Carbon-fiber-filled filament for heat-resistant parts
Part of the heat-resistant filament guide. Carbon-fiber-filled engineering filaments (ABS-CF, ASA-CF, PC-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF, PPA-CF, PPS-CF) add stiffness and often raise heat-deflection values compared with the unfilled base material. They are abrasive: Bambu requires a hardened steel nozzle for CF/GF materials and recommends an enclosed printer for them. PLA-CF and PETG-CF are not included here because they are not high-heat materials. Nothing here was printed or measured by this site; every value links to its source.
What Bambu says about printing it
| Category | In Bambu's table? | Bambu Lab A1 mini | Bambu Lab A1 | Bambu Lab P1S | Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (X1C) | AMS | AMS lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-CF | No (derived, see note) | Not rated (Bambu recommends an enclosed printer) | Not rated (Bambu recommends an enclosed printer) | Recommended (Bambu printer-requirements table) | Recommended (Bambu printer-requirements table) | Not rated by Bambu | Not rated by Bambu |
| ASA-CF/GF | No (derived, see note) | Not rated (Bambu recommends an enclosed printer) | Not rated (Bambu recommends an enclosed printer) | Recommended (Bambu printer-requirements table) | Recommended (Bambu printer-requirements table) | Not rated by Bambu | Not rated by Bambu |
| PC-CF/GF | No (derived, see note) | Not rated (Bambu recommends an enclosed printer) | Not rated (Bambu recommends an enclosed printer) | Recommended (Bambu printer-requirements table) | Recommended (Bambu printer-requirements table) | Not rated by Bambu | Not rated by Bambu |
| PA-CF/GF | Yes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Only Bambu's own product listed | Only Bambu's own product listed |
| PET-CF/GF | Yes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Compatible | Not Compatible |
| PPA-CF/GF | Yes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Not Compatible | Not Compatible |
| PPS-CF/GF | Yes | Not Recommended | Not Recommended | Not listed for P1S/X1C | Not listed for P1S/X1C | Not Compatible | Not Compatible |
- ABS-CF: Not a row in Bambu's compatibility table. Bambu's printer-requirements table groups ABS, ASA, PC, PA "and their CF/GF reinforced materials" under enclosed printers, and its nozzle guidance requires a hardened steel nozzle for CF/GF materials. (source)
- ASA-CF/GF: Not a row in Bambu's compatibility table. Bambu's printer-requirements table groups ABS, ASA, PC, PA "and their CF/GF reinforced materials" under enclosed printers, and its nozzle guidance requires a hardened steel nozzle for CF/GF materials. (source)
- PC-CF/GF: Not a row in Bambu's compatibility table. Bambu's printer-requirements table groups ABS, ASA, PC, PA "and their CF/GF reinforced materials" under enclosed printers, and its nozzle guidance requires a hardened steel nozzle for CF/GF materials. Bambu names PC-CF in that group. (source)
- Bambu lists PPS-CF/GF only for H2 Series and X1E printers. (source)
| Material group | Hardened steel nozzle | Nozzle temp (°C) | Bed temp (°C) | Drying before use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASA-CF | Required (CF/GF rule) | — | — | — |
| PET-CF/GF | Required | 260–300 | 80–120 (plate-dependent) | Required: 80 °C for 8–12 h (oven) |
| PPA-CF/GF | Required | 285–320 | 100–120 | — |
| PPS-CF/GF | Required | 310–340 | 100–120 | — |
- ASA-CF: No ASA-CF row in Bambu's compatibility table; Bambu's printer table groups ASA "and their CF/GF reinforced materials" under enclosed printers, and its nozzle guidance requires hardened steel for CF/GF materials. Bambu recommends glue stick for ASA-CF. (source)
Heat-resistance values from manufacturer datasheets
Sorted by HDT at 0.45 MPa. A dash means the datasheet does not give that value (or gives it without a stated load), so it is left blank rather than estimated. HDT is a lab comparison value measured on test bars under a fixed load, not a rated service temperature, and depends on test method, print orientation and annealing. Retrieved .
