SainSmart 1.75mm Black ePA-CF Carbon Fiber Filled Nylon Filament 1KG (2.2lbs) Spool for 3D Printer

Product Details

• [Incredible Strong] We use a new formula to improve its rigidity and print performance: 80% nylon coupled with 20% carbon fiber, which is ready to take on your next project. With no less than 20% Nylon based carbon fiber SainSmart CF20 is Easy to print, with great surface finish and strength to take on some of your most demanding jobs.
• [Lower Shrink Rate] It features with lower shrink rate, higher strength, and rigidity, less warpage and more resistant to wear and tear compared to the traditional nylon filament.
• [Smooth Printing] Produce high-quality parts that are easy to process and look great; all while delivering functionality, stiffness, dimensional stability and heat resistance in an easy to print material.
• [Application] It is suitable for those looking to make both strong and flexible industrial parts, prosthetic, medical equipment, and complex costumes, etc. Optimal print temperatures of 260 - 290°C(500-554°F) with a build surface temperature of 45-80°C make it a great choice for professional and home 3D printers.
• [Tips] Carbon Fiber is abrasive and in general, these fibers will rapidly accelerate the nozzle-wear of brass nozzles. It is highly recommended that you use nozzles made from Stainless steel or other hardened alloys. For better layer adhesion and strength, a constant ambient temperature is needed, we recommended you to print in a enclosure or with an enclosed printer to get the best result.

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Printing SainSmart Nylon-CF

SainSmart Nylon-CF in Black is Nylon filled with chopped carbon fiber, and this listing is a 1kg spool. The fibers make parts stiffer and more dimensionally stable than plain Nylon, but they are abrasive, so a hardened nozzle is mandatory (see nozzle compatibility below). The ranges below are for Nylon-CF, which usually prints a little hotter than plain Nylon. Nylon-CF is best suited to strong, stiff engineering parts that must also tolerate heat. Brands and even individual spools vary, so treat these as starting points and run a quick temperature tower to lock in the sweet spot for your printer.

Ranges checked against Bambu Lab, Polymaker and Prusament data. Heat resistance is the heat deflection temperature (HDT). Read our carbon fiber filament guide for bed adhesion, drying, troubleshooting, and material-specific tips.

Nozzle Compatibility

Carbon fiber is abrasive and wears brass (and stainless) nozzles out of round, sometimes within a single spool. Use hardened steel or another wear resistant nozzle such as ruby or tungsten carbide. With hardened steel, start about 5 to 10°C hotter than you would with brass.

Based on Bambu Lab and Prusa guidance. More in our carbon fiber filament guide and nozzle types guide.