FDM Nylon 12CF (Carbon Fiber)
Production-grade Thermoplastic
FDM Nylon 12CF™ is a carbon-filled thermoplastic with excellent structural characteristics. The material is comprised of a blend of Nylon 12 resin and chopped carbon fiber, at a loading of 35% by weight.
This combination produces one of the strongest thermoplastics for our Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM®) 3D printing service. It has the highest flexural strength of any FDM thermoplastic, resulting in the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio.
FDM Nylon 12CF (Carbon Fiber) Material Profile
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Appropriate uses include strong but lightweight tooling applications and functional prototypes in the aerospace, automotive, industrial and recreational manufacturing industries.
Main Uses
3D printing your parts with carbon fiber material delivers strong, stiff, lightweight tools and parts.
FDM Nylon 12CF (Carbon Fiber) Material Applications
FDM Nylon 12CF (Carbon Fiber) Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the 3D printing material
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | XZ Axis | ZX Axis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 63 Mpa (9,190 psi) | 28 Mpa (4,170 psi) |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 76 Mpa (10,960 psi) | 34 Mpa (4,990 psi) |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 7.6 Gpa (1,100 ksi) | 2.3 Gpa (330 ksi) |
| Tensile Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 1.90% | 1.20% |
| Tensile Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 0.90% | 1.10% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 142 Mpa (20,660 psi) | 58 Mpa (8,430 psi) |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 10.3 Gpa (1,500 ksi) | 2.07 Gpa (300 ksi) |
| Flexural Strain at Break (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 3% | 3% |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 85 J/m (1.6 ft-lb/in) | 21 J/m (0.4 ft-lb/in) |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 307 J/m (5.8 ft-lb/in) | 85 J/m (1.6 ft-lb/in) |
| Compression Strength, Ultimate (Method 1, 0.050 in./min) | ASTM D695-15 | 67 Mpa (9,670 psi) | 92 Mpa (13,310 psi) |
| Compression Modulus (Method 1, 0.050 in./min) | ASTM D695-15 | 2.7 Gpa (387 ksi) | 2.2 Mpa (314 ksi) |
| Thermal Properties | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 | 143 °C (289 °F) |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | ASTM D7426-08 | 41 °C (105 °F) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (flow) at 104 °F (40 °C) | ASTM E831 | 25 μm/(m·°C) (14 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (flow) at 212 °F (100 °C) | ASTM E831 | 27 μm/(m·°C) (15 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (xflow) at 104 °F (40 °C) | ASTM E831 | 150 μm/(m·°C) (83 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (xflow) at 212 °F (100 °C) | ASTM E831 | 300 μm/(m·°C) (167 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Electrical Properties | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 1.4*105 – 1.01*106 Ω-cm |
| Surface Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 3.3*104 – 6.9*105 Ω/sq |
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Service
Advantages of parts built with a Stratasys FDM 3D Printer
Tough long-lasting parts
High-performance thermoplastics combined with precision extrusion processes let us build strong, long-lasting and dimensionally stable parts;
TriMech production grade FDM solutions provide clients with the best accuracy, repeatability, and material selection of any 3D printing technology.
Used commonly in aerospace, automotive and transportation, manufacturing, and more, this process is helping clients do more, do it better, and do it for less.
Meet production demands
TriMech FDM production systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce.
With the largest full-convection build envelopes and material capacities in their class, we can provide longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing service providers.
In combination with our material portfolio, we are challenging the limits of what can be done with FDM technology.
Gain new possibilities
TriMech’s FDM specialists will help to streamline your business processes from design through manufacturing, eliminating the need for physical inventories and moving beyond the limitations of traditional manufacturing, whilst offering unparalleled efficiency, design freedom, and production agility.
Leverage the best solution on the market without the capital expense of in-house equipment: we deliver a tailored service, combining 20+ years of experience with industry-leading FDM technologies. Regardless of industry, we’ll help optimize timelines, costs, and approach.
Industries we work with
TriMech Advanced Manufacturing is used in a wide variety of industries
Architectural Design & Construction
- Model making
- Urban planning
- Concepts
High Tech & Consumer Products
- Aesthetic and function testing
- Concepts and prototypes
- Sales and marketing models
Dental, Medical & Life Sciences
- Anatomical models
- Medical devices
- Orthopedics
- Prosthetics
- Surgical planning models
Industrial Products, Mold Tool & Die
- Jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling
- Injection molding
- Silicone molding
- Sand and investment casting
- Thermoforming
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