 and chopped carbon fiber to achieve the highest flexural strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio of any FDM material. Nylon 12CF also provides a cleaner carbon fiber additive process than SLA with equivalent strength properties.

Lightweight Strength.

The strength and rigidity to replace metal in certain applications. Replace heavy metal tools with lighter, ergonomic carbon fiber FDM tools. Validate designs faster with carbon fiber functional prototypes instead of costly and time-consuming metal prototypes.

Typical Applications

Production Parts

Low-volume production and highly customized parts.

Prototyping

Functional prototypes in high-demand applications.

Tooling

Jigs, fixtures, end-of-arm tools.

FDM Nylon CF12

Performance Properties

Flexural Strength*

Nylon 12CF : 142MPa
Nylon 12 : 67MPa
ABS-M30 : 60MPa

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)*

Nylon 12CF : 76MPa
Nylon 12 : 46MPa
ABS-M30 : 32MPa

Compatible 3D Printers

Fortus 450mc

The Stratasys' Fortus 450mc is ideal for a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing, where strong and durable parts are required. Its advanced features, large build volume, and reliable performance make it an excellent choice for industrial applications where accuracy, repeatability, and consistency are critical.

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F900

Best-In-Class F900 Industrial Large Build 3D Printer is an excellent choice for industrial applications that require large, high-quality parts with exceptional accuracy and durability. Its advanced features, massive build volume, and reliable performance make it a top choice for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.

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FDM Nylon 12CF - FDM 3D Printing Carbon Fiber Reinforced Material. — 3D Printed Pedal - Produced using FDM Nylon 12CF.

FDM Nylon CF12 - Carbon Fiber - FDM 3D Printing Material.

This 3D printed lug nut starter is a lightweight solution that improves ergonomics and assembly speed.

FDM Nylon CF12 Product Gallery

FDM Nylon 12CF is a PA12 (polyamide 12) thermoplastic filament reinforced with chopped carbon fiber, 35% by weight. It has the highest flexural strength of any FDM thermoplastic, resulting in the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio. The combination of high strength, stiffness and light weight makes it an optimal replacement for heavier metal components in appropriate use cases.

Typical applications include:

Strong, Lightweight Tooling
Functional Prototyping
End-use Parts.