Why to Choose ABS CF as Raw Materials Applied in 3D Printing Filaments?

ABS CF (carbon fiber filled ABS) is chosen as the raw material for 3D printing filaments due to its advantages in mechanical properties like high strength, good stiffness and strong impact resistance; physical properties including light weight, good dimensional stability and wear resistance; processing performance with good fluidity and compatibility; and other aspects such as relatively good environmental protection and economy.
1. Mechanical properties:
– High strength. The addition of carbon fiber significantly enhances the strength of ABS CF. Printed products can withstand greater stress and load, and can be used to manufacture high-strength parts such as tool handles. They are stable and reliable under pressure or tension.
– Good stiffness. It enhances the stiffness of the material, making printed parts less likely to deform. This is beneficial for maintaining precise dimensions and shapes, improving part precision and dimensional stability.
– Strong impact resistance. Carbon fiber further increases the impact resistance of ABS. Printed parts are not easily damaged by external impacts and are suitable for collision-prone occasions such as in automobiles and sports equipment.
2. Physical properties:
– Light weight. Carbon fiber is lightweight and high-strength. ABS CF has a low density and light weight, which is significant in fields with strict weight requirements such as aerospace. It can reduce overall weight and improve equipment performance and efficiency.
– Good dimensional stability. It has a low coefficient of thermal expansion and small dimensional changes when the temperature changes. Printed parts are stable in different environmental temperatures, reducing dimensional deviations and deformations.
– Good wear resistance. It improves the wear resistance of the material. Printed parts are more wear-resistant on the surface and can extend the life of easily worn parts like gears and guide rails.
3. Processing performance:
– Good fluidity. In the molten state, it can smoothly pass through the printer nozzle, ensuring smooth printing and reducing clogging and wire breakage.
– Good compatibility. Compatible with most 3D FDM printers and can be printed with conventional equipment without special modifications, reducing costs and technical thresholds.
4. Other aspects:
– Relatively good environmental protection. ABS is recyclable and carbon fiber can also be recycled to a certain extent. ABS CF has environmental advantages and meets sustainable development requirements.
– Economy. Although carbon fiber is relatively expensive, in scenarios with high performance requirements, ABS CF has a high cost-performance ratio such as ABS CF30 and ABS CF 20.

Application Fields of ABS CF Filament

For more accurate and detailed information, it is recommended to refer to the product manuals and technical data sheets of the manufacturer Carbon Xiamen New Material Company.