PPA-CF Plastic
Last updated on Sep 04, 2026
PPA-CF is a carbon fiber reinforced nylon material for FDM 3D printing, combining high strength, low moisture absorption, wear resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. It is suitable for lightweight structural parts, industrial components, brackets, fixtures, and functional prototypes.
PPA-CF Plastic Characteristics
Price: From $3
Technology: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)
Build Time: From 72h (May vary for big size parts or high-volume orders)
Color: Black
Tolerance: ±0.3mm (Within 100mm) or ±0.4% (Above 100mm)
Recommended Wall Thickness: > 1.6mm
Max Build Size: 580mm×480mm×480mm
Minimum build size: 30mm x 30mm x 10mm
Heat Deflection Temperature: 84℃ (ISO 75, 0.45 MPa)
Advantages: Carbon‑fiber reinforced nylon, low moisture absorption, high strength, excellent wear resistance, and good dimensional stability.
Features: Moderate toughness, slightly textured surface.
Applications: Suitable for lightweight structural parts, frame structures, industrial components and assemblies, brackets and fixtures, sports equipment parts, and functional prototypes.
PPA-CF Mechanical Properties
| Measurement | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (X-Y) | ISO 527 | 81.7 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (Z) | ISO 527 | 30.2 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (X-Y) | ISO 527 | 6945 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Z) | ISO 527 | 2977 MPa |
| Flexural Strength (X-Y) | ISO 178 | 167.5 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (X-Y) | ISO 178 | 6261 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (X-Y) | ISO 527 | 2% |
| Elongation at Break (Z) | ISO 527 | 1.30% |
| Izod Impact (Notched) | ISO 179 | 20.1 KJ/㎡ |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | ISO 75: Method A, 0.45 MPa | 84℃ |
| Water Absorption | ISO 62: Method 1 | 1.37% |