Very strong and rigid

Filament Spectrum PET CF15 is made with LUVOCOM® 3F PET CF 9780 BK. The quality of the filament was entirely checked and is certified by Lehmann&Voss&Co KG.

Spectrum  PET CF15 (made with LUVOCOM® 3F PET CF 9780 BK) is a black through-dyed material based on polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It is the easiest-to-print material filled with carbon fibre on the market and shows much better temperature and mechanical properties than PET-G based materials. It presents no retraction issues and does not require a heating chamber. It demonstrates a perfect surface finish directly from the printer, thus reducing the need for further treatments.

Spectrum PET CF15 (made with LUVOCOM® 3F PET CF 9780 BK) is compatible with support materials such as HIPS-X and can be used to print very strong and rigid items. It features a low impact of moisture and temperature on dimensions.

To attain the very attractive properties of Spectrum PET CF15 (made with LUVOCOM® 3F PET CF 9780 BK), as regards the technical aspects, you need to follow the basic storage rules for such materials (in a dry and dark place with humidity below 15%). To obtain the best parameters of the printed object possible, it is recommended to dry the material prior to work.

Tip: Due to the essential content of chopped carbon fire, it is recommended to use nozzles with diameters exceeding the standard value of 0.4mm. The presence of carbon fibre may also cause wear of standard nozzles; thus it is recommended to use hardened steel or ruby nozzles for prolonged application of Spectrum PET CF15 (made with LUVOCOM® 3F PET CF 9780 BK).

Spectrum Filaments PET CF15 Black 750g Key features

• low processing (linear) shrinkage of 0.1%
• high temperature up to 125°C for short-time operation
• a relatively high resistance to thermal ageing
• high Z-strength
• high hardness, stiffness and creep resistance of printed elements
• chemical resistance to lubricants and oils
• good tribological properties, including dry friction conditions such as in slide bearings
• very robust interlayer lamination
• excellent impact strength
• water absorption below 0.3% (23°C / 24h)

Spectrum Filaments PET CF15 Black 750g Applications

• automotive industry
• office machines
• precision apparatus
• tooling
• end-use parts
• engineering
• functional prototyping

How to use

• Nozzle temperature: 245-270°C

• Bed temperature: 50-70°C

• Recommended printing speed: 30-80 mm/s

• Recommended shell thickness: 0.50 – 3.00 mm

• Cooling: 0-30%

• Closed chamber for printing: not necessary

• Dry box recommended: no

• Ruby or hardened nozzle recommended: yes

• Adhesive: not necessary (for increased adhesion or to prevent warping: Dimafix, 3DLac, Magigoo)

Very strong and rigid

PET CF15 is a black through-dyed material based on polyethylene terephthalate. It is the easiest-to-print material filled with carbon fibre on the market. It presents no retraction issues and does not require a heating chamber. It demonstrates a perfect surface finish directly from the printer, thus reducing the need for further treatments. It may undergo additional treatment to improve its mechanical properties.

It is compatible with support materials such as HIPS. PET CF15 can be used to print very strong and rigid items. It features a low impact of moisture and temperature on dimensions. In addition, parts made of this material may undergo annealing to obtain better mechanical properties.

Spectrum Filaments PET CF15 Black 500g Key features

• low processing (linear) shrinkage of 0.1%
• a relatively high resistance to thermal ageing
• high temperature and abrasion resistance
• high mechanical strength
• chemical resistance to lubricants and oils
• very robust lamination of layers
• good tribological properties, including dry friction conditions such as in slide bearings
• a very wide temperature range for prolonged operation as well as a very high temperature up to 125°C for short-time operation
• a very high temperature up to 160°C for short-time operation

Spectrum Filaments PET CF15 Black 500g Applications

• automotive industry
• office machines
• precision apparatus
• tooling
• end-use parts
• engineering
• functional prototyping

Packaging

Filament wound on a transparent PC spool. The spool contains information about the type of material, diameter and recommended printing temperature. Each reel is packed in aluminium vacuum bag with ZIP lock with a silica gel inside.

Due to the high carbon fiber content, it is recommended to use nozzles with a diameter exceeding 0.4 mm.
The presence of carbon fiber can also cause wear of the brass nozzle, so it is recommended to use stainless steel nozzles for long-term use of PET CF15 filament.

Processing shrinkage of 0.1%Filament PET CF15