| Brand | Product | HDT 0.45 MPa (°C) | HDT 1.8 MPa (°C) | Tg (°C) | Vicat (°C) | HDT method | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab | PPS-CF | 264 | 235 | 100 | 268 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens were not annealed before testing. | TDS |
| Bambu Lab | PPA-CF | 227 | 196 | 85 | 232 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens were not annealed before testing. | TDS |
| Polymaker | Fiberon PA6-CF20 | 215 | 173 | 74.2 | 219.2 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens annealed at 100 °C for 16 h. | TDS |
| Bambu Lab | PET-CF | 205 | 182 | 75 | 226 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens annealed and dried at 80 °C for 12 h before testing. | TDS |
| Sunlu | PA6-CF | 203 | — | 65 | — | ISO 75 (X-Y) | — | TDS |
| Bambu Lab | PAHT-CF | 194 | 170 | 70 | 220 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens annealed and dried at 80 °C for 12 h before testing. | TDS |
| Prusament | PA11 Carbon Fiber | 192 | 152 | — | — | ISO 75 | TDS v1.0 (29-06-2022); annealing not stated. TDS states a hardened nozzle is necessary. No Tg listed. | TDS |
| eSun | ePAHT-CF | 190 | — | — | — | GB/T 1634 | TDS also lists continuous service temperature 150 °C (UL 746B) and short-term max use temperature 180 °C. | TDS |
| Bambu Lab | PA6-CF | 186 | 164 | 68 | 212 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens annealed and dried at 80 °C for 12 h before testing. | TDS |
| Sunlu | PA12-CF | 175 | — | 99 | — | ISO 75 (X-Y) | — | TDS |
| Polymaker | Fiberon PET-CF17 | 147.5 | 105 | 79.3 | 238.4 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens annealed at 120 °C for 10 h. | TDS |
| Extrudr | DuraPro CF PA12 | 139 | 58 | — | 145 | ISO 75-2/B (0.45) and 75-2/A (1.8), unannealed | TDS: unannealed. | TDS |
| Polymaker | Fiberon PA12-CF10 | 131 | 105 | 55 | 170.2 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens annealed at 100 °C for 16 h. | TDS |
| Bambu Lab | ASA-CF | 110 | 102 | — | 108 | ISO 75 | TDS: specimens annealed and dried at 80 °C for 12 h before testing. TDS lists Tg as "/". | TDS |
Carbon-fiber-filled products in the database
Products with enough sourced data for a page, datasheet heat values first. Enclosure and nozzle columns come from the product's Bambu category plus the database's abrasive and fibre tags; open a product page for the basis of each.
| Product | Brand | Category | Enclosure | Hardened nozzle | HDT 0.45 MPa (°C) | Nozzle °C (min–max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab ASA-CF | Bambu Lab | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 110 | 250–280 |
| Bambu Lab PA6-CF | Bambu Lab | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 186 | 260–290 |
| Bambu Lab PAHT-CF | Bambu Lab | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 194 | 260–290 |
| Bambu Lab PET-CF | Bambu Lab | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 205 | 260–290 |
| Bambu Lab PPA-CF | Bambu Lab | PPA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 227 | 280–310 |
| Bambu Lab PPS-CF | Bambu Lab | PPS-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 264 | 310–340 |
| extrudr DuraPro CF PA12 | extrudr | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 139 | 240–270 |
| SUNLU PA12-CF | SUNLU | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 175 | 260–280 |
| SUNLU PA6-CF | SUNLU | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | 203 | 270–290 |
| 3DXTech ABS CF | 3DXTech | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| 3DXTech ASA CF | 3DXTech | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| 3DXTech Carbonx CF PC | 3DXTech | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| 3DXTech PA12 CF | 3DXTech | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| 3DXTech PA6 CF | 3DXTech | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| 3DXTech PEEK CF | 3DXTech | Not in Bambu's table | Not stated | Required | — | 360–420 |
| 3DXTech PEI CF | 3DXTech | Not in Bambu's table | Not stated | Required | — | 340–380 |
| 3DXTech PEKK CF | 3DXTech | Not in Bambu's table | Not stated | Required | — | 350–400 |
| Add-North PC CF | Add-North | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| Ambrosia ASA-CF | Ambrosia | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–280 |
| Ambrosia PC-CF | Ambrosia | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| Atomic Filament ABS CF | Atomic Filament | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| Atomic Filament ASA CF | Atomic Filament | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| Bambu Lab Matte ASA CF | Bambu Lab | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| Bambu Lab PA12 CF | Bambu Lab | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| Creality Hyper PA6-CF | Creality | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 280–300 |
| ELEGOO PAHT-CF | ELEGOO | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–290 |
| ELEGOO PET-CF | ELEGOO | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–290 |
| Eryone ABS-CF | Eryone | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–280 |
| Eryone ASA-CF | Eryone | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–280 |
| Eryone PA12-CF | Eryone | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–290 |
| Eryone PA6-CF | Eryone | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–290 |
| eSUN 3D ABS+CF | eSUN 3D | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| Fiberlogy PA12 CF | Fiberlogy | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| Fiberon ASA-CF 08 | Fiberon | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–270 |
| FiberThree F3 CF 150 | FiberThree | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| FiberThree F3 PA CF | FiberThree | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| FiberThree F3 PA CF Lite | FiberThree | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| FilamentPM ASA CF | FilamentPM | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| FilamentPM PA12 CF | FilamentPM | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| FilamentPM PA6 CF | FilamentPM | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| FormFutura ASA ApolloX CF10 | FormFutura | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–265 |
| FormFutura Kratos PC CF10 | FormFutura | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 270–310 |
