PLA filled with chopped carbon fiber. Very stiff, matte, and low-warp, but brittle and hard on nozzles.
Nozzle 210-240 °CBed 50-65 °C
Which filament for…
Jigs, fixtures, and stiff mounts
Parts that must hold dimension and not flex under light load.
Best pick
- Stiffness matters more than toughness for jigs, camera mounts, and fixtures.
- PLA-CF prints with very little warping and holds dimensions well.
- If you do not have a hardened nozzle, PLA+ is a good cheaper choice.
- Use PETG-CF if it needs a bit more heat tolerance, or ASA-CF for long outdoor use.
Also works
PLA with toughening additives. Less brittle and a bit stronger, still easy to print.
Nozzle 205-225 °CBed 55-65 °C
PETG filled with carbon fiber. Stiffer, with a matte finish and cleaner prints.
Nozzle 240-270 °CBed 65-80 °C