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Carbon Fiber FDM Nylon

Carbon Fiber FDM Nylon

Composites
Wear resistantFunctionalImpact resistantChemical resistant

Carbon fiber nylon blends standard nylon (polyamide) with chopped carbon fiber, substantially increasing stiffness and tensile strength while raising heat resistance well above standard nylon – often into the 150-170 °C range compared to roughly 120 °C for unreinforced nylon. This comes at a real cost to toughness: Standard nylon is known for high impact resistance and the ability to bend significantly before failing, while carbon fiber nylon is notably more brittle and prone to cracking under impact, even though it's stiffer under normal loading. Like other nylons, it gradually absorbs moisture from the air, which can shift its mechanical properties somewhat over time in humid environments. It also resists many oils, alcohols, and bases. Carbon fiber nylon is a good choice for drone frames, dimensional jigs, and stiff structural brackets where rigidity and heat resistance matter more than impact resistance.

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Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength66–110 MPa
Tensile modulus6000–8100 MPa
Elongation3–10 %
Flexural strength127–140 MPa
Flexural modulus4300–6500 MPa
Density1.52 g/cm³
Thermal
Heat deflection at 66 PSI150–190 °C
Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

800 × 800 × 850 mm

Min wall thickness1 mm
Min detail size0.8 mm
Default layer height0.25 mm
Default infill20%
Min embossing0.8 mm
Min engraving0.8 mm
Accuracy± 0.4 mm
Warping riskLow
Interlocking partsSupported

Available finishes

Each finish can be combined with the available colors at checkout.

Standard

Standard

3 colors

The standard (as-printed) finish on FDM parts shows the natural texture of layer-by-layer printing. The visibility of the layer lines depends on part geometry and orientation, plus light marks where support material was removed.

Sanded

Sanded

3 colors

The sanded finish on FDM parts reduces the visibility of layer lines compared to the standard finish, though some surface texture generally remains. How much smoothness is achieved can vary depending on the material.

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