I've gone through a lot of rolls of their PLA-CF. It prints as easily as standard PLA, but I'd advise ensuring you have a hardened steel nozzle.
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Looks great but is actually weaker then just PLA. Offers a nice looking texture.
It is about 25% "stronger" than regular PLA, but it is much less ductile. Choose you designs accordingly, it's great for some things like mounting brackets or tool hangers, but not great for stuff that needs to be able to flex or move, like hinges or clips
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Do your own research, but here is what I've found/believe.
PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
Do your own research, but here is what I've found/believe.
PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
Looks great but is actually weaker then just PLA. Offers a nice looking texture.
most manufacturers say that CF in PLA is for the finish texture, makes parts look like their molded, has nothing to do with strength.
i use some from Eryone and man does it make some very VERY pretty smooth parts... they really do look like they came out of a mold. i use it for things like foam dart blasters, makes a fantastic looking finish for the gun parts.
Do your own research, but here is what I've found/believe.
PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
i've run many rolls of PLA-CF from Eryone through my X1C with a 0.4 hot end and never had problem...
what vendor are you using?
glow in the dark filament on the other hand... man glow in the dark stuff is cool, god i hate the clogs cold pull before and after every single time and sometimes it just doesn't matter with a 0.4 hot end.
i've run many rolls of PLA-CF from Eryone through my X1C with a 0.4 hot end and never had problem... what vendor are you using?glow in the dark filament on the other hand... man glow in the dark stuff is cool, god i hate the clogs cold pull before and after every single time and sometimes it just doesn't matter with a 0.4 hot end.
Printing challenges aside, Carbon Fiber filaments are a serious health issue.
The fibers don't stay embedded in the plastic, and can come loose, either becoming microscopic splinters, or could get airborne and inhaled.
There are some very informative YouTube videos with guys who have looked at CF 3D prints under an electron microscope, illustrating how easily the carbon fibers can detach from the plastic.
Not worth it at any price.
It is about 25% "stronger" than regular PLA, but it is much less ductile. Choose you designs accordingly, it's great for some things like mounting brackets or tool hangers, but not great for stuff that needs to be able to flex or move, like hinges or clips
Also a myth. Real world tests show CF prints breaking with less force than regular PLA. Then you add in the health dangers of the fibers coming loose from the plastic and causing harm.
Do your own research, but here is what I've found/believe.
PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
^Exactly this. It turns out PLA doesn't bond and ends up leaving gaps in the print.
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PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
Any thoughts on ABS-GF?
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i use some from Eryone and man does it make some very VERY pretty smooth parts... they really do look like they came out of a mold. i use it for things like foam dart blasters, makes a fantastic looking finish for the gun parts.
PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
what vendor are you using?
glow in the dark filament on the other hand... man glow in the dark stuff is cool, god i hate the clogs
The fibers don't stay embedded in the plastic, and can come loose, either becoming microscopic splinters, or could get airborne and inhaled.
There are some very informative YouTube videos with guys who have looked at CF 3D prints under an electron microscope, illustrating how easily the carbon fibers can detach from the plastic.
Not worth it at any price.
PLA-CF is hot garbage. PLA sticks to itself, but doesn't stick to a lot of other things. The CF bits can separate from the PLA in the nozzle and cause partial clogs that may not manifest immediately. I've used pla-cf, got my print completed, switched to other filaments, printed successfully, and then started having partial nozzle clogs. I've had it happen with multiple nozzles.
After fixing the partial clogs, I've not used PLA-CF since and haven't seen a partial clog either.
While it can be argued that there could have been external factors, I'm not touching the stuff again.
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