PLA – CF – without spool – Grey lava – Bambu Lab
Product Features
- Carbon fiber texture and minimized layer lines
- Improved mechanical properties
- Stabilized print sizes
- Supplied with reusable main reel
- Diameter: 1.75 mm +/- 0.03 mm
Warnings for use
- Nozzle 0,2 mm is not compatible
- The use of a stainless steel nozzle is not recommended
- Dry before use for highest print quality
- Compatible with AMS and AMS lite
Bambu PLA-CF
Bambu PLA-CF is carbon fiber reinforced PLA with improved stiffness and strength. PLA-CF is easy to print and beginner friendly like regular PLA. It is AMS compatible with low risk of clogging in high speed printing. Prints have a matte finish with nearly invisible layer lines, making it suitable for printing general engineering parts or models requiring a better appearance, such as bicycle frames, brackets and toys.
Carbon fibre texture and minimised ply lines
The addition of carbon fiber gives the patterns a unique matte finish and effectively hides the ply lines, providing a smooth, premium appearance.
Sample models
Bambu PLA-CF can be combined with any type of PLA series filament to make your prints more colorful and achieve different texture requirements.
Improved mechanical properties
Bambu PLA-CF outperforms the mechanical properties of PLA Matte in terms of XY flexural strength, Z flexural strength, XY flexural modulus, Z flexural modulus, XY impact strength and Z impact strength by between 20 and 115%, making it more suitable for printing models with higher strength requirements.
Comparison of mechanical properties
| PLA MAT |
PLA-CF | Improved % | |
| Tensile strength – XY/MPa | 32 | 38 | 19% |
| Tensile strength – Z/MPa | 25 | 26 | 4% |
| Bending force – XY/MPa | 53 | 89 | 68% |
| Bending force – Z/MPa | 32 | 49 | 53% |
| Bending modulus – XY/MPa | 2360 | 3950 | 67% |
| Bending modulus – Z/MPa | 2040 | 2260 | 10% |
| Impact force – XY/(kJ/m²) | 19.2 | 23.2 | 20% |
| Impact force – Z/(kJ/m²) | 6.6 | 7.8 | 18% |
* For humid environments, drying PLA at 55°C for 8 hours before printing is recommended.
Stabilized print size
Bambu PLA-CF is characterized by low shrinkage and resistance to deformation to achieve perfect matching accuracy between print parts.
Minimal effort when removing sports
Minimal effort when removing sportsThe Bambu PLA-CF is designed to maintain itself. It can be removed more easily than regular PLA and still maintains a smooth support surface.
Not prone to clogging at high speed printing
Not prone to clogging at high speed printingBambu PLA-CF is just as easy to print as regular PLA. It can be printed smoothly and consistently at high speed without clogging.
Compatibility of accessories
| Recommended | NOT recommended |
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| Backing | Cool pad, High temperature pad or Textured PEI pad | Engineering Plate |
| Hotend | Nozzle with hardened steel (0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm） | Stainless Steel Nozzle (0.2 / 0.4 mm) |
| Glue | Bambu Liquid Glue
Glue Stick EcoFixy Glue |
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RFID for smart printing
All print parameters are embedded in the RFID, which can be read via our AMS (Automatic Material System).
Load and print! No more tedious setup steps.
Comparison of parameters
Learn more about the comparison of different threads in The Bambu Thread Guide >>
| PETG-CF | PLA-CF | |
| Type of filament | Carbon fibre filled | Carbon fibre filled |
| Host Compatibility | Hardened steel (0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm) | Hardened soman (0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm) |
| Compatibility of the build plate | Engineered Pad, High Temperature Pad or PEI Textured Pad | Cool Pad, High Temperature Pad or PEI Textured PadC |
| Compatibility with AMS | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | Glossy | Brushed |
| Print speed | < 200 mm/s | < 200 mm/s |
| Durability (impact strength – XY) | 41.2 kJ/m² | 23.2 kJ/m² |
| Strength (flexural strength – XY) | 70 MPa | 89 MPa |
| Stiffness (flexural modulus – XY) | 2910 MPa | 3950 MPa |
| Layer adhesion (impact strength – Z) | 10.7 kJ/m² | 7.8 kJ/m² |
| Heat resistant（HDT, 0.45 MPa） | 74 °C | 55 °C |
| Recommended print settings | |
| Drying settings (shock drying oven) | 55 °C, 8 h |
| Printing and maintaining the humidity of the container | < 20% RH (Sealed, with desiccant) |
| Nozzle temperature | 210 – 240 °C |
| Bed temperature ( with adhesive) | 35 – 45 °C |
| Print speed | < 200 mm/s |
| Physical properties |
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| Density | 1.22 g/cm³ |
| Vicat softening temperature | 69 °C |
| Heat deviation temperature | 55 °C |
| Temperature at the topon | 165 °C |
| Melting index | 3.7 ± 0.6 g/10 min |
| Mechanical properties |
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| Tensile strength | 38 ± 4 MPa |
| Rate of extension at break | 8.4 ± 3.2 % |
| Bending module | 3950 ± 190 MPa |
| Bending force | 89 ± 4 MPa |
| Force of impact | 23.2 ± 3.7 kJ/m² |
Printing tips
– Drying conditions: 55℃ for 8 hours. After use, store in a dry environment. Dry before use if the material absorbs moisture. For more details, please refer to: thread drying instructions in WIKI.
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