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
CarbonX™ TPI+CF is made using Sabic’s EXTEM™ Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) and 10% Toray T-800 Aerospace-grade carbon fiber. This ultra-polymer has exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties and is an excellent alterative to higher cost materials such as PEEK and PEKK.
CarbonX™ TPI+CF is made using Sabic’s Extem™ Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) resin plus 10% Toray T-800 chopped carbon fiber. This resin has been formulated specifically for FFF/FDM additive manufacturing. CarbonX™ TPI+CF boasts exceptional thermal properties with a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 247°C and an HDT of 240°C. This material has exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties and is suitable for the most demanding applications in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, and industrial markets.
What is TPI? One way to think about our CarbonX™ TPI+CF is to consider it a higher-heat version of the venerable Ultem™ 1010 PEI (Polyether Imide). Both TPI and PEI are amorphous thermoplastic polyimides and offer excellent high-heat resistance. But only CarbonX™ TPI+CF offers superior thermal and mechanical properties – up to 50% higher than Ultem™ 1010 in some instances! CarbonX™ TPI+CF must be considered a top contender when you need the best performance. Our Gearbox™ HT2 printer [HERE] is the ideal platform for printing ThermaX™ TPI and other ultra-polymers.
Print industrial-grade parts using our CarbonX™ TPI+CF and more with the new Gearbox™ HT2 High-Temp 3D Printer.
Extruder Temp
435-460°C
Bed Temp
180-220°C
Heated Chamber
Required
Nozzle Specs
0.4mm diameter minimum
Hardened Steel Nozzle
Bed Adhesion
Nano Polymer Adhesive
Layer Height
No special concerns
Drying Specs
150°C for 4+ hours
Supports
High Temp Support
1.75mm +/- 0.05mm in diameter
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.
ULTEM™ and EXTEM™ are registered trademarks of Sabic Innovative Plastics.3DXTECH manufactures this filament using EXTEM™ TPI resin. Extem AMHH811F
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