Z3D PLA-CF 1.75mm CARBON 50g Filament SAMPLE

Z3D® PLA-CF-Sample Carbon Filament – High-Strength

Z3D PLA-CF-Sample Carbon Filament is a carbon-fiber-reinforced PLA blend for strong, stiff and highly accurate parts with a premium finish.
Cleanly wound and vacuum-sealed with desiccant.

Key Features

• Material: PLA-CF-Sample
• Diameter Ø: 1.75mm with precise tolerance
• Color: CARBON, similar to RAL 9011
• Weight: 50g net
• Sample material – test settings & properties
• Quality: premium quality for excellent results
• Packaging: vacuum-sealed with desiccant for optimal storage– ready to print
• Compatibility: suitable for all common FDM/FFF 3D printers
• Help: slicer profiles & material info available in our 3D-Print-Help-Area

Advantages of Z3D PLA-CF-Sample filament

• Very high stiffness – ideal for functional and load-bearing parts
• Slightly lighter than standard PLA due to carbon reinforcement
• Excellent dimensional accuracy – minimal warping
• Premium surface – technical look without post-processing
• Higher heat resistance than standard PLA
• Low shrinkage – great results even without an enclosure
• Vacuum-sealed packaging with silica gel
• Compatible with all common 3D printers (Prusa, Creality, Anycubic, Bambu Lab, etc.)

Recommended Printing Settings

• Nozzle temperature: 230 – 250 °C (depending on print speed & hotend)
• Heated bed: 70 – 90 °C (for best adhesion)
• Fan: 30 – 60% – reduced cooling improves layer bonding compared to PLA
• Enclosure: not required
• Nozzle: hardened or steel recommended — carbon fibres are abrasive
• Build surface: textured plate, PEI or BlueTape

Typical Applications

• Lightweight, robust bicycle parts
• Automotive prototypes, housings & mounts
• Functional parts under mechanical load
• Model making & drone components
• Precision jigs & tools

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is PLA-CF so strong? Carbon fibres significantly increase stiffness and dimensional stability — ideal for technical components.

Do I need a closed build chamber? No, unlike ABS-CF or ASA-CF, PLA-CF prints well on open printers.

Which nozzle is required? PLA-CF is abrasive — we recommend hardened steel or ruby nozzles to reduce wear.

Material Info & Printing Guidelines:

Z3D PLA-CF Carbon Filament Data Sheet Material info & printing settings 3D printing support & first aid