Nylon + Carbon Fibre
RAPID PROTOTYPING & SMALL BATCH PRODUCTION
Rapid prototyping serves as an invaluable tool for businesses aiming to swiftly iterate and test their product designs, enabling them to refine concepts and identify improvements efficiently. For small batch production runs, 3D printing technologies (FDM) and (SLS) provide a cost-effective and agile solution, enabling companies to produce limited quantities of customized components or products without the need for expensive tooling or lengthy setup times
Fused Deposition Modeling
or FDM 3D Printing
FDM printers work by heating a thermoplastic filament to its melting point and then extruding it, layer by layer, to create a three dimensional object.
FDM printers are relatively inexpensive and easy to use, making them a popular choice for home and small-scale 3D printing
Stereolithography (SLA)
Stereolithography works by using a photopolymer resin that is cured by exposure to light.
The machine traces out the desired geometry layer by layer using a computer-controlled moving laser beam.
The beam is directed by mirrors that are positioned around the build platform.
CAD DESIGN & REVERSE ENGINEERING
When it comes to certain projects, a computer-aided design, or CAD, can be extremely beneficial. A main advantage to using CAD is the fact that it provides experts with greater accuracy. This is done by replacing manual drafting with electronic design software, such as SketchUp, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD Design Edition.
SOME INFOMATION ABOUT THE MATERIAL
When it comes to printing with nylon, there are a couple of different types that you can choose from. Nylon filament infused with carbon fiber is by far the better option, as it is much easier to print with and doesn't have the same issues with shrinkage and deflection as regular nylon.
The carbon fiber in the nylon lowers the shrink rate significantly, and also stiffens it up so that it doesn't have the same degree of deflection as regular nylon. In our tests, it was over 100% stronger than PLA, and on average, 60% stronger than ABS.
If you are looking for a strong, durable, and easy-to-print material, then nylon filament infused with carbon fiber is the way to go.
It's much easier to print than regular nylon because the carbon fiber lowers the shrink rate significantly. The CF also stiffens it significantly, so it doesn't have the deflection of regular nylon. It was over 100% stronger than PLA in our test, and , on average, 60% stronger than ABS!
Tensile strength is typically 500 ksi (3.5 Gpa).
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Nylon infused with carbon fiber is a composite 3D printing filament that combines the strength and durability of Nylon with the rigidity and stiffness of carbon fiber. Here is some technical data on 3D printed Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament:
Melting Temperature: The melting temperature for Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament is typically around 240-260°C. It is important to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the printing process to ensure quality prints.
Filament Diameter: The diameter of Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament is usually 1.75mm or 3mm, but it can vary depending on the manufacturer.
Print Bed Temperature: The recommended print bed temperature for Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament is around 60-80°C. This is not always necessary, but it can help with adhesion to the print bed.
Cooling: Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament requires some cooling during the printing process to prevent warping and improve dimensional stability.
Tensile Strength: Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament has a high tensile strength of around 80-100 MPa, which means it is a strong and durable material.
Flexural Strength: Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament has a high flexural strength of around 120-150 MPa, which means it is a rigid and tough material.
Impact Strength: Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament has high impact strength and can absorb energy without breaking, making it suitable for parts that will be subjected to stress or impact.
Chemical Resistance: Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament has good resistance to chemicals such as oils, solvents, and alkalis.
Weight: Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament is lightweight compared to other composite materials, making it ideal for applications where weight is a concern.
Post-processing: Nylon infused with carbon fiber filament can be sanded, painted, and glued. It can also be annealed to improve its mechanical properties, but this requires special equipment and expertise. Additionally, Nylon infused with carbon fiber can be dyed to achieve a variety of colors.
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