Bambu PAHT-CF is a composite of PA12 and carbon fiber. Inheriting the advantages of low water absorption from PA12 and high-performance carbon fiber, Bambu PAHT-CF offers excellent mechanical and thermal properties that can be maintained well even when the prints get wet. Higher Z adhesion layers and flexibility make it ideal for creating engineering parts such as functional prototypes, machining fixtures, injection molds, jigs, and low-volume production parts.
With a 50% lower water absorption rate compared to normal PA-CF,
Bambu PAHT-CF maintains excellent mechanical properties and dimensional stability even when exposed to high humidity.
Deflection from Dry to Wet
| Normal PA-CF | PAHT-CF | |
| Saturated Water Absorption Rate/% ( 25 °C, 55% RH ) | 1.70 | 0.88 |
| Bending Strength - XY/MPa (Dry) | 128 | 125 |
| Bending Strength - XY/MPa (Wet) | 76 | 115 |
| Bending Strength - Z/MPa (Dry) | 48 | 61 |
| Bending Strength - Z/MPa (Wet) | 34 | 49 |
| Bending Modulus - XY/MPa (Dry) | 4420 | 4230 |
| Bending Modulus - XY/MPa (Wet) | 2210 | 3640 |
| Bending Modulus - Z/MPa (Dry) | 1470 | 1820 |
| Bending Modulus - Z/MPa (Wet) | 770 | 1480 |
| Decline rate of mechanical properties after absorbing water/% | 40%-45% | 12%-18% |
*Both PA-CF and PAHT-CF need to be dried at 80 °C for 12 hours before printing.
Bambu PAHT-CF shows much higher adhesion in Z layers compared to normal PA-CF,
bringing it the ability to withstand high levels of impact or stress without breaking or deforming.
| Normal PA-CF | PAHT-CF | Improved % | |
| Bending Strength - Z/MPa | 48 | 61 | 27% |
| Bending Modulus - Z/MPa | 1470 | 1820 | 24% |
| Impact Strength - Z/(kJ/m²) | 5.7 | 13.3 | 133% |
*Both PA-CF and PAHT-CF need to be dried at 80 °C for 12 hours before printing.
Bambu PAHT-CF is designed to meet the demands of various industrial
and engineering applications where high strength and durability are required.
The heat deflection temperature of Bambu PAHT-CF is up to 194℃ (0.45MPa)*, making it useful in applications where the printed parts may be exposed to high temperatures without deforming or losing their strength.
*The long-term temperature resistance is related to the structure and usage scenario of the model itself.
Bambu PAHT-CF comes with a high-temperature resistant spool, which is not prone to deformation in the drying process. Continuing our concept of reducing plastic waste, the spool can also be reused with other Bambu refills.
| Recommended | Not Recommended | |
| Build Plate | High Temperature Plate Engineering Plate | Cool Plate |
| Hotend | Hotend with Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.6 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.8 mm)* | Hotend with Stainless Steel Nozzle (all size) Hotend with Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.2 mm) |
| Glue | Glue Stick | Liquid Glue |
*As the nozzle size increases, the probability of clogging decreases, but the print quality also decreases. Therefore, it is recommended to use a 0.6 mm Hardened Steel nozzle to avoid clogging while maintaining optimal print quality.
All printing parameters are embedded in RFID, which can be read through our AMS (Automatic Material System).
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| PET-CF | PAHT-CF | |
| Composition | PET, carbon fiber | PA 12 and other long-chain PA, carbon fiber |
| Hotend Compatibility | Hardened Steel 0.6 (recommended), 0.4, 0.8 mm | |
| Build Plate Compatibility | Engineering Plate, High Temperature Plate, Textured PEI Plate | |
| Glue | Glue Stick / Liquid Glue | Glue Stick |
| AMS Compatibility | NO | YES |
| Print Speed | < 100 mm/s | < 100 mm/s |
| Toughness (Impact Strength - XY) | 36.0 kJ/m² | 57.5 kJ/m² |
| Strength (Bending Strength - XY) | 131 MPa | 125 MPa |
| Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY) | 5320 MPa | 4230 MPa |
| Layer Adhesion (Impact Strength - Z) | 4.5 kJ/m² | 13.3 kJ/m² |
| Heat Resistant（