ABS-CF10 (Carbon Fiber)
Production-grade Thermoplastic
Stratasys ABS-CF10 combines standard ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) material with 10% chopped carbon fiber by weight.
The result is a low moisture-sensitive FDM® thermoplastic 50% stiffer and 15% stronger than standard ABS 3D printing material.
Typical applications include manufacturing tools, jigs, fixtures and end effectors that benefit from the combination of increased stiffness and reduced weight.
ABS-CF10 is available on the Stratasys F123 series of 3D printers and enhances the flexibility, accuracy, multi material use, and performance, of the F123 series in manufacturing that is unparalleled with any competitor today.
ABS-CF10 Material Properties
Behaviour and use
Main Uses
ABS-CF10 is 15% stronger, 50% stiffer than standard ABS, and is easy to use on Stratasys F123 series of printers. An ABS based material with 10% chopped carbon fiber specifically formulated for the production of jigs, fixture, manufacturing aids, etc.
Top Applications
- Tooling
- Jigs and fixtures
- Production parts
- Snap-fits and friction-fit inserts
FDM Material Applications
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ABS-CF10 Specification & Features
| Property | Test Method | XY | XZ/ZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDT @ 66 psi | ASTM D648 Method B |
100 °C (212 °F) | |
| HDT @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 Method B |
99 °C (210 °F) | |
| Tg | ASTM D7426 Inflection Point |
104 °C (219 °F) | |
| Mean CTE | ASTM E831 (-50 °C to 100 °C) |
19 μm/[m*°C] (11 μin/[in*°F]) |
76 μm/[m*°C] (42 μin/[in*°F]) |
| Volume Resistance | ASTM D257 | 1.0972 | |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D257 @23 °C |
4.6 x 10 | |
| Printer | Model Tip (Slice) | Support Material | Support Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| F170™ | F123 Head (7, 10, 13 slice) | QSR™ | F123 Head (7, 10, 13 slice) |
| F270™ | F123 Head (7, 10, 13 slice) | QSR™ | F123 Head (7, 10, 13 slice) |
| F370™ | F123 Head (7, 10, 13 slice) | QSR™ | F123 Head (7, 10, 13 slice) |
Need to 3D print with ABS-CF10?
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