HI-TEMP CF Thanks to its heat resistance and stiffness, HI-TEMP CF is ideal for 3D printing lightweight, functional parts like patterns, molds, and tooling. Download Datasheet Buy BigRep HI-TEMP CF Get A Quote Get Financing HI-TEMP CF Thanks to its heat resistance and stiffness, HI-TEMP CF is ideal for 3D printing lightweight, functional parts like patterns, molds, and tooling. Download Datasheet Buy BigRep HI-TEMP CF Get A Quote Get Financing What is HI-TEMP CF 3D printing filament? BigRep’s HI-TEMP CF is a PLA blend reinforced with 10% chopped carbon fiber to increase stiffness and strength. It has a good strength-to-weight ratio and has been optimized for large-format extrusion. Mechanical Properties With a tensile strength of 65 MPa, BigRep HI-TEMP CF can withstand significant stresses and loads without breaking. It is also lightweight, with a density of 1.20 g/cm³. Thermal Properties BigRep HI-TEMP CF has a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) of up to 115 °C, surpassing the heat resistance of ABS, ASA, and HI-TEMP materials. Chemical Properties While resistant to UV exposure, HI-TEMP CF is susceptible to some chemical degradation. It is recommended to avoid exposure to strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Why choose BigRep HI-TEMP CF filament? 65 kJ/m2 High Tensile Strength* * Tensile Strength (ISO 527) 115 °C High Heat Deflection** ** HDT - B - 0.45 MPa (ISO 75) 70 MPa High Flexural Strength*** *** Flexural Strength (ISO 178) Benefits of 3D printing BigRep HI-TEMP CF BigRep Quality BigRep materials are high-quality complete with a Certificate of Analysis to guarantee reliable performance. Powerful Slicing BLADE (BigRep's slicer software) delivers complete, easy-to-use solutions for our recommended printer/material pairings. Made for Large-Format With spool sizes up to 8 kg, BigRep filaments are optimized for massive 3D prints with complex geometries. BigRep HI-TEMP CF compatibility BigRep believes in being open, so our 3D printers can use any 3D printing filament compatible with the machine specifications. The same goes for our filaments: print BigRep materials on any 3D printer with the appropriate specs. Supported 3D Printer BigRep VIIO 250 BigRep VIIO 250 is a fully automated 3D printer for reliable industrial manufacturing. Supported 3D Printer BigRep ONE BigRep VIIO 250 is your reliable workhorse with a massive build volume and robust components. Supported 3D Printer BigRep PRO BigRep PRO is a fully enclosed industrial 3D printer for producing full-scale, large parts. Supported 3D Printer BigRep STUDIO BigRep STUDIO is a durable and cost-effective way to manufacture large-format, quality parts. See All 3D Printers See All 3D Printers Featured Application Helicopter Blade Restraint Cradles Aerospace and defense giant Leonardo - tasked by the Ministry of Defence to provide AgustaWestland AW101s for the Royal Navy - found that their pre-existing rotor blade restraint cradles were not living up to their standard. They turned to SFM Technology for the solution, resulting in the first 3D-printed main rotor blade restraint cradle, which was printed using BigRep's HI-TEMP CF. Learn more See All Applications See All Applications Physical Properties Material: PLA blend with carbon fiber Diameter: 2.85 mm Density: 1.20 g/cm³ Flexural Modulus (ISO 178): 7000 MPa Tensile Strength (ISO 527): 65 MPa Tensile Modulus (ATM D638): 7200 MPa Impact Strength, unnotched (ISO 179): 50 kJ/m2 HDT / B (ISO 750): 115 °C Recommended Print Settings Nozzle Temperature: 210 - 240 °C Print Bed Temperature: 50 - 80 °C Environmental Temperature: n.a. Specifications Safety Sheet Buy BigRep HI-TEMP CF Buy BigRep HI-TEMP CF Frequently asked questions Is BigRep PETG filament compatible with all 3D printers? Collapse Yes, the BigRep HI-TEMP CF is compatible with all open material system 3D printers with a heated print bed and adequate temperature extrusion capabilities (210-240°C). Is it safe to print HI-TEMP CF indoors? Expand Yes, it is, as long as the room has good ventilation or an air filtration system for the safety and comfort of the people using the 3D printer. How should HI-TEMP CF be stored? Expand HI-TEMP CF is a moderately hygroscopic material which means it absorbs moisture from the air which affects the print quality. We recommend filament storage with a dryer such as the DRYCON which keeps the filament in perfect condition. Printing with HI-TEMP CF vs. PLA, which is better? Expand HI-TEMP CF is stronger and more durable than PLA and can better withstand impacts without breaking. It is reinforced with 10% carbon fiber and therefore much stiffer than PLA. HI-TEMP CF is more heat resistant than PLA with a higher HDT (115°C vs 60 °C). Should I dry HI-TEMP CF filament? Expand Yes, drying HI-TEMP CF filament is important if it has been exposed to moisture. HI-TEMP CF can absorb water from the air resulting in bubbling or stringing while printing with it. We recommend using the BigRep DRYCON for 4-6 hours at 50°C, or use any industrial filament dryer or store it in a dry, airtight container with desiccants. What is the lifespan of HI-TEMP CF filament? Expand HI-TEMP CF filament has a long shelf life if stored properly in a cool, dry place with minimal exposure to moisture or UV light. Parts printed with HI-TEMP CF can also last for years, depending on factors such as exposure to sunlight, chemicals, or physical wear. More Materials HI-TEMP BigRep’s HI-TEMP is an ecological engineering-grade 3D printing filament for a wide variety of industrial and general applications. View material PA12 CF Stiff, durable, and with a great surface quality, BigRep's PA12 CF is an engineering-grade filament reinforced with 10% carbon fiber. View material PRO HT Balancing performance, appearance, and a reasonable price, BigRep PRO HT is a well-rounded filament choice for many different applications. View material PLA Designed for ease of use, BigRep PLA is perfect for prototyping, pattern making, end-use parts, and tooling applications. View material View All Materials View All Materials
