2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide

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Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
Bambu PAHT-CF is a composite of PA12 and carbon fiber. Inheriting the advantages of low water absorption from PA12 and high-performance from carbon fiber, Bambu PAHT-CF offers excellent mechanical and thermal properties. Higher Z adhesion layers and flexibility make it ideal for engineering applications.
• Low moisture absorption
• Exceptional mechanical properties & layer adhesion
• High tensile strength
• Includes high temperature reusable spool
• Diameter: 1.75mm +/- 0.03mm
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.
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.
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.
Normal PA-CF | PAHT-CF | Improved % | |
---|---|---|---|
Bending Strength - Z / MPa | 48 | 61 | 27% |
Bending Strength - 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.
Bambu PAHT-CF is designed to meet the demands of various industrial and engineering applications where high strength and durability are required.
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.
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.
1.75 mm
1 Kg
PC+ABS(Temperature resistance 90°C)
Diameter 200 mm; Height: 67 mm
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
Density
1.06 g/cm³
Vicar Softening Temperature
220 °C
Heat Deflection Temperature
194 °C
Melting Temperature
225 °C
Melt Index
14.4 ± 2.0 g/10 min
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
Founded in 1997, we bring next-generation technology to customers, with an emphasis on expertise and white-glove service. Showrooms in Chicago, Detroit, Tokyo, and Seoul.
The leading national supplier of Desktop 3D printers. Expertise in both Industrial and Desktop 3D printing. Supplier of next-generation Metal, SLS, ultrafast Industrial printers.
2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
Download now