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 Material Properties
Behaviour and use
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
- Soluble support for geometrically complex designs
- Solid parts with consistent print reliability
Top Applications
- Metal forming dies
- Press brakes
- End effectors
- Soft jaws
- Alignment and assembly fixtures
- Clamping tools
- Drill guides
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FDM Nylon-CF10 Specification & Features
| 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 | |
Values are measured as printed. XY, XZ, and ZX orientations were tested.
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