The 7 Advanced Filament Types You Need to Print With

⚙️Nylon is incredibly durable, heat-resistant, and offers high interlayer adhesion. It is best suited for applications that need to withstand high heat and repeated abuse.

💪Polycarbonate (PC) is known for its extreme strength, impact resistance, and transparency. It is ideal for applications that require clarity, heat resistance, and strength.

🍃PLA-CF (carbon fiber reinforced PLA) offers increased stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability. It is suitable for applications that require strength and lightweight construction.

🌊PETG-CF (carbon fiber reinforced PETG) enhances the strength, stiffness, and heat resistance of PETG. It is great for applications that demand durability, cost-effectiveness, and lightweight design.

🥇ABS-CF (carbon fiber reinforced ABS) offers excellent impact resistance, strength, and rigidity. It is commonly used in automotive parts, tooling, and functional prototypes.

What is the cost of these advanced filament types?

—The cost varies depending on the material and brand. However, compared to other engineering-grade filaments, Nylon, PETG-CF, and PLA-CF are more budget-friendly options.

Are these filaments easy to print with?

—Some of these filaments, like Nylon and PC, can be challenging to print due to their hygroscopic nature and warping tendencies. PETG-CF and PLA-CF are generally easier to print with, but they still require abrasion-resistant hardware.

What are the recommended applications for these filament types?

—Nylon is suitable for parts that need to withstand high heat and abuse. PC is great for applications that require transparency and durability. PLA-CF and PETG-CF are ideal for lightweight yet strong parts. ABS-CF is commonly used in automotive parts, tooling, and functional prototypes.

What printers are compatible with these filament types?

—Most printers with a heated bed and an enclosure can handle these filaments. However, carbon fiber filaments require abrasion-resistant nozzles and all-metal gears.

How can I prevent moisture absorption in these filaments?

—To prevent moisture absorption, store the filaments in a dry environment and use a filament dryer while printing. For hygroscopic materials like Nylon, printing directly from a filament dryer is recommended.

00:00Introduction to the 7 most popular advanced filament types for 3D printing.

02:45Explores the qualities and applications of Nylon filament, known for its durability, heat resistance, and interlayer adhesion.

04:40Discusses polycarbonate (PC), a strong and transparent filament ideal for applications that require heat resistance and strength.

08:05Introduces PLA-CF, a carbon fiber reinforced PLA filament that offers increased stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability.

12:40Explores PETG-CF, a carbon fiber reinforced PETG filament that enhances stiffness, strength, and heat resistance.

16:20Discusses ABS-CF, a carbon fiber reinforced ABS filament known for its impact resistance, strength, and rigidity.