Overview
PA12-CF pairs nylon 12's high toughness with carbon fiber reinforcement, yielding a light (0.96 g/cm³) yet strong material with a 120°C HDT and a matte fiber surface.
It suits high-load functional parts across automotive, aerospace and industrial applications, especially where wear resistance matters.
Key Properties
Typical datasheet values; printed parts are anisotropic and XY-direction values are shown unless noted.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.96 g/cm³ |
| Tensile strength | 41 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 10 % |
| Flexural strength | 51 MPa |
| Izod impact | 29 kJ/m² |
| HDT @ 0.45 MPa | 120 °C |
| Melting point | 181 °C |
Typical Applications
- Machine components
- Wear-resistant parts
- Automotive and aerospace functional parts
Printing & Handling Notes
Print at 225–250°C nozzle, 80–100°C bed, 60–80°C chamber. Z-direction impact strength is very low — avoid layer-normal impact loads.
