3D Extrusion Grade Carbon PLA CF20 Raw Material Pellets
1: Tensile strength of 75 MPa.
2: Flexural strength reaches 110 MPa.
3: Heat deflection temperature 85°C.
4: Flexural modulus of 8.5 GPa.
5: Interlayer adhesion 25 MPa.
- Manufacturer: Carbon New Material
- OEM/ODM: Acceptable
- Color: Black
- Free samples: ≤10kg
- MOQ: 100kg
- Port: Xiamen
- Model: PLA-CF-BCA2
- Fillers: SCF
I. PLA CF20 Pellets
PLA CF20 is a high-performance composite material optimized for 3D printing, formulated with bio-based polylactic acid and 20% carbon fiber. This 3D Extrusion Grade Carbon PLA CF20 material utilizes special interface modification technology to significantly enhance mechanical properties and thermal stability while retaining PLA’s eco-friendly characteristics. The Raw Material Pellets exhibit excellent processing fluidity, ensuring stable melt strength and dimensional accuracy during extrusion, providing a reliable raw material foundation for manufacturing high-performance 3D printed products.
II. Key Properties of PLA CF20 Material
1. Enhanced Mechanical Strength Carbon PLA CF20 achieves tensile strength of 75MPa and flexural strength of 110MPa, approximately 150% higher than unreinforced PLA, providing reliable structural support for 3D Extrusion Grade products. 2. Superior Stiffness Performance Flexural modulus increases to 8.5GPa, with elastic modulus reaching 7.2GPa, significantly reducing deformation of components made from Raw Material Pellets under load. 3. Improved Thermal Properties Heat deflection temperature (HDT) reaches 85°C, with Vicat softening point at 95°C, approximately 40°C higher than base PLA, expanding the application temperature range of 3D Extrusion Grade material. 4. Stable Dimensional Accuracy Molding shrinkage rate controlled between 0.3%-0.6%, with linear thermal expansion coefficient of 3.2×10⁻⁵/°C, ensuring precise dimensional stability for Carbon PLA CF20 printed parts. 5. Excellent Interlayer Adhesion Raw Material Pellets optimized for 3D printing yield printed parts with interlayer bond strength of 25MPa, effectively preventing delamination and enhancing product reliability.
III. Material Primary Applications
The PLA CF20 composite material is widely used in functional prototyping, drone structural components, lightweight jigs, medical assistive devices, and creative products. Its balanced mechanical properties and environmental characteristics make it particularly suitable for manufacturing end-use components that require certain structural strength and environmental friendliness.
IV. Application of PLA CF20 in Drone Frame Manufacturing
A drone manufacturer utilized 3D Extrusion Grade Carbon PLA CF20 material to manufacture quadcopter main frames through fused deposition modeling technology. The excellent processing performance of Raw Material Pellets ensured precise molding of complex geometric structures, while its 75MPa tensile strength and 8.5GPa flexural modulus provided sufficient structural rigidity. During actual flight tests, frames made from this material demonstrated less than 1.2mm deformation under 5G overload, with 20% weight reduction compared to traditional ABS material, significantly improving drone endurance and maneuverability. The success of PLA CF20 in this application demonstrates its practical value in lightweight structural components.
For access to the technical data sheet, detailed specifications, current quotations, or complete product catalog, please contact us. Please note that properties of different carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites may vary depending on matrix resin type, carbon fiber content and distribution, and manufacturing process parameters. The actual advantages of specific PLA CF20 formulations are recommended to be accurately evaluated through comparative testing with other relevant carbon fiber reinforced materials based on your specific application requirements. Additionally, 3D Extrusion Grade composite materials from different suppliers may have varying performance emphases.
CFRTP VERSUS CFRP
1. CFRTP demonstrates significantly faster processing time (5 minutes) compared to CFRP (45 minutes), representing a 90% reduction in manufacturing duration. 2. In terms of recyclability, CFRTP outperforms CFRP by a large margin, scoring 9 on a 1-10 scale versus CFRP's score of 2. 3. CFRTP exhibits superior impact resistance (90 kJ/m²) compared to CFRP (65 kJ/m²), showing approximately 38% better performance in this category. 4. While CFRP has higher temperature resistance (220°C) than CFRTP (180°C), both materials maintain adequate thermal performance for most applications. 5. CFRTP offers greater design flexibility (rating of 90) compared to CFRP (rating of 60), providing more versatility in manufacturing and application scenarios.
CFRTP VS. METALS
1. CFRTP exhibits the lowest density (1.50 g/cm³) among all compared materials, significantly outperforming traditional metals like steel (7.85 g/cm³) and copper (8.96 g/cm³), and even surpassing aluminum (2.70 g/cm³) and aluminum alloy (2.80 g/cm³). 2. In terms of strength-to-weight ratio, CFRTP demonstrates superior performance at 120 kN·m/kg, more than doubling the ratio of aluminum alloy (68 kN·m/kg) and far exceeding steel (26 kN·m/kg) and copper (14 kN·m/kg). 3. While steel shows the highest stiffness (200 GPa), CFRTP (150 GPa) outperforms aluminum (70 GPa), aluminum alloy (72 GPa), and copper (110 GPa), offering a favorable balance of rigidity and lightweight properties. 4. CFRTP achieves the highest corrosion resistance rating (9 on a 1-10 scale), surpassing all other materials including aluminum alloy (8), aluminum (7), copper (6), and steel (3), making it ideal for corrosive environments.
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What are CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites?
CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites are materials where carbon fibers are incorporated into a thermoplastic matrix. They combine the strength and stiffness of carbon fibers with the processability and recyclability of thermoplastics. For instance, they are used in automotive parts like bumper beams.
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What are the benefits of CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites over traditional composites?
The key benefits include faster production cycles, easier recyclability, and better impact resistance. They also offer design flexibility. An example is in the manufacturing of consumer electronics casings where complex shapes can be achieved more easily.
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How are CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites processed?
Common processing methods include injection molding, extrusion, and compression molding. Injection molding is widely used for mass production. For example, in the production of small components for the medical industry.
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What industries use CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites?
They are utilized in aerospace, automotive, medical, and sports equipment industries. In aerospace, they can be found in interior components. In the medical field, they might be used in prosthetics.
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How does the carbon fiber content affect the properties of the composites?
Higher carbon fiber content generally leads to increased strength and stiffness but may reduce ductility. A moderate content is often balanced for specific applications. For example, a higher content might be preferred in structural parts of a race car.
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What are the challenges in using CF Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites?
Challenges include higher material costs, complex processing equipment requirements, and ensuring uniform fiber dispersion. Issues with adhesion between the fibers and the matrix can also arise. An example is in achieving consistent quality in large-scale production.
