Description
UltiMaker PET CF carbon fiber composite for 3D printing
For easy printing of durable and precise tools, we recommend the UltiMaker PET CF carbon fiber composite. It is a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) filament reinforced with carbon fiber.
Available in several colors, UltiMaker PET CF is easy to use and versatile.
The material has the same reliable printability as PETG, while offering increased rigidity, chemical resistance and heat resistance (up to 180 °C after annealing). The printed parts characteristics can be further improved by annealing. This significantly improves the strength, rigidity, thermal and chemical resistance of the finished element. So PET CF is an excellent composite material for 3D printing functional prototypes, production aids, and spare parts in an industrial environment.
Features of UltiMaker PET CF
Choose PET CF for seamless composite 3D printing on the UltiMaker S7 professional printer and other S-series printers and take advantage of NFC-enabled filament spools, Print Core CC and print setup profiles in UltiMaker Cura.
- Print Core: CC
- Shore hardness: 76D, after annealing – 81D
- Impact strength: 8.6 kJ/m², after annealing – 5.3 kJ/m²
- Thermal resistance: 76 °C, after annealing – 181 °C
- Filament diameter: 2.85 mm
- Coil weight: 0.75 kg
- Colors: black, white, grey
UltiMaker PET CF advantages
Compared to other composites, such as PA CF, this material is easier and more reliable to use, has better dimensional stability and excellent surface finish. It also has relatively low moisture absorption, which not only makes it possible to use the spools right out of the box, but also ensures dimensional stability of the prints after the parts are finished. In terms of mechanical and thermal properties, PET CF is similar to composite materials such as PA CF, with even higher stiffness. However, it has lower impact resistance and Z-strength.
The main advantages of the UltiMaker PET CF carbon fiber composite compared to other materials in the UltiMaker range are increased stiffness and thermal stability after annealing, while printing provides high quality and reliability.
Especially in the plane where the fibers are oriented (lateral plane, YZ), the flexural modulus reaches almost 9 GPa.
Printing with UltiMaker PET CF filament
Showing lower hygroscopicity than other carbon fiber materials, PET CF requires little drying. When it is in the UltiMaker Material Station, it remains in good condition for reliable printing and consistently high quality. PET CF can also be used for double extrusion printing in combination with PVA, Breakaway or another PET CF color. Giving users complete design freedom and allowing them to create complex composite parts without geometric constraints.
UltiMaker PET CF carbon fiber composite is available in black, gray and blue. This unique feature allows users to code color-coded carbon fiber prints to meet specific applications or aesthetic requirements.
The material is fully integrated into the UltiMaker platform with spools equipped with NFC material recognition technology, dedicated PrintCore CC modules, and compatibility with auxiliary materials and print profiles.
For users who require a complete composite printing solution, PET CF is also available as part of the PET Carbon Fiber Expansion Kit. The Expansion Kit includes two PET CF spools in black and one each in blue and gray. It also includes one PrintCore CC 0.4 mm and one PrintCore CC 0.6 mm.
Compatibility
The UltiMaker PET CF filament is suitable for printing on UltiMaker S-series 3D printers, and you will also need a CC print core. For dual printing, it can be used in combination with PVA, Breakaway or other PET CF colors.
Applications
The excellent mechanical properties of UltiMaker PET CF allow you to produce strong, precise parts for a variety of applications. Print production tools and fixtures as well as end-use parts. Builders can also take advantage of PET CF to create engineering prototypes, allowing for easy and extensive testing of technical concepts and functions. In addition, PET CF offers a reliable solution for replacing damaged or hard-to-find production parts. By taking advantage of its excellent mechanical and thermal properties, manufacturers can quickly print replacement components, eliminating the need for costly production line downtime. The material’s excellent strength and stiffness make it ideal for high-strength applications.
PET CF can achieve even greater strength, stiffness and heat resistance through annealing. As a result, printed parts can achieve heat resistance of up to 181 °C and increase strength by up to 30% and stiffness by up to 10%.
- Functional prototyping
Create functional prototypes with high-performance properties, including impressive strength, stiffness, and heat resistance. Use engineered material for your engineering prototypes.
- Tools and jigs
UltiMaker PET CF is the ideal material for your production needs. It offers performance and versatility for a wide range of applications. Print fixtures, fasteners, parts and components for handling systems and many more.
- Spare parts and auxiliary components
The UltiMaker PET CF is the ideal solution for replacing broken or hard-to-find parts. You no longer need to stop your production line for days or weeks while waiting for a replacement. Instead, you can print a new part with PET CF, even if you need it to be robust or resistant to temperature.
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