Kexcelled THE K6™ PLA CF10

Kexcelled THE K6™ PLA CF10

Kexcelled THE K6™ PLA CF10 is a carbon fibre reinforced PLA filament designed for users who want the easy print behaviour of PLA with improved rigidity, dimensional stability, and a more technical surface finish. It is suitable for functional prototypes, fixtures, jigs, brackets, housings, display parts, and low-load engineering components where stiffness and clean print quality are important.

The material combines PLA with 10% carbon fibre content, helping printed parts feel more rigid and stable than standard PLA while still remaining practical to print on common FDM 3D printers. It is a useful choice for workshop, prototyping, education, and production environments where users need consistent results without moving into more demanding engineering polymers.

THE K6™ PLA CF10 prints at a recommended nozzle temperature of 200–240°C, with a bed temperature of 35–55°C. Active cooling is recommended between 50–100%, and a PEI frosted build surface can be used for reliable adhesion during printing.

Benefits:

• Carbon fibre reinforced PLA for improved stiffness and part stability
• Good interlayer bonding for reliable printed components
• Low buckling deformation for cleaner, more consistent print results
• Odourless material behaviour during printing
• Suitable for functional prototypes, fixtures, tooling aids, and rigid model parts

Typical Applications:

K6™ PLA CF10 is intended for printed parts that need more rigidity than standard PLA while keeping the ease of use, low warping behaviour, and straightforward handling that PLA is known for.

• Functional prototypes
• Jigs, fixtures, and workshop aids
• Rigid brackets and housings
• Mechanical concept models
• Display parts with a technical carbon fibre-style finish

Printer Compatibility:

Kexcelled THE K6™ PLA CF10 is compatible with FDM 3D printers that support 1.75mm filament and PLA printing temperatures. For best results, a hardened steel nozzle is recommended because carbon fibre filled materials can wear standard brass nozzles over time.

Material Properties:

• Material: Polylactic Acid with carbon fibre reinforcement
• Diameter: 1.75mm ±0.03mm
• Recommended nozzle temperature: 200–240°C
• Recommended bed temperature: 35–55°C
• Recommended cooling: 50–100%
• Recommended layer height: 0.2mm
• Recommended shell thickness: ≥0.8mm
• Recommended print speed: ≤250mm/s
• Density: 1.10–1.12g/cm³
• Glass transition temperature: approx. 60°C
• Heat deflection temperature: 58°C
• Vicat softening temperature: 71°C
• Net weight on reel: 1kg

Why Choose Kexcelled THE K6™ PLA CF10?

Kexcelled THE K6™ PLA CF10 is a practical option for users who want a stiffer, more stable filament than standard PLA without the higher print requirements of materials such as nylon, polycarbonate, or PEEK. It is especially useful for parts where shape retention, clean surface finish, and repeatable print behaviour matter.

For prototyping, tooling, and general functional printing, K6™ PLA CF10 gives users a good balance between printability and mechanical performance, making it a strong everyday composite filament for experienced FDM users.