![CF-Nylon (Carbon Fiber PA66) is created by adding micro-carbon fibers to nylon.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7f345_1e1003edddb74b50a5fa3d13b2c1e961~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_339,h_339,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-empty-state.jpg)
Brands Tested
Matterhackers (Nylon X)
3DXTech
Carbon Fiber Nylon
CF-Nylon (Carbon Fiber PA66) is created by adding micro-carbon fibers to nylon. This allows you to get a tough material capable of printing parts with stiffness, impact resistance, and high tensile strength. CF-Nylon is our most expensive material but can be the most impressive.
Surface Quality
++++
Strength
++++
Ease of Use
++++
Settings
Speed
(mm/sec)
![astro_icon_filament_extruder.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7f345_254aeb28bcad411996139a06186830e7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_61,h_60,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/astro_icon_filament_extruder.png)
35-45
Fan
(%)
![astro_icon_fan.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7f345_ef1f32f42e6a4f3799699bc636780c6d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_62,h_60,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/astro_icon_fan.png)
35-45
ExtruderTemp
(Deg C)
![astro_icon_preheat.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7f345_48db7b2253a14676825a41412fd981e1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_63,h_60,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/astro_icon_preheat.png)
240°C-260°C
Bed Temp
(Deg C)
![astro_icon_bedtemp.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7f345_937c8f40ab3d404c9a55f6549fee4d5d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_60,h_60,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/astro_icon_bedtemp.png)
70°C-100°C
Retraction
(mm)
![gcreate_icon_unload_filament.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7f345_12435c72cc7549599f39d55742d97c42~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_62,h_60,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/gcreate_icon_unload_filament.png)
0.75
Additional Recommendations
Print settings are very similar to CF-PETG.
Check our slicing configurations at http://forum.gcreate.com/index.php?resources/categories/slicing-configuration-files.2/
Use G10 FR4 heated bed or geckotek cold printing bed.
Curling does not occur often. Use 0.4mm or 0.5mm nozzle for optimal results.
Has a grainy textured finish.
The Carbon Fiber pigments help with warping but does not add much strength.
Only comes in black.