Bambu PPA-CF, a premium fiber-reinforced nylon, delivers industrial-grade printing quality with precise 1:1 reproduction. Renowned for its exceptional mechanical properties and reliable performance in humid or high-temperature environments, Bambu PPA-CF is ideal for engineering applications, from mechanical prototypes to automotive components. Additionally, its broad printer compatibility sets a new standard for professional engineering filaments. Experience the power of Bambu PPA-CF and bring your designs to life!
PPA-CF offers strength approaching metal levels, being 48% stronger and 102% stiffer than normal PA6-CF. This filament excels in mechanical properties, making it ideal for high-performance engineering applications. Perfect for repairs, it can effectively replace automotive and industrial parts with exceptional durability and reliability.
Filament | Normal PA6-CF | Bambu PA6-CF | Bambu PAHT-CF | Bambu PPA-C |
Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, Dry State) ) | 4870 MPa | 5460 MPa | 4230 MPa | 9860 MPa |
Strength (Bending Strength - XY, Dry State) | 141 MPa | 151 MPa | 125 MPa | 208 MPa |
Achieve industrial-grade precision with Bambu PPA-CF. Its superior dimensional stability ensures that your high-precision prototypes match your design drawings exactly, without warping or deformation. Rely on PPA-CF for the accuracy you need in every project.
Bambu PPA-CF supports long-term, stable use in humid environments, even underwater. With a moisture absorption rate 66% lower than normal PA6-CF, it maintains its stiffness and thermal properties over time. Whether printing propellers, customizing surfboards, or any other water-resistant application, PPA-CF delivers reliable performance.
Bambu PPA-CF boasts unmatched heat resistance, capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to temperatures up to 227°C without compromising its structural integrity or performance. This filament remains reliable and robust in extreme environments, making it perfect for industrial, mechanical, or automotive parts that must tolerate ultra-high temperatures.
Filament Type | PLA Basic | PETG HF | ABS | ASA | PC | PA6-CF | PAHT-CF | PET-CF | PPA-CF |
Heat Deflection Temperature / ℃ | 57 ℃ | 69 ℃ | 87 ℃ | 100 ℃ | 117 ℃ | 186 ℃ | 194 ℃ | 205 ℃ | 227 ℃ |
Bambu PPA-CF is compatible with P1S, X1C, and X1E printers, requiring only an enclosure and a hardened steel nozzle. This filament is easier to use than you might think, printing smoothly at nozzle temperatures between 280°C and 310°C. Expand your possibilities with Bambu PPA-CF.
Normal PA6-CF | Bambu PA6-CF | Bambu PAHT-CF | Bambu PPA-CF95 MPa | |
Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, Dry State) | 4870 MPa | 5460 MPa | 4230 MPa | 9860 MPa |
Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, Wet State) | 1890 MPa | 3560 MPa | 3640 MPa | 9620 MPa |
Decline Rate of Stiffness | 61.2% | 34.8% | 13.9% | 2.4% |
Strength (Bending Strength - XY, Dry State) | 141 MPa | 151 MPa | 125 MPa | 208 MPa |
Strength (Bending Strength - XY, Wet State) | 67 MPa | 95 MPa | 115 MPa | 202 MPa |
Decline Rate of Strength | 52.5% | 37.1% | 8.0% | 2.9% |
Saturated Water Absorption Rate (25 °C, 55% RH) | 3.80% | 2.35% | 0.88% | 1.30% |
Note: Information on Testing Samples in Both Dry and Wet Conditions. Dimension is 80 * 10 * 4 mm³, Sparse Fill Pattern is Concentric, Sparse Fill Density is 100%.
The performance of prints depends not only on the printer and printing temperature but also on the product's orientation (XY direction is significantly better than the Z direction), wall loops, sparse infill pattern, sparse infill density, size, structure, shape, and other factors.
Recommended | Not Recommended | |
Build Plate | Smooth PEI Plate / Textured PEI Plate | / |
Hotend | Hardened Steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8 mm | Hotend with Stainless Steel Nozzle (all size) |
Glue | Bambu Glue Stick | Bambu Liquid Glue |
AMS & AMS lite | / | AMS & AMS lite |
Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven):
100 - 140°C, 8 - 12 h
Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity:
< 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant)
Nozzle Temperature:
280 - 310 °C
Bed Temperature (with Glue):
100 - 120 °C
Printing Speed:
< 100 mm/s
Density:
1.25 g/cm³
Vicat Softening Temperature:
232 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature:
227 °C
Melting Temperature:
258 °C
Melt Index:
8.4 ± 0.7 g/10 min
Tensile Strength:
168 ± 4 MPa
Breaking Elongation Rate:
3.2 ± 0.4 %
Bending Modulus:
9860 ± 480 MPa
Bending Strength:
208 ± 6 MPa
Impact Strength:
41.7 ± 2.8 kJ/m²
Drying Recommendations:
Storage Tips:
Annealing Prints:
Interface Layer:
Filament with Spool*1 & Desiccant*1
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