Carbon Fiber PPA

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Wear resistantChemical resistantHeat resistantStrong

Carbon fiber reinforced PPA (Polyphthalamide) is a high-performance thermoplastic designed for demanding 3D printing applications. By integrating carbon fibers, the material achieves significantly enhanced stiffness, dimensional stability, and mechanical strength while maintaining the inherent chemical and heat resistance of PPA. It performs well in continuous service temperatures up to 200–220 °C and resists exposure to fuels, oils, and industrial chemicals. This combination makes it ideal for automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, and electrical components, particularly for structural, load-bearing, and high-temperature functional parts. Carbon fiber reinforcement also reduces warping and improves surface flatness, making printed parts more reliable and precise for functional applications.

Print with Carbon Fiber PPA

Mechanical Properties

Tensile strength108–168 MPa

Tensile modulus7100–11800 MPa

Elongation3.2–5 %

Flexural strength210–221 MPa

Flexural modulus6500–9860 MPa

Density1.25 g/cm³

Thermal

Heat deflection at 66 PSI196–227 °C

Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

500 × 550 × 500 mm

Default layer height0.2 mm

Default infill20%

Min embossing0.4 mm

Min engraving0.4 mm

Accuracy± 0.3 mm

Warping riskOver_140_mm

Interlocking partsSupported

Available finishes

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

Standard

1 color

As-printed CF-PPA parts have a matte, dark gray to black surface with a slightly textured finish. The material combines high stiffness, chemical resistance, and heat stability, making it suitable for functional, high-performance components.

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