NextShapes PLA CF Filament – Carbon fiber reinforced PLA with a matte premium surface

NextShapes PLA CF filament combines the ease of processing PLA with the advantages of 15% carbon fiber reinforcement . This results in particularly stiff, durable, and dimensionally stable parts with a high-quality, matte surface. Visible layer lines are reduced, and printed parts achieve a professional finish.

Ideal for functional components, prototypes, workshop accessories, brackets and technical applications.

Highlights

• 15% carbon fiber reinforcement

• Elegant matte surface with reduced layer lines

• High stiffness and flexural strength

• Low deformation and high dimensional accuracy

• Pleasant feel

• Easy processing on most FDM 3D printers

• Ideal for functional components and prototypes

Premium matte surface

The carbon fibers give the prints an elegant, matte finish. Fingerprints, scratches, and signs of wear are significantly less noticeable than with conventional PLA. The result is high-quality printed parts with a professional appearance.

High stability

Due to its carbon fiber content, PLA CF offers significantly higher stiffness and flexural strength than standard PLA. This material is particularly suitable for technical components, brackets, housings, and tools that require long-term durability.

Sustainable coil core

The reusable spool core reduces plastic consumption and helps to minimize waste. This saves material without compromising quality or handling.

Technical data

• Material: PLA CF (carbon fiber reinforced PLA)

• Carbon fiber content: 15%

• Density: 1.282 g/cm³

• Tensile strength: 56 MPa

• Flexural strength: 89 ± 4 MPa

• Bending modulus: 2570 MPa

• Impact strength (Izod, notched): 3.4 kJ/m²

• Water absorption: 0.42%

• Heat resistance: approx. 55 °C

• Surface: Matte

Recommended print settings

• Nozzle temperature: 210-240°C

• Heated bed: 60 °C

• Part cooling fan: 70%

• Ambient humidity: below 20% RH

• First layer: 30 mm/s

• Exterior wall: 50 mm/s

• Inner wall: 60 mm/s

• Infill: 60 mm/s

Suitable for

• Functional components

• Technical prototypes

• Mounting brackets and devices

• Tool and machine accessories

• Housing

• RC models

• Workshop and DIY projects

Note: Due to the carbon fiber content, the use of a hardened steel or ruby nozzle is recommended, as the material causes brass nozzles to wear out faster.