Bambu PLA-CF Filament - Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Material Characteristics
- Carbon fiber surface texture with reduced layer visibility
- Enhanced mechanical performance
- Dimensional stability optimization
- Includes basic reusable spool
- Diameter: 1.75mm ±0.03mm tolerance
Operating Constraints
- Incompatible: 0.2mm nozzle
- Not recommended: Stainless steel nozzles (all sizes)
- Pre-drying required for maximum quality
- Compatible: AMS, AMS lite systems
Material Overview
PLA-CF delivers exceptional mechanical characteristics while retaining standard PLA processing simplicity with minimal extrusion blockage risk. Enhanced rigidity and strength properties make material appropriate for load-bearing component fabrication. Among superior layer line concealment solutions, produces impressive prints with ultra-smooth surface finish.
Structural Rigidity for Bending Resistance
With 3950 MPa stiffness rating, PLA-CF exceeds decorative application requirements. Elevated strength and rigidity characteristics make material optimal for functional and load-bearing components requiring bending resistance.
For optimal performance, orient model geometry according to load-bearing direction, avoiding force application perpendicular to layer orientation. XY axis orientation provides superior strength for load-bearing applications.
Dimensional Accuracy for Assembly Components
Low thermal contraction and exceptional warp resistance ensures PLA-CF maintains geometric precision conforming to design specifications. Whether scaling component dimensions or fabricating assembly parts, material delivers consistent accuracy - measured dimensions match physical output.
Premium Solution for Surface Quality
Frustrated with visible layer stratification? PLA-CF provides solution. Carbon fiber integration effectively masks layer lines, generating smooth, refined surface finish. Depending on model geometry, PLA-CF authentically replicates textures including fabric, matte surfaces, or clay characteristics.
RFID Integration
Processing parameters embedded in RFID tags enable automatic configuration via AMS (Automatic Material System). Load-and-execute workflow eliminates manual parameter setup.
Hardware Compatibility
Compatible Equipment:
- Material systems: All AMS series
- Build surfaces: Cool Plate SuperTack, Smooth PEI, Textured PEI, 3D Effect plates
- Hotends: Hardened Steel nozzles (0.4/0.6/0.8mm)
Incompatible Equipment:
- Stainless Steel nozzles (all sizes)
Processing Guidelines
Pre-Print Drying: Moisture removal essential for optimal quality and uniform finish.
- Blast oven: 50°C, 8 hours
- AMS 2 Pro/AMS HT: 55°C, 8 hours
- X1 heatbed: 60-70°C, 12 hours
- Maintain low-humidity storage post-use
- Reference: Filament drying documentation
Refill Application: Refill material requires compatible spool. Reference: Bambu Reusable Spool installation guide documentation.
Additional Products
Bambu Reusable Spool (33% discount): $7.99 USD (regular $11.99) - Low temp ≤70°C
Shipping Information
- Free shipping: orders >$89 (excludes printers, AMS units, smoke purifiers)
- Free shipping remote areas: orders >$199 (Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa - same exclusions)
- Complete terms: Shipping Policy documentation
