Bambu Lab PAHT-CF Note: PAHT-CF is an upgraded version of PA-CF (PA-CF was discontinued). Bambu PAHT-CF Bambu PAHT-CF is a composite of PA12 and carbon fiber. Inheriting the advantages of low water absorption from PA12 and high-performance carbon fiber, Bambu PAHT-CF offers excellent mechanical and thermal properties that can be maintained well even when the prints get wet. Higher Z adhesion layers and flexibility make it ideal for creating engineering parts such as functional prototypes, machining fixtures, injection molds, jigs, and low-volume production parts. Low water absorption With a 50% lower water absorption rate compared to normal PA-CF, Bambu PAHT-CF maintains excellent mechanical properties and dimensional stability even when exposed to high humidity. Deflection from Dry to Wet Mechanical Properties Comparison Normal PA-CF PAHT-CF Saturated Water Absorption Rate/% ( 25 °C, 55% RH ) 1.70 0.88 Bending Strength - XY/MPa (Dry) 128 125 Bending Strength - XY/MPa (Wet) 76 115 Bending Strength - Z/MPa (Dry) 48 61 Bending Strength - Z/MPa (Wet) 34 49 Bending Modulus - XY/MPa (Dry) 4420 4230 Bending Modulus - XY/MPa (Wet) 2210 3640 Bending Modulus - Z/MPa (Dry) 1470 1820 Bending Modulus - Z/MPa (Wet) 770 1480 Decline rate of mechanical properties after absorbing water/% 40%-45% 12%-18% *Both PA-CF and PAHT-CF need to be dried at 80 °C for 12 hours before printing. Exceptional Z-bonding Bambu PAHT-CF shows much higher adhesion in Z layers compared to normal PA-CF, bringing it the ability to withstand high levels of impact or stress without breaking or deforming. Z-layer Performance Normal PA-CF PAHT-CF Improved % Bending Strength - Z/MPa 48 61 27% Bending Modulus - Z/MPa 1470 1820 24% Impact Strength - Z/(kJ/m²) 5.7 13.3 133% *Both PA-CF and PAHT-CF need to be dried at 80 °C for 12 hours before printing. High tensile strength Bambu PAHT-CF is designed to meet the demands of various industrial and engineering applications where high strength and durability are required. Designed for high-temperature resistance The heat deflection temperature of Bambu PAHT-CF is up to 194℃ (0.45MPa)*, making it useful in applications where the printed parts may be exposed to high temperatures without deforming or losing their strength. *The long-term temperature resistance is related to the structure and usage scenario of the model itself. Reusable spool Bambu PAHT-CF comes with a high-temperature resistant spool, which is not prone to deformation in the drying process. Continuing our concept of reducing plastic waste, the spool can also be reused with other Bambu refills. Accessory Compatibility Recommended Not Recommended Build Plate Smooth PEI Plate, Textured PEI Plate Cool Plate SuperTack Hotend Hotend with Hardened Steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8 mm Hotend with Stainless Steel Nozzle All Size Glue Glue Stick Liquid Glue *As the nozzle size increases, the probability of clogging decreases, but the print quality also decreases. Therefore, it is recommended to use a 0.6 mm Hardened Steel nozzle to avoid clogging while maintaining optimal print quality. RFID for Intelligent Printing All printing parameters are embedded in RFID, which can be read through our AMS (Automatic Material System). Load and print! No more tedious setting steps. Parameters Comparison Learn more different filaments comparison on Bambu Filament Guide >> PET-CF PAHT-CF Composition PET, carbon fiber PA 12 and other long-chain PA, carbon fiber Hotend Compatibility Hardened Steel 0.6 (recommended), 0.4, 0.8 mm Build Plate Compatibility Engineering Plate, High Temperature Plate, Textured PEI Plate Glue Glue Stick / Liquid Glue Glue Stick AMS Compatibility NO YES Print Speed < 100 mm/s < 100 mm/s Toughness (Impact Strength - XY) 36.0 kJ/m² 57.5 kJ/m² Strength (Bending Strength - XY) 131 MPa 125 MPa Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY) 5320 MPa 4230 MPa Layer Adhesion (Impact Strength - Z) 4.5 kJ/m² 13.3 kJ/m² Heat Resistant（HDT, 0.45 MPa） 205 °C 194 °C Saturated Water Absorption Rate / % (25 °C，55% RH) 0.37 0.88 Recommended Printing Settings Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) 80 °C, 8 - 12 h Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity < 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) Nozzle Temperature 260 - 290 °C Bed Temperature (with Glue) 80 - 100 °C Printing Speed < 100 mm/s Physical Properties Density 1.06 g/cm³ Vicat Softening Temperature 220 °C Heat Deflection Temperature 194 °C Melting Temperature 225 °C Melt Index 14.4 ± 2.0 g/10 min Mechanical Properties Tensile Strength 92 ± 7 MPa Breaking Elongation Rate 8.4 ± 1.8 % Bending Modulus 4230 ± 210 MPa Bending Strength 125 ± 7 MPa Impact Strength 57.5 ± 3.4 kJ/m² Downloads Filament TDS Filament MSDS Filament RoHS Printing Tips •Drying conditions: 80℃ for 8 hrs. PAHT-CF is highly sensitive to humidity. To achieve optimal printing performance, it is recommended further drying before use and after storage. For more details please refer to: Filament drying instructionson WIKI. • Bambu PAHT-CF has high thermal insulation requirements during the printing process, making it unsuitable for use with open-frame printers. • When printing a model with support, we recommend removing the support structures within 2 hours after printing to prevent them from sticking after absorbing moisture. If sticking occurs, dry the model to ease the removal. • For better print results, please refer to: Printing tips for Engineering materials on WIKI. What's in the Box Filament with Spool*1 & Desiccant*1 Package*1 *Test Conditions Specimen Size 150 mm (L) * 10 mm (W) * 2.5 mm (H) Loading Weight 1.02 KG Printing Settings All specimens were printed at a nozzle temperature of 280℃, bed temperature of 100℃, and printing speed of 100mm/s. Filament States •Dry specimens were annealed and dried at 80°C for 12 hours before testing. • Wet specimens were placed under the environment conditions of 25℃, 55% RH and reached the saturated water absorption rate.
