PLA-CF

Premium Carbon Fiber Reinforcement PolyLite™ PLA-CF is a high-performance PLA filament infused with 8% chopped carbon fiber by weight. This advanced formulation delivers exceptional rigidity and strength, making it ideal for demanding engineering projects and functional prototypes.

Outstanding Surface Finish and Dimensional Accuracy Thanks to the carbon fiber content, prints exhibit a beautiful matte black finish with virtually invisible layer lines. The filament’s low shrinkage ensures excellent dimensional stability, resulting in parts that are both precise and visually impressive.

Easy Printing with Professional Results PolyLite™ PLA-CF can be printed using standard PLA settings, making it accessible for a wide range of users. For best results and to prevent nozzle wear due to abrasiveness, a hardened nozzle is strongly recommended.

Ideal for Advanced Applications Choose PolyLite™ PLA-CF when your project demands high rigidity, ease of printing, and a professional appearance - perfect for both advanced hobbyists and professional engineers.

Parameter
Nozzle temperature	190 – 230 (℃)
Build surface treatment	PC and Texture PEI (Glue when needed)
Build plate temperature	25 - 60 (˚C)
Cooling fan	ON
Printing speed	50 - 300 (mm/s)
Retraction distance	1 - 3 (mm)
Retraction speed	20 - 40 (mm/s)
Closure Chamber	No Needed
Recommended support material	PolySupport™ and PolyDissolve™ S1
Drying setting	55˚C for 6h

Print Tips

This material can print on any printer but does require a hardened nozzle due to being abrasive.

• Use a hardened steel nozzle.

• Print slower than standard PLA. Recommended top Max Volumetric Speed of 15mm^3/s.

• When printing at 15mm^3/s - increase printing temperature to 220-230˚C.

• Keep fan speed on at full blast for best surface quality. Reduce if noticing any layer adhesion issues.

• Do not use in an AMS due to the abrasiveness.

FAQ

How much carbon fiber does PolyLite™ PLA-CF contain?

PolyLite™ PLA-CF contains 8% carbon fiber by weight.

Will the spools work in an AMS?

Yes! We have redesigned the edges of our spools so all Polymaker products will now spin great in the AMS.

That said - you will need to be careful when using any abrasive materials in the AMS.

Is this material food safe?

Unfortunately we do not have any data whether this material is food safe. As of now, no 3D printing material on the market is FDA food safe compliant. This is because in order to be certified as food safe, the actual object needs to be certified and not the base material. The shape, bed used, environment the object was made, and much more goes into getting a food safety certificate. As of now there is no real certification that the FDA offers for 3D printing.

Do you sell refills?

We are sorry but we do not sell refills at this time

Is this material recyclable?

Unfortunately there is no great answer for recycling PLA at this time. Our cardboard spools are biodegradable but there is no great way to recycle PLA at this time.

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