Bambu PLA-CF is carbon fiber reinforced PLA with improved stiffness and strength. PLA-CF is easy to print and beginner-friendly like regular PLA. It is AMS compatible with low clogging risk at high-speed printing. The prints are in matte finish with almost invisible layer lines, which make it suitable for printing general engineering parts or models requiring a better appearance, like bike frames, brackets and toys.
The addition of carbon fiber gives prints a unique matte finish and effectively hides layer lines, providing a smooth, premium look.
Bambu PLA-CF could be paired with any PLA series filament to make your prints more colorful and achieve various texture requirements.
Bambu PLA-CF exceeds the mechanical properties of PLA Matte in XY Bending Strength, Z Bending Strength, XY Bending Modulus, Z Bending Modulus, XY Impact Strength, and Z Impact Strength by between 20% and 115%, making it more suitable for printing models with higher strength requirements.
| PLA Matte | PLA-CF | Improved % | |
| Tensile Strength - XY/MPa | 32 | 38 | 19% |
| Tensile Strength - Z/MPa | 25 | 26 | 4% |
| Bending Strength - XY/MPa | 53 | 89 | 68% |
| Bending Strength - Z/MPa | 32 | 49 | 53% |
| Bending Modulus - XY/MPa | 2360 | 3950 | 67% |
| Bending Modulus - Z/MPa | 2040 | 2260 | 10% |
| Impact Strength - XY/(kJ/m²) | 19.2 | 23.2 | 20% |
| Impact Strength - Z/(kJ/m²) | 6.6 | 7.8 | 18% |
*Drying PLA is recommended for humid environments at 55 °C for 8 hours before printing.
Bambu PLA-CF features low shrinkage and warping resistance to achieve a perfect matching accuracy between prints parts.
Bambu PLA-CF is designed to support itself. It can be removed more easily compared to regular PLA, and still maintains a smooth support surface.
Bambu PLA-CF is just as easy to print as regular PLA. It can be printed smoothly and consistently at high speed without clogging.
| Recommended | Not Recommended | |
| Build Plate | Cool Plate, High Temperature Plate or Textured PEI Plate | Engineering Plate |
| Hotend | Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm） | Stainless Steel Nozzle (0.2 / 0.4 mm) |
| Glue | Bambu Liquid Glue Glue Stick | / |
| Color | Hex Code | Display |
| Burgundy Red | #951e23 | |
| Matcha Green | #5c9748 | |
| Jeans Blue | #6e88bc | |
| Royal Blue | #2842AD | |
| Iris Purple | #69398E | |
| Lava Gray | #4d5054 | |
| Black | #000000 |
All printing parameters are embedded in RFID, which can be read through our AMS (Automatic Material System).
Load and print! No more tedious setting steps.
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| PETG-CF | PLA-CF | |
| Filament Type | Carbon Fiber Infill | Carbon Fiber Infill |
| Hotend Compatibility | Hardened Steel (0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm) | Hardened Steel (0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm) |
| Build Plate Compatibility | Engineering Plate, High Temperature Plate, Textuerd PEI Plate | Cool Plate, High Temperature Plate, Textuerd PEI Plate |
| AMS Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | Shiny | Matte |
| Print Speed | < 200 mm/s | < 200 mm/s |
| Toughness (Impact Strength - XY) | 41.2 kJ/m² | 23.2 kJ/m² |
| Strength (Bending Strength - XY) | 70 MPa | 89 MPa |
| Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY) | 2910 MPa | 3950 MPa |
| Layer Adhesion (Impact Strength - Z) | 10.7 kJ/m² | 7.8 kJ/m² |
| Heat Resistant（HDT, 0.45 MPa） | 74 °C | 55 °C |
| Recommended Printing Settings | |
| Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) | 55 °C, 8 h |
| Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity | < 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) |
| Nozzle Temperature | 210 - 240 °C |
| Bed Temperature (with Glue) | 35 - 45 °C |
| Printing Speed | < 200 mm/s |
| Physical Properties | |
| Density | 1.22 g/cm³ |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 69 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 55 °C |
| Melting Temperature | 165 °C |
| Melt Index | 3.7 ± 0.6 g/10 min |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength | 38 ± 4 MPa |
| Breaking Elongation Rate | 8.4 ± 3.2 % |
| Bending Modulus | 3950 ± 190 MPa |
| Bending Strength | 89 ± 4 MPa |
| Impact Strength | 23.2 ± 3.7 kJ/m² |
• Drying conditions: 55℃ for 8 hrs. Store in a dry environment after use. Dry before use if the material absorbs moisture. For more details please refer to: Filament drying instructions on WIKI.
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