{"product_id":"carbon-fibre-pa12-nylon-3d-printing-filament","title":"Carbon Fibre PA12 (Nylon) 3D Printing Filament","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarbon Fibre PA12 (Nylon) 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D META's PA12-CF 3D printing filament pairs long-chain PA12 nylon with 10% chopped carbon fibre to give you a tough, dimensionally stable engineering material that is far more forgiving to print than PA6-based nylons. PA12 absorbs very little moisture, shrinks less and resists oils, fuels and most chemicals, while the carbon fibre adds the stiffness and surface finish that functional parts demand. It is the material of choice for end-use parts that need to survive real-world exposure — fuel-system components, pump housings, marine fittings and precision fixtures. Like all 3D META filaments, it is manufactured to strict quality standards and supplied on a recyclable plastic spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of PA12-CF 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Moisture Absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA12 takes up far less water than PA6, so parts stay strong and stable in humid environments and the filament is easier to keep print-ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Dimensional Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low shrinkage and minimal warping make it suitable for large parts and open-frame printers with a heated bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical and Fuel Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resists oils, greases, fuels and many solvents — ideal for automotive and industrial fluid-contact parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fibre Stiffness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexural modulus of 1,300–1,500 MPa and tensile strength of 50–55 MPa, with a hard, matte, fibre-flecked finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood Heat Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuous use temperature of 120°C with a 200-hour rating at 160°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrict QA Manufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every batch is checked for diameter, fibre dispersion and print performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications for PA12-CF 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluid-Contact Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump housings, fuel-system brackets, manifolds and fittings exposed to oils and chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Jigs and Fixtures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tooling that must hold tolerance over long production runs and changing humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive and Marine Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, impact-tolerant parts for engine bays, cabins and saltwater environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Prototypes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prototypes that behave like injection-moulded nylon end parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrone, RC and Robotics Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight, stiff, wear-resistant structural components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: PA12-CF is abrasive. Use a hardened steel or wear-resistant nozzle. Although PA12 is far less hygroscopic than PA6, dry the filament before printing for the cleanest results.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Drying for PA12-CF Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore in a Cool, Dry, Dark Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the spool vacuum-sealed or in an airtight container with fresh desiccant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Before Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a filament dryer, food dehydrator or enclosed 3D printer at 80°C for a minimum of 12 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose 3D META's PA12-CF 3D Printing Filament\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering-Grade Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Verified mechanical, thermal and electrical data (see Technical Specs) so you can design with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-Quality Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e – Premium PA12 resin with evenly dispersed carbon fibre for consistent extrusion and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrict QA Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tight diameter tolerance and verified print performance, batch after batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Tested In-House\u003c\/strong\u003e – Every batch is print-tested on real engineering geometries before release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Support\u003c\/strong\u003e – Australian stock, fast shipping and help from people who print with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a tough, stable nylon that shrugs off moisture and chemicals? Order 3D META PA12-CF filament today. Need maximum stiffness and heat resistance instead? See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carbon-fiber-pa-nylon-3d-printing-filament-1kg-x-1-75mm\"\u003ePA6-CF filament\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrint Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended starting settings for 3D META PA12-CF filament. Every printer is different — treat these as a guide and tune for your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNozzle Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260–280°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBed Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Cooling Fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOff (0%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.12–0.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetraction Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetraction Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–60 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNozzle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardened steel or wear-resistant, 0.4 mm or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost print surfaces e.g. Glass, META FLEX etc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinting Environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom Temperature – 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrying (before printing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80°C for a minimum of 12 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"3\" class=\"spec-group\"\u003eFilament\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePA12 (Nylon) with 10% carbon fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75 mm (±0.02 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecyclable plastic spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"3\" class=\"spec-group\"\u003ePhysical Properties\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 1183\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.23–1.26 g\/cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMFR (250°C \/ 2.16 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 1133\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 g\/10 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture Absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"3\" class=\"spec-group\"\u003eMechanical Properties\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50–55 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElongation at Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5–4.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexural Modulus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 527\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300–1500 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexural Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 178\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–96 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 179\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5–5 kJ\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"3\" class=\"spec-group\"\u003eThermal Properties\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDT @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous Use Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-hour Continuous Test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"3\" class=\"spec-group\"\u003eElectrical Properties\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60167\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤10² Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 60093\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤10² Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/2263\/6060\/files\/PA12_CF_Technical_Data_Sheet_v1_cefe876b-f1c5-414e-af08-7fbe0f16884c.pdf?v=1725857610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePA12-CF Technical Data Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do I need a special nozzle for printing with PA12-CF filament?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Use a hardened steel or other wear-resistant nozzle. The carbon fibre content will quickly wear out a standard brass nozzle, widening the orifice and ruining dimensional accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the main difference between PA12-CF and PA6-CF?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: PA12-CF absorbs less moisture, has better chemical resistance and is more dimensionally stable, so it is easier to print and better suited to parts exposed to oils, fuels or humidity. PA6-CF is stiffer, stronger and far more heat-resistant (HDT 200°C vs 90°C), making it the better choice for structural parts in hot environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I print PA12-CF on an open-frame printer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Often, yes. PA12's low shrinkage makes it much more tolerant of open-frame printers than PA6, provided you have a heated bed, a hardened nozzle and keep the part cooling fan off. An enclosure still helps on large parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I store PA12-CF filament?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Store it vacuum-sealed or in an airtight container with desiccant. PA12 absorbs much less moisture than PA6, but drying at 80°C for 12 hours before printing still gives the cleanest, strongest results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"3D META","offers":[{"title":"PA12-CF","offer_id":54707051954460,"sku":"PA-12CF-BLACK","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/2263\/6060\/files\/PA6-CF_Black3_1e8ec057-9f05-442d-8d9e-e03a6f405651.png?v=1792116538","url":"https:\/\/www.3dmeta.com.au\/products\/carbon-fibre-pa12-nylon-3d-printing-filament","provider":"3D META","version":"1.0","type":"link"}