Filadock PLA-CF combines the simplicity of PLA with the enhanced rigidity and premium surface texture of carbon fiber.
Designed for makers who want professional-looking prints without the complexity of engineering materials, PLA-CF delivers matte carbon appearance, improved dimensional stability and easy printing performance.
Ideal for functional parts, display models and precision printing.
Carbon fiber improves:
✔ Rigidity
✔ Stability
✔ Surface quality
✔ Reduced deformation
Strong and precise.
Carbon fiber creates:
✔ Matte texture
✔ Reduced layer visibility
✔ Professional appearance
✔ Premium carbon look
Perfect for display and engineering aesthetics.
Unlike many engineering materials:
Filadock PLA-CF remains:
✔ Easy to print
✔ Low warp
✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Stable extrusion
Carbon fiber printing without unnecessary difficulty.
Compared with standard PLA:
PLA-CF provides:
✔ Higher stiffness
✔ Better dimensional control
✔ Reduced shrinkage
✔ Cleaner print edges
Ideal for precision models.
Filadock PLA-CF works well for:
PLA-CF contains carbon fiber and is abrasive.
Recommended:
✔ Hardened Steel Nozzle
✔ Wear-Resistant Nozzle
to reduce nozzle wear and maintain print precision.
Moisture may affect print quality.
Recommended:
✔ 50°C
✔ 4–6 Hours
before printing.
Dry filament improves:
Store in:
✔ Vacuum Bag
✔ Dry Box
✔ Sealed Container
If exposed for long periods, drying again before use is recommended.
| Setting | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.75mm |
| Nozzle Temp | 210–240°C |
| Bed Temp | 45–60°C |
| Speed | 60–300 mm/s |
| Cooling Fan | 50–100% |
| Drying | 50°C / 4–6h |
| Nozzle | Hardened Steel Recommended |
PLA-CF is PLA reinforced with carbon fiber for improved rigidity and matte surface quality.
PLA-CF is generally:
✔ More rigid
✔ More dimensionally stable
✔ Less flexible
than standard PLA.
Recommended.
Carbon fiber may accelerate nozzle wear.
Yes.
PLA-CF maintains the easy printing characteristics of PLA while offering upgraded appearance and rigidity.
Filadock PLA-CF delivers matte carbon aesthetics, easy printing and improved rigidity for premium 3D printing projects.