3DXTECH Filaments
Open Source 3D printing filament for all desktop printers. Try Carbon Fiber, ESD-Safe, and Glass Fiber materials manufactured in the United States by 3DXTECH.
3DXTECH Filaments$225.00 – $395.00
CarbonX™ CF PEKK-C Ultra Polymer is made using Arkema Kepstan® PEKK-C [70/30 copolymer] and 10% Toray® Aerospace-Grade T800 Chopped Carbon Fiber. This compound was originally formulated for our aerospace clients and is now available for all of our customers. Toray T800 Aerospace-grade Carbon Fiber offers excellent strength and stiffness with uncompromising thermal, mechanical, and chemical resistance.
CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber PEKK-C (PolyEtherKetoneKetone) is one of the highest-performance polymers in world. Aerospace-grade performance made possible by using Kepstan® PEKK and Toray® Aerospace-Grade T800 24K Chopped Carbon Fiber. This compound was created for extreme applications where exceptional thermal, mechanical, and chemical resistance properties are required.
A leading material in the PAEK family, PEKK has exceptionally good mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties. It is also not only substantially easier to print than PEEK, it’s one of the easiest ultra-polymers to 3D print period.
CarbonX™ PEKK products have a lower rate and degree of crystallinity than PEEK, which aids in their ease of printing. However, once printed and annealed, CF PEKK-C parts exhibit superior performance vs. both PEKK-A and PEEK. Easier to print and superior performance!
Print industrial-grade parts using our CF PEKK-C [Aerospace] Nylon and more with the new Gearbox™ HT2 High-Temp 3D Printer.
Extruder Temp
360-390°C
Bed Temp
120-140°C
Heated Chamber
Recommended
Up to 130°C if possible
Nozzle Specs
0.4mm diameter minimum
Hardened Steel Nozzle
Bed Adhesion
Nano Polymer Adhesive
Layer Height
0.25mm or higher
Drying Specs
120°C for 4 hours
Supports
Break-Away Support
1.75mm and 2.85mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter
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:
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.
Carbon fiber reinforced parts, designed to use less material and save weight, is extremely popular in aerospace, civil engineering, the military, and motorsports.
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.
Kepstan® is a registered trademark of Arkema
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