Material: Nylon 6/12 co-polymer + approx. 15% carbon fibre (short fibre reinforcement)Technology: FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling)Colour Options: Black (naturally carbon-filled)Finish Options:Vibro-PolishedVapour-SmoothedMax Build / Print Volume: up to 500 × 500 × 700 mmMechanical / Thermal Properties:Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT): ~175 °CTensile Strength: ~83.1 MPaTensile Modulus: ~3,990 MPaElongation at Break: ~4.1%

PA6/12-CF is especially suited for:Structural brackets, housings and mechanical components requiring high rigidity and dimensional stabilityAutomotive under-hood or interior parts exposed to heat, vibration or chemical environmentsGears, bushings and wear-resistant parts where toughness and precision are criticalFunctional prototypes and end-use production parts demanding strength and long-term reliabilityIndustrial connectors, mounts and enclosures needing both stiffness and low-warp behaviourConsumer and sporting goods where composite-level performance is required without traditional tooling costsIn short, PA6/12-CF CoPA is the ideal choice when standard nylons are too moisture-sensitive or dimensionally unstable — and when you need the strength, stiffness and temperature resistance of a carbon-filled engineering composite.

Components printed in PA6/12-CF can be enhanced post-production through:Vibro-Polishing – for smoother surfaces and improved tactile qualityVapour-Smoothing – for reduced surface roughness and a more refined, professional finishCustom Machining or Coatings – for tighter tolerances, enhanced wear resistance or aesthetic requirementsThese finishing processes ensure parts not only perform under load but also meet visual, ergonomic and functional quality standards suitable for end-use production.