Description
CarbonX PP+CF is made using a specialty formulated polypropylene copolymer reinforced with high-modulus chopped carbon fiber. This filament is based on a patent-pending formulation that offers improved thermal properties and low shrinkage/warp compared to competitive PP-based compounds.
The reels contain 750g of filament, but based on the very low density of PP+CF, this is the same amount of filament that would typically be found on a 1kg reel of ABS. This allows you to print light-weight and exceptionally rigid parts for medical, drones, watercraft, automotive, or any application which would benefit from a light weight, stiff, chemically resistant material.
The reels contain 750g of filament, but based on the very low density of PP+CF, this is the same amount of filament that would typically be found on a 1kg reel of ABS. This allows you to print light-weight and exceptionally rigid parts for medical, drones, watercraft, automotive, or any application which would benefit from a light weight, stiff, chemically resistant material.
Benefits of CarbonX PP+CF :
- Excellent resistance against a huge variety of chemicals
- Low density and weight
- Easier to print than most flexible materials and suitable for use with practically any 3D printer
- Typically does not absorb moisture, no drying required!
- High strength and stiffness
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Print Recommendations
![365-390°C](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Extruder__Temp.jpg?v=1718023038&width=100)
Extruder Temp
220-250C
![140-160°C](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Bed_Temp.jpg?v=1718023060&width=100)
Bed Temp
23-60C
![Recommended](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Heated_Chamber.jpg?v=1718023095&width=100)
Heated Chamber
Not Required
![0.4mm diameter minimum](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Nozzle_Specs.jpg?v=1718023127&width=100)
Nozzle Specs
Hardened Steel with .4mm diameter minimum
![0.10mm or higher](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Layer_Height.jpg?v=1718022948&width=100)
Layer Height
0.25mm or higher
![65°C for 4 hours](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rec_Drying_Specs.jpg?v=1718022745&width=100)
Drying Specs
65C for 4 hours
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Nozzle-Abrasion.png?v=1718882569&width=227)
Abrasive Material
This material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find standard brass nozzles are chewed through very quickly compared to standard wear and tear. When worn through, the nozzle diameter will widen inconsistently and the printer will experience extrusion issues.
Because of this, it's strongly recommended this material be printed through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal. Hardened steel nozzles can often be inexpensive and easily installed depending on your printer manufacturer's instructions.
Material DETAILS
Glass Fiber Reinforced Filament
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle111.png?v=1718882852&width=310)
What Is It?
DescriptionFibers made of glass reinforced into the polymer during manufacturing and aligned along the axis of filament.
This, along with their physical makeup, give this material enormous strength and mechanical properties.
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle222.png?v=1718883012&width=310)
What Does It Do?
Glass fiber reinforcement gives material a lot of desirable properties:
High strength
High stiffness
High chemical resistance
Low thermal expansion
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle333.png?v=1718883155&width=310)
How Does It Work?
Reinforcing plastic with glass fibers produces a 3D printing filament which exhibits the best properties of both fiberglass and the plastic of choice.
![](http://www.3dxtech.com/cdn/shop/files/Rectangle444.png?v=1718883273&width=310)
What Is It Good For?
Ideal for any applications which require strength and rigidity.
For these reasons, glass fiber reinforced filament is very popular in automotive, mechanical, civil engineering, and research industries.
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