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Technical datasheet
Prusament PA11 Carbon Fiber by Prusa Polymers
Identification
Trade Name Prusament PA11 (Nylon) Carbon Fiber
Chemical Name Polyamide 11 filled with carbon fibers
Usage FDM/FFF 3D printing
Diameter 1.75 ± 0.04 mm
Manufacturer Prusa Polymers a.s., Prague, Czech Republic
Recommended print settings
Nozzle Temperature [°C] 285 ± 5
Heatbed Temperature [°C] 110 ± 10
Print Speed [mm/s] up to 100
Cooling Fan Speed [%] 20
Bed Type special PA Nylon spring sheet treated with clean water
A hardened nozzle is necessary. The brim is recommended for larger
Additional Info
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Typical material properties
Typical Value Method
MFR [g/10 min] not applicable ISO 1133
MVR [cm3/10 min] not applicable ISO 1133
Density [g/cm3] 1.11 ISO 1183
Moisture Absorption in 24 hours [%](1) 0.20 Prusa Polymers
Moisture Absorption in 7 days [%](1) 0.50 Prusa Polymers
Heat Deflection Temperature (0.45 MPa) [°C] 192 ISO 75
Heat Deflection Temperature (1.80 MPa) [°C] 152 ISO 75
Tensile Yield Strength for Filament [MPa] 61 ± 3 ISO 527
Hardness – Shore D 77 Prusa Polymers
Interlayer Adhesion [MPa] 20 ± 5 Prusa Polymers
(1) 24 °C; humidity 22 %
Mechanical properties of 3D printed testing specimens(2)
Property\Print Direction Horizontal Vertical xz Method
Tensile Yield Strength [MPa] 42 ± 1 49 ± 2 ISO 527-1
Tensile Modulus [GPa] 2.5 ± 0.1 3.3 ± 0.1 ISO 527-1
Elongation at Yield Point [%] 3.3 ± 0.2 2.6 ± 0.3 ISO 527-1
Flexural Strength [MPa] 63 ± 2 103 ± 3 ISO 178
Flexural Modulus [GPa] 3.0 ± 0.1 6.2 ± 0.3 ISO 178
Deflection at Flexural Strength [mm] 11.8 ± 0.3 11.6 ± 0.4 ISO 178
Impact Strength Charpy [kJ/m2](3) 30 ± 4 51 ± 4 ISO 179-1
Impact Strength Charpy Notched [kJ/m2](4) 12 ± 2 17 ± 1 ISO 179-1
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(2) Original Prusa i3 MK3S/S+ 3D printer was used to print testing
specimens. Slic3r Prusa Edition 2.4.2 was used to create G-code
following settings:
Prusament PA11 Carbon Fiber Filament;
Print Settings 0.20 mm FAST (layers 0.20 mm);
Solid Layers Top: 0, Bottom: 0;
Perimeters: 2;
Infill 100% rectilinear;
Infill Print Speed 100 mm/s;
Nozzle Temperature 285 °C all layers;
Bed Temperature 110 °C all layers;
Other parameters are set as default.
(3) Charpy Unnotched – Edgewise direction of blow according to ISO
179-1
(4) Charpy notched – Edgewise direction of blow according to ISO
179-1
Disclaimer:
The results presented in this data sheet are just for your information and comparison. Values are significantly dependent on print settings,
operator experiences, and surrounding conditions. Everyone has to consider the suitability and possible consequences of printed parts usage.
Prusa Polymers can not carry any responsibility for injuries or any loss caused by using Prusa Polymers material. Before using Prusa Polymers
material read properly all the details in the available safety data sheet (SDS).