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PLA Carbon Fiber Large-Format Pellets

PLA Carbon Fiber Large-Format Pellets

by Matter3D Inc
$150.00 - $1,100.00
$150.00
$150.00 - $1,100.00
$150.00
Weight (kg): 10

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Matter3D PLA Carbon Fiber (PLA CF) Large-Format Pellets are engineered for industrial-scale 3D printing systems that require high stiffness, low warpage, and dependable performance on long-duration builds. By combining a premium PLA base resin with precision-dispersed carbon fiber, this formulation delivers exceptional rigidity, reduced shrinkage, and improved dimensional accuracy—ideal for large tools, molds, fixtures, and structural prototypes.

PLA CF prints with sharper edges, crisper detail, and significantly improved stability compared to unfilled PLA. The carbon fiber reinforcement increases stiffness and minimizes deformation during cooling, enabling faster deposition rates and more reliable large-format printing. Matter3D compounds PLA CF in-house in Victoria, BC, ensuring uniform fiber dispersion, consistent melt flow, and high repeatability across batches.

This material is well-suited for industrial printing applications where a combination of low weight, high stiffness, and clean surface finish is desired. For applications requiring additional heat resistance or mechanical performance, we also offer PLA-HT CF, PC-ABS CF, Nylon CF, and custom pellet formulations.

Material Performance Profile

PLA Carbon Fiber Large-Format Pellets

Matter3D’s Large-Scale Printing Pellets are engineered specifically for pellet-fed and large-format 3D printing systems. Each formulation is compounded in-house to deliver stable melt flow, excellent fiber dispersion, and consistent performance on high-throughput industrial machines. These pellets are designed for fast extrusion, low warpage, and dependable mechanical properties—ideal for tooling, molds, jigs, fixtures, and large-scale prototypes. With complete control over resin selection, additives, and fiber loading, we build materials that meet the demands of real manufacturing environments.

Matter3D PLA Carbon Fiber Pellets combine the stiffness and dimensional stability of PLA with the enhanced rigidity, reduced warpage, and improved thermal behavior provided by carbon fiber reinforcement. This formulation is engineered specifically for pellet-fed and large-format 3D printing systems where fast, stable deposition and high structural integrity are required.

The carbon fiber filler significantly increases stiffness while reducing shrinkage, making PLA CF an excellent material for large tools, molds, jigs, architectural components, and functional prototypes. PLA CF also offers cleaner bridging, sharper dimensional definition, and better stability on long-duration prints. Our in-house compounding ensures uniform fiber dispersion and consistent melt behavior, essential for dependable performance at industrial scale.

Key Features

    • Optimized for Large-Format Printing: Stable melt flow and viscosity tuned specifically for high-throughput pellet extrusion systems.
    • Superior Fiber Dispersion: Carbon fiber and glass fiber distributed evenly through the polymer matrix for predictable mechanical properties.
    • High Dimensional Stability: Reduced warpage and shrinkage to support accurate large builds and long-duration print jobs.
    • Industrial-Grade Performance: Materials engineered for real tooling, production fixtures, thermoforming molds, composite lay-up tools, and end-use components.
    • Low Moisture / Controlled Processing: Pellets are dried, conditioned, and screened for consistent feeding and extrusion reliability.
    • Compounded in Canada: Full control over resin quality, additives, fiber loading, and batch consistency.
    • Custom Formulations Available: Fire-retardant variants, UV/heat stabilization, custom fiber percentages (10–40%), custom colors, and resin blends tailored to your application.
    • Compatible with All Major Large-Format Systems: Works with robotic gantries, single-screw pellet extruders, and large-format printers from major global OEMs.

  • CF PLA Pellets Features

    • High Stiffness & Rigidity
      Carbon fiber reinforcement significantly boosts stiffness compared to standard PLA, making it ideal for large structural components, tooling, and fixtures.
    • Low Warpage & Dimensional Accuracy
      CF reduces shrinkage and thermal deformation, allowing large prints to maintain tight tolerances over long build times.
    • Superior Surface Definition
      Carbon fibers enhance edge sharpness, layer consistency, and visual uniformity—resulting in a clean, matte finish.
    • Optimized for High-Throughput Extrusion
      Controlled melt flow and uniform fiber dispersion allow fast, stable deposition rates on pellet-fed systems and robotic gantries.
    • Reduced Weight with High Performance
      Achieves excellent strength-to-weight performance, ideal for lightweight tooling and large functional prototypes.
    • Consistent Fiber Distribution
      Compounded in-house to ensure predictable mechanical behavior and batch-to-batch repeatability.

Recommended Applications

Large-Format Pellets are engineered for high-performance industrial applications, including:

  • Tooling & molds (thermoforming, vacuum forming, composite lay-up tools)
  • Jigs & fixtures for manufacturing and automation
  • Automotive and aerospace prototyping
  • Architectural and sculptural components
  • Large-scale prototyping with long print durations
  • Robotic arm grippers and end-of-arm tooling
  • Production tooling and end-use parts
  • Patterns, master models, and foundry tooling

These materials excel where size, strength, dimensional stability, and print speed matter.

