Z3D® PLA-CF Carbon Filament – High-Strength
Z3D PLA-CF Carbon Filament is a carbon-fiber-reinforced PLA blend for strong, stiff and highly accurate parts with a premium finish.
Delivered on a sustainable cardboard spool, vacuum-sealed with desiccant.
Key Features
- Material: PLA-CF
- Diameter Ø: 1.75mm with precise tolerance
- Color: CARBON, similar to RAL 9011
- Weight: 1kg net
- Winding: neatly rolled for smooth filament feeding
- 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
- Spool: eco-friendly cardboard – recyclable
- Help: slicer profiles & material info available here
Advantages of Z3D PLA-CF 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.)
- Sustainable: 100% recyclable cardboard spool
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.
Is the spool recyclable? Yes, this Z3D filament is supplied on sustainable, plastic-free cardboard spools, recyclable and AMS-compatible.
Material Info & Printing Guidelines:
Z3D PLA-CF Carbon Filament Data Sheet 
Material info & printing settings 
3D printing support & first aid 
Spool Dimensions & Compatibility:
| Z3D Spool | 1 kg (net) | 500 g (net) |
| Outer Ø: | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Inner hole Ø: | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Width/Height: | 65 mm | 38 mm |
| BambuLab AMS: | compatible | compatible |
