Quick3D 3DXTECH CarbonX Carbon Fiber Nylon 12 (PA12)
CarbonX · PA12 filament for FFF
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Overview
PA12 nylon with high-modulus carbon fiber, giving low moisture absorption, low shrinkage and strength up to around 150C. Its chemical resistance and dimensional stability make it a common pick for jigs, fixtures and tooling.
Summarised from the 3DXTECH product page.
- Material type
- Engineering
- Brand family
- CarbonX
- Polymer
- PA12
- Processing technology
- FFF
- Material form
- Filament
- Manufacturer
- 3DXTECH
- Reinforcements
- Carbon Fiber
Characteristics
- High tempHeat deflection temperature of 100 °C or more — keeps its shape in hot environments.
- Chemical resistantRated "Good" against at least four of the five chemical groups tested, or described as chemical resistant on the datasheet.
- Carbon fiberReinforced with carbon fiber for extra stiffness and a matte finish.
Applications
- Jigs & Fixtures
- Tooling
- Functional, load-bearing parts
- Jigs, fixtures and tooling
- High-temperature parts
Based on this material's datasheet values. Every part is different — ask an engineer to confirm it suits yours.
Physical
- 1.16g/cm³ ISO 1183
- >10⁸Ω/sq ASTM D257
Thermal
- 158°C DSC
- 150°C ISO 75, 0.45 MPa
Mechanical
- 8000MPa ISO 527
- 72MPa ISO 527
- 2.1% ISO 527
- 7900MPa ISO 178
- 90MPa ISO 178
Versus other PA12
See where it ranks against the 17 other PA12 materials we stock.
Typical values from each manufacturer's datasheet. Test methods can differ between brands, so treat small gaps as a tie.
Downloads
- Technical data sheet (TDS)CarbonX_CF_PA12_TDS_v1.pdf Download
- Quick3D summaryThis page as a printable PDF
Values from the 3DXTECH technical data sheet and product page. Last updated . Typical values, not guaranteed minimums — see the disclaimer below.