FDM Nylon CF10 (Carbon Fiber)
Production-grade Thermoplastic
FDM® Nylon-CF10 is a strong carbon fiber-filled material that is stiff and chemically resistant. Available on the Stratasys F190™CR and F370®CR 3D printers.
Typical applications include Metal forming dies, Press brakes, End effectors, Soft jaws, Alignment and assembly fixtures, Clamping tools, and Drill guides.
FDM® Nylon-CF10 is a composite material combining a blended nylon polymer with 10% chopped carbon fiber (by weight), enhancing the material’s strength and rigidity.
FDM Nylon CF10 (Carbon Fiber) Material Profile
Learn more about the benefits of FDM printed parts
Supplement your fixture and part fabrication with FDM composite 3D printing to gain speed, throughput, and cost benefits.
Make workholding fixtures, soft jaws, and component parts with composite 3D printing in a fraction of the time and cost it takes to machine a metal equivalent.
Main Uses
The ability to replace machined jigs and fixtures quickly. Upgraded, lightweight, convenient designs made possible by FDM Nylon-CF10’s high strength-to-weight ratio.
FDM Nylon CF10 (Carbon Fiber) Material Applications
FDM Nylon CF10 (Carbon Fiber) Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the 3D printing material
| Property | Test Method | XY | XZ/ZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDT @ 66 psi | ASTM D648 Method B | 58 °C (136 °F)) | 77 °C (171 °F) |
| HDT @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 Method B | 52 °C (126 °F) | 62 °C (144 °F) |
| Tg | ASTM D7426 Inflection Point | 109 °C | |
| CTE (XY) | ASTM E831 (RT to 60 °C) | 94 μm/[m*°C] | 79 μm/[m*°C] |
| CTE (Z) | ASTM E831 (RT to 60 °C) | 180 μm/[m*°C] | 148 μm/[m*°C] |
| Volume Resistance | ASTM D257 | 1.88E+15 Ohms-cm | 4.25E+13 Ohms-cm |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D257@23 °C | 1.1411 | |
Example FDM Nylon CF10 Parts
We can produce fixtures, soft jaws, and component parts with composite 3D printing in a fraction of the time and cost it takes to machine a metal equivalent.
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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