| FormFutura LUVOCOM 3F PAHT CF 9742 | FormFutura | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–290 |
| FormFutura LUVOCOM 3F PAHT CF 9891 | FormFutura | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–270 |
| FormFutura LUVOCOM 3F PEEK CF 9676 | FormFutura | Not in Bambu's table | Not stated | Required | — | 400–450 |
| FormFutura PA6 CF | FormFutura | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| FormFutura PC CF | FormFutura | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| FormFutura STYX PA6-CF15 | FormFutura | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 255–295 |
| Gizmo Dorks ABS CF | Gizmo Dorks | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| IEMAI CF-ABS | IEMAI | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 220–260 |
| IEMAI CF-ASA | IEMAI | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–280 |
| IEMAI CF-PA12 | IEMAI | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| IEMAI CF-PA6 | IEMAI | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| IEMAI CF-PC | IEMAI | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–280 |
| IEMAI CF-PPS | IEMAI | PPS-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 300–340 |
| Inslogic PA12-CF | Inslogic | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–280 |
| Inslogic PA6-CF | Inslogic | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–290 |
| LDO ASA-CF | LDO | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| MatterHackers PA12 CF | MatterHackers | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| Nobufil X CF CF ASA | Nobufil | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| Paramount 3D ABS CF | Paramount 3D | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| Paramount 3D PA6 CF | Paramount 3D | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| Polymaker PA12 CF | Polymaker | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| Polymaker PA6 CF | Polymaker | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| Polymaker PET CF | Polymaker | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 220–250 |
| PrimaCreator Primaselect PA12 CF | PrimaCreator | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| PrimaCreator Primaselect PA6 CF | PrimaCreator | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| PrimaCreator Primaselect PC CF | PrimaCreator | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 270–300 |
| PrimaCreator Primaselect PEEK CF | PrimaCreator | Not in Bambu's table | Not stated | Required | — | 360–420 |
| Print With Smile PA12 CF | Print With Smile | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| PrintedSolid ABS CF | PrintedSolid | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| Prusament PA11-CF | Prusament | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 275–295 |
| Prusament PC-CF | Prusament | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 275–295 |
| Push Plastic CF ABS | Push Plastic | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 230–260 |
| Push Plastic PC CF | Push Plastic | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| QIDI Tech PA12-CF | QIDI Tech | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 280–300 |
| QIDI Tech PAHT-CF | QIDI Tech | PPA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 300–320 |
| QIDI Tech PET-CF | QIDI Tech | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 280–320 |
| QIDI Tech PPS-CF | QIDI Tech | PPS-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 310–350 |
| QIDI Tech UltraPA-CF25 | QIDI Tech | PPA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 300–340 |
| ROSA3D Filaments ASA CF | ROSA3D Filaments | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| ROSA3D Filaments Matte PC CF | ROSA3D Filaments | PC-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–300 |
| ROSA3D Filaments PA12 CF | ROSA3D Filaments | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| SainSmart ASA CF | SainSmart | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| SainSmart PA12 CF | SainSmart | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| SainSmart PA6 CF | SainSmart | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| Siraya Tech Fibreheart ABS-CF Core | Siraya Tech | ABS-CF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–280 |
| Siraya Tech Fibreheart PET-CF | Siraya Tech | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 280–320 |
| Siraya Tech Fibreheart PPA-CF | Siraya Tech | PPA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 280–320 |
| Siraya Tech Fibreheart PPA-CF Core | Siraya Tech | PPA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 280–320 |
| Spectrum ASA CF | Spectrum | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| Spectrum ASA-X CF10 | Spectrum | ASA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 235–260 |
| Spectrum PA12 CF15 | Spectrum | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 255–290 |
| Spectrum PA6 CF15 | Spectrum | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 260–290 |
| Spectrum PA6 Low Warp CF15S | Spectrum | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–280 |
| Spectrum PET CF15 | Spectrum | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 245–270 |
| Tectonic 3D PA11 CF | Tectonic 3D | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| Tectonic 3D PA6 CF | Tectonic 3D | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
| Tectonic 3D PEEK CF | Tectonic 3D | Not in Bambu's table | Not stated | Required | — | 360–420 |
| Tectonic 3D PET CF | Tectonic 3D | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 220–250 |
| Tectonic 3D Zephyr CF MC CF PA11 | Tectonic 3D | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 240–270 |
| TINMORRY Matte PET CF | TINMORRY | PET-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 220–250 |
| TINMORRY PA6 CF | TINMORRY | PA-CF/GF | Enclosure recommended | Required | — | 250–290 |
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- All PA6 filaments (full spec tables)
- All PA12 filaments (full spec tables)
- All PET filaments (full spec tables)
- All PPA filaments (full spec tables)
- All PPS filaments (full spec tables)
- ABS filament for heat-resistant parts
- ASA filament for heat-resistant and outdoor parts
- Polycarbonate (PC) filament for heat-resistant parts
- Nylon (PA6, PA12) filament for heat-resistant parts
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