Forward AM | Ultrafuse® PET CF15 (Carbon Fiber) Filament

Forward AM | Ultrafuse® PET CF15 (Carbon Fiber) Filament

Forward AM | Ultrafuse® PET CF15 (Carbon Fiber) Filament

Carbon fiber PET filament with high stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability.
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Filament Details

Performance ratings are intended as a general comparison guide. Refer to the Technical Data Sheet (TDS) for detailed specifications and certified values.
BASF Forward AM Ultrafuse® PET CF15 Filament (750g) is a high-performance PET filament reinforced with 15% carbon fiber for demanding engineering applications. It delivers exceptional stiffness, dimensional stability, and mechanical strength while offering excellent chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. Compared to standard PET, PET CF15 produces lightweight, rigid parts with reduced warping and improved accuracy, making it ideal for functional prototypes, tooling, and end-use components.

Resistant to Temperature Cycling.

See TDS for Details

Intermediate Material

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Adhesion Aid Recommended

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Open Chamber/Active Cooling Recommended

Recommended for best results

Abrasive Material

A hardened nozzle is Required

Technical Specs

Overview
Net Weight 750gr
Material Compatibility
Material Diameter / Thickness 2.85mm | 1.75mm

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Notes

This filament might not be compatible with the Ultimaker Material Station.

This is an abrasive filament that will wear down brass nozzles. We recommend upgrading to a steel or ruby nozzle.

Shop3D Test Notes
PET CF15 is an abrasive filament so it requires a steel or Ruby nozzle to print. There are particles of carbon fiber suspended in the filament so it is prone to clogging if the flow and temperature settings are incorrect. Based on our tests, it is best to print PET CF15 with a 0.6mm Ruby nozzle or larger. And at layer heights of 0.2mm. Too small of a layer height can cause clogging.

Product Highlights

Top Features

Key properties of Forward AM | Ultrafuse PET CF15

  • High dimensional stability
  • Heat resistant up to 74°C
  • Very low moisture absorption
  • Low abrasion
  • Compatible with soluble support
  • Strong and stiff parts
  • Excellent surface finish

Forward AM Ultrafuse PET CF15 combines easy processability, very low moisture uptake and affordability with great strength and stiffness. Applications that require strong and stiff parts with an excellent surface finish will benefit from PET CF15.

PET CF15 is a unique composite material that produces parts with a matte black satin textured finish. Perfect for applications where the final part needs to be strong, rigid, lightweight, and have that 'carbon fiber' look and feel. It's solid, stiff and has a satisfying sandy texture to the surface. The surface quality also hides most printing lines and imperfections creating a much more prestigious feel that doesn't look printed.

Compared to similar carbon fiber composite materials like Fiber Force Nylon/CF and Nylon/GF, Forward AM Ultrafuse PET CF15 is a lot more rigid; resisting deformations a lot more, but as a result, less impact resistant. There are certain applications where flex is not a desirable trait, and this is where the PET CF15 will fill the need much better than Nylon CF.

PET CF15 is also less sensitive to moisture as Nylon CF and is more dimensionally stable and easier to print as it adheres to the bed slightly better than Nylon parts which can warp.

Technical Specs

  • Cooling = 0%
  • Temperature = 260C
  • Bed temp = 85 - 100
  • Adhesion Dimafix recommended but not required

Cura Settings

  • Nylon Preset (fine)
  • Layer height = 0.2
  • Initial Layer height = 0.2
  • Print speed = 45
  • Infill, wall speed = 40
  • Brim Recommended