Print Settings

Setting || Value

Melt Temp || 200-230°C

Bed / Plate Temp || 50–65°C

Extrusion Speed || High (varies by system)

Drying || 50°C Mandatory for large-format printing

Cooling || Moderate

Technical Specifications

Property || Value || Notes

Density || 1.26 g/cm³ || Slightly higher than PLA due to fiber content

Tensile Strength || 65 MPa || CF improves strength marginally vs base PLA

Tensile Modulus (Stiffness) || 4.2 GPa || Big increase from PLA (≈3.0 GPa)

Flexural Modulus || 4.5 GPa || Strong bending stiffness; great for tooling

HDT (0.45 MPa) || 60°C || Slight improvement vs 55°C PLA

Elongation at Break || 2–3% || Lower due to fiber reinforcement

Impact Strength (Notched Izod) || 25 J/m || Toughness decreases vs unfilled PLA

Melting Temperature || 155–170°C || Same base resin behavior

Recommended Drying || 50°C for 4–6 hours || Essential for best surface finish

Quality & Manufacturing


Every batch of Matter3D Large-Scale Printing Pellets is compounded and quality-checked in Victoria, BC. We control moisture content, pellet uniformity, bulk density, fiber dispersion, and rheological behavior to ensure clean, stable extrusion at high deposition rates. Each lot is verified for melt flow consistency, contamination-free processing, and reliable mechanical performance. Our QC process ensures batch-to-batch repeatability—critical for long builds and industrial-scale printing.

FAQ

Q: What makes Matter3D pellets different from other pellet suppliers?

A: We compound every formulation in-house, ensuring controlled moisture, clean fiber dispersion, and consistent melt behavior. Our pellets are engineered specifically for pellet-fed and large-format 3D printing systems—not generic injection molding grades.

Q: Are these pellets suitable for high-speed, high-throughput extrusion?

A: Yes. All materials are tuned for stable viscosity at high deposition rates, making them ideal for robotic gantries, large-format printers, and screw-fed pellet extruders.

Q: Do you offer fire-retardant (FR) or specialty variants?

A: Yes. We can create UL94-grade FR variants, UV-stabilized versions, heat-stabilized formulations, and custom fiber loadings (10–40% CF or GF).

Q: Can you match a customer’s existing material?

A: Absolutely. We can reverse-engineer or tune a material’s rheology, melt flow, stiffness, color, or fiber content to match—or outperform—your current pellets.

Q: What pellet size do you supply?

A: Standard 3 mm pellets, with custom sizing available upon request for specific feeders or extruders.

Q: Are custom colors available?

A: Yes. We offer custom pigmentation as well as masterbatch development.

Q: Are the pellets dried before shipping?

A: Most materials are pre-dried, but moisture-sensitive resins (like Nylon or PC-ABS) should still be dried on-site before printing for best results.

Q: Can you support large-format print farms?

A: Yes. We can supply large-volume orders, create material-specific datasheets, and tune custom formulations for your hardware or workflow.

Compare PLA Materials

Material Stiffness (Modulus) Tensile Strength Impact Strength (Notched Izod) HDT
Basics Series PLA - Bambu AMS Compatible 3.2–3.8 GPa 60–65 MPa 30–45 J/m 60–65 °C
Basics Series PLA - Matte Bambu AMS Compatible 3.3–3.9 GPa 58–62 MPa 20–30 J/m 55–60 °C
Basics Series PLA - Recycled Bambu AMS Compatible 2.8–3.2 GPa 50–55 MPa 12–18 J/m 50–55 °C
Basics Series PLA - Silk/Glitter Bambu AMS Compatible 2.8–3.2 GPa 50–55 MPa 12–18 J/m 50–55 °C
Performance PLA - Bambu AMS Compatible 3.5–4.0 GPa 65–70 MPa 40–60 J/m 75 °C
Basics Series PLA - Carbon Fiber Bambu AMS Compatible 5.0–7.0 GPa 75–90 MPa (Fibre-orientation dependent) 15–25 J/m 60–65 °C (orientation dependent)
Essentials PLA Bambu AMS Compatible 3.0–3.5 GPa 55–60 MPa 16–20 J/m 50–55 °C

Values are approximate and based on Matter3D internal testing.

Whats in The Box?

Whats in The Box?

  1. Cardboard Box
  2. Spool of filament
  3. Vacuum Sealed bag
  4. Desiccant
High Quality Prints

High Quality Prints

Matter3D's Filament stands out for its high speed printing, industry-leading tolerances, and excellent appearance. Experience the benefits of smooth and flawless prints with superior quality that exceeds expectations.

Matter3D Guarantee

Matter3D Guarantee

  • If you have any problems with our products talk directly to the men & women that make your filament at: support@matter3d.com and/or 250-363-9401
  • We will replace rolls that are damaged, broken, or tangled
  • We stand 100% behind our products
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