CarbonX™ High Temp CF Nylon is an advanced, semi-aromatic polyphthalamide (PPA) reinforced with high-modulus carbon fiber. This polymer is widely used for metal replacement applications that must resist high mechanical loads at elevated temperatures and aggressive chemical environments. HTN has traditionally been a go-to material for demanding applications in automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, electrical, electronics, and industrial markets.
Benefits of HTN+CF High Temp CF Nylon Include:
- High thermal properties, with a Tg of 125°C, HDT of 240°C, and Tm of 265°C
- Excellent strength and stiffness over a wide temperature range, up to 240°C, higher than ULTEM™ PEI
- Very low moisture absorption yielding improved retention of mechanical properties even when exposed to humid environments
- Outstanding chemical resistance to alcohols, acids, automotive and jet fuels, oils, lubricants, brake and transmission fluids, antifreeze, and Zn/Ca Chlorides
Recommended Print Settings:
- Extruder: 285-315°C
- Bed Temp: 110-120°C
- Nozzle: We currently recommend a Harden steel nozzle with a minimum diameter of 0.4mm
- Other: Ideal layer height is 60% of nozzle diameter. We do not recommend printing layers smaller than 0.2mm with carbon fiber reinforced filaments
- Bed Prep: Magigoo bed prep
- Heated Chamber: Recommended
- Supports: AquaTek™ water soluble X1 USM support is designed to work with complex model geometries
- Drying Instructions: 90°C for 4 hours