3DXTECH CarbonX Carbon Fiber PEEK 3D Printing Filament - 1.75mm, 250G Spool | High-Temperature & High-Strength Material for Aerospace, Automotive & Industrial 3D Printing Applications

Recommended Print Conditions Extruder Temp: 380-410°C Bed Temp: 130-150°C Heated Chamber: Recommended Nozzle Specs: Hardened Steel Nozzle 0.4mm minimum diameter Other Recommendations Bed Adhesion: Ultem PEI sheet or tape Layer Height: 0.25mm and greater Drying Instructions: 120°C for 4 hours Supports: Requires high-temperature support Proven Performance PEEK, considered one of the highest-performing thermoplastics ever invented, mixed 10% with high-modulus chopped carbon fiber. Exceptionally strong mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties make this one of the most premiere materials among the most demanding applications. The additional stiffness and light-weight nature of the carbon fiber reinforcement make this very popular in automotive, aerospace, defense, semi-conductor, and oil/gas industries. Material Properties High stiffness and rigidityChemical resistance to many chemicals found in the oil/gas, automotive, aerospace, industrial, semi-conductor, and chemical processing industriesInherent flame resistance (UL94 V-0)Hydrolysis resistance in boiling water and super-heated steamNear zero moisture absorption 154-260°C CUT The Continuous Use Temp (CUT) is the highest temperature at which this product can be used over long periods of time without any significant changes in material properties. 143°C Tg At the Glass Transition Temp (Tg), the amorphous regions of a material begin to change from rigid to a more flexible state. 343°C Melt Temp The Melt Temp is the temperature at which a substance begins its changes from a solid state into a liquid. The exact melting point depends on pressure and is usually measured at the specified 1 atmosphere or 100 kPa. Material Properties 154-260°C CUT 143°C Tg 343°C Melt Temp Carbon Fiber Reinforced Filament What Is It? Fibers 5-10 micrometers wide made of carbon. The fibers are aligned following the axis of the material. This, along with their physical makeup, are what give this material its excellent properties. What Does It Do? Carbon Fibers demonstrate a lot of desirable material properties: high stiffnesshigh tensile strengthhigh heat tolerancehigh chemical resistancelow weightlow thermal expansion How Does It Work? Reinforcing plastic with carbon fibers produces a 3D printing filament which exhibits the best properties of both the carbon fibers and the plastic of choice. What Is It Good For? Ideal for any applications which require light weight and rigidity. For these reasons, carbon fiber reinforced filament is very popular in aerospace, civil engineering, the military, and motorsports. 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.