Nylon + Carbon Fibre
When to use this material:
- When you need extra stiffness over pure nylon but still want toughness
- For structural parts in small runs, frames, stiff supports
- When deflection needs to be minimal in load conditions
Mini case study:
A structural bracket in a prototype drone was printed in Nylon + carbon fibre. It held firm under load tests and allowed us to prove out the geometry before committing to aluminium or composite parts.
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.
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