Materials
Proto-pasta Carbon Fiber PLA
Stiff, matte carbon-fiber PLA; abrasive.
Verified November 2026 · Proto-pasta data sheetPrint settings
- Nozzle temperature
- 195–225°C
- Bed temperature
- 50–60°C
- Density
- 1.3 g/cm³
- Length per kg (1.75 mm)
- ≈ 320 m
- Enclosure
- Not needed
- Drying
- 50°C for 6 h
- Typical price
- $50 per kg
About PLA-CF
Stiff and matte with fewer visible layer lines. Abrasive: use a hardened nozzle.
Getting good results with Proto-pasta Carbon Fiber PLA
- Start near the middle of the range (210°C) and print a temperature tower to find your printer's sweet spot.
- Faster printing needs a hotter nozzle; slow, detailed prints look best near the low end of the range.
- No enclosure needed; keep part cooling on after the first few layers.
- Dry it (50°C for 6 h) if you hear popping, see extra stringing, or the surface turns rough.
Plan a print with the print cost calculator or convert meters to grams with the filament converter. Always check the label on your spool, since makers update their recommendations.