Carbon Fiber Reinforced High Temperature Nylon
Bambu PAHT-CF
Bambu PAHT-CF is a composite of PA12 and carbon fiber. Inheriting the advantages of low water absorption from PA12 and high-performance carbon fiber, Bambu PAHT-CF offers excellent mechanical and thermal properties that can be maintained well even when the prints get wet. Higher Z adhesion layers and flexibility make it ideal for creating engineering parts such as functional prototypes, machining fixtures, injection molds, jigs, and low-volume production parts.
Low water absorption
With a 50% lower water absorption rate compared to normal PA-CF,
Bambu PAHT-CF maintains excellent mechanical properties and dimensional stability even when exposed to high humidity.
Mechanical Properties Comparison
|
Normal PA-CF |
PAHT-CF |
| Saturated Water Absorption Rate/% ( 25 °C, 55% RH ) |
1.89 |
0.88 |
| Bending Strength - XY/MPa (Dry) |
141 |
140 |
| Bending Strength - XY/MPa (Wet) |
76 |
115 |
| Bending Strength - Z/MPa (Dry) |
47 |
70 |
| Bending Strength - Z/MPa (Wet) |
34 |
58 |
| Bending Modulus - XY/MPa (Dry) |
4480 |
4120 |
| Bending Modulus - XY/MPa (Wet) |
2210 |
3640 |
| Bending Modulus - Z/MPa (Dry) |
1470 |
1700 |
| Bending Modulus - Z/MPa (Wet) |
770 |
1480 |
| Decline rate of mechanical properties after absorbing water/% |
40%-45% |
12%-18% |
*Both PA-CF and PAHT-CF need to be dried at 80 °C for 12 hours before printing.
Exceptional Z-bonding
Bambu PAHT-CF shows much higher adhesion in Z layers compared to normal PA-CF,
bringing it the ability to withstand high levels of impact or stress without breaking or deforming.
Z-layer Performance
|
Normal PA-CF |
PAHT-CF |
Improved % |
| Bending Strength - Z/MPa |
47 |
70 |
49% |
| Bending Modulus - Z/MPa |
1470 |
1700 |
16% |
| Impact Strength - Z/(kJ/m²) |
5.7 |
13.3 |
133% |
*Both PA-CF and PAHT-CF need to be dried at 80 °C for 12 hours before printing.
High tensile strength
Bambu PAHT-CF is designed to meet the demands of various industrial
and engineering applications where high strength and durability are required.
Designed for high-temperature resistance
The heat deflection temperature of Bambu PAHT-CF is up to 194℃ (0.45MPa)*, making it useful in applications where the printed parts may be exposed to high temperatures without deforming or losing their strength.
*The long-term temperature resistance is related to the structure and usage scenario of the model itself.
Accessory Compatibility
|
Recommended |
Not Recommended |
| Build Plate |
High Temperature Plate Engineering Plate |
Cool Plate |
| Hotend |
Hotend with Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.6 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.8 mm)* |
Hotend with Stainless Steel Nozzle (all size)
Hotend with Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.2 mm) |
| Glue |
Glue Stick |
Liquid Glue |
*As the nozzle size increases, the probability of clogging decreases, but the print quality also decreases. Therefore, it is recommended to use a 0.6 mm Hardened Steel nozzle to avoid clogging while maintaining optimal print quality.
Recommended Printing Settings
Recommended Printing Settings
| Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) |
80 °C, 8 - 12 h |
| Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity |
< 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) |
| Nozzle Temperature |
260 - 290 °C |
| Bed Temperature (with PVP Glue) |
80 - 100 °C |
| Printing Speed |
< 100 mm/s |
Physical Properties
| Density |
1.06 g/cm³ |
| Vicar Softening Temperature |
220 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature |
194 °C |
| Melting Temperature |
225 °C |
| Melt Index |
14.4 ± 2.0 g/10 min |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength |
88 ± 7 MPa |
| Breaking Elongation Rate |
10.4 ± 0.7 % |
| Bending Modulus |
4120 ± 290 MPa |
| Bending Strength |
140 ± 8 MPa |
| Impact Strength |
57.5 ± 3.4 kJ/m² |
Printing Tips
• Bambu PAHT-CF needs proper drying before printing: recommended drying temperature is 80 ℃ for 5 hours in a blast drying oven, or 90 ℃ for 10 hours on heat bed. (Do not exceed 100 ℃ because the spool may melt).
• Bambu PAHT-CF has high thermal insulation requirements during the printing process, making it unsuitable for use with open-frame printers.
What's in the Box
Filament Label*1
Filament with Spool*1 & Desiccant*1
Package*1
*Test Conditions
| Specimen Size |
150 mm (L) * 10 mm (W) * 2.5 mm (H) |
| Loading Weight |
1.02 KG |
| Printing Settings |
All specimens were printed at a nozzle temperature of 280℃, bed temperature of 100℃, and printing speed of 100mm/s. |
| Filament States |
•Dry specimens were annealed and dried at 80°C for 12 hours before testing.
• Wet specimens were placed under the environment conditions of 25℃, 55% RH and reached the saturated water absorption rate.
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