ColorFabb XT-CF20 Carbon Fibre Filament

ColorFabb XT-CF 20 Carbon Fibre

Our first special filament based on the Amphora 3D polymer. Reinforced with 20% specially sourced carbon fibers, this filament is perfect for parts which need high stiffness. XT-CF20 has a beautiful matte surface finish when printed.

ColorFabb XT CF20 is a copolyester based carbon fiber composite material that is based on the unique Amphora 3D polymer from Eastman Chemical and is loaded with no less than 20% specially sourced carbon fibers suitable for 3D Printing.
Combining carbon fibers in filaments material is not a new idea, but colorFabb has been able to combine a lot of desired properties into 1 new material :

• Extreme High Flex Modulus (6.2 GPa) / twice as stiff as PLA
• Moderate strain at break (8-10%), so no extreme brittle filament, butt toughness
• High Glass Temp. (Tg = 80C)
• Very high Melt strength
• Very high Melt Viscosity
• Good dimensional accuracy and stability
• Low odor / Styrene Free solution
• Easy processing on many platforms
• High attractive matt black surface

CARBON FIBER IS ABRASIVE: 

A special point of attention is the abrasive nature of the carbon fibers. In general these fibers will accelerate the nozzle-wear of brass nozzles, much faster than unfilled filaments. Therefore we  recommend to use nozzle’s from Stainless steel or hardened copper alloys.

APPLICATIONS :

Just think of all the great applications for a variety industries, that now will have a material that performs according to expectations. Functionality, stiffness, dimensional stability, heat resistant, what more can you ask? Applications in the RC Industry / Drones / Aerospace / Automotive / Prototyping and many more can now be developed on your desktop 3D Printer.

Advised 3d printing temperature:
240-260C (XT filament produced before 7th februari can be printed at 220 - 240C)

Advised 3d print speed:
40 - 70 mm/s

Advised Heated bed
60-70C (XT filament produced before 7th februari can be printed on a cold bed)