PLA-CF
PolyLite™ PLA-CF is a carbon fiber reinforced PLA.
Nozzle temperature
190 – 230 (℃)
Build surface treatment
PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature
25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan
ON
Printing speed
50 - 300 (mm/s)
Retraction distance
1 - 3 (mm)
Retraction speed
20 - 40 (mm/s)
Closure Chamber
No Needed
Recommended support material
PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
Drying setting
55˚C for 6h
Print Tips
This material can print on any printer but does require a hardened nozzle due to being abrasive.
Use a hardened steel nozzle.
Print slower than standard PLA. Recommended top Max Volumetric Speed of 15mm^3/s.
When printing at 15mm^3/s - increase printing temperature to 220-230˚C.
Keep fan speed on at full blast for best surface quality. Reduce if noticing any layer adhesion issues.
Do not use in an AMS due to the abrasiveness.
FAQ
How much carbon fiber does PolyLite™ PLA-CF contain?
PolyLite™ PLA-CF contains 8% carbon fiber by weight.
Will the spools work in an AMS?
Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.
That said - you will need to be careful when using any abrasive materials in the AMS.
Is this material food safe?
Unfortunately we do not have any data whether this material is food safe. As of now, no 3D printing material on the market is FDA food safe compliant. This is because in order to be certified as food safe, the actual object needs to be certified and not the base material. The shape, bed used, environment the object was made, and much more goes into getting a food safety certificate. As of now there is no real certification that the FDA offers for 3D printing.
Do you sell refills?
We are sorry but we do not sell refills at this time
Is this material recyclable?
Unfortunately there is no great answer for recycling PLA at this time. Our cardboard spools are biodegradable but there is no great way to recycle PLA at this time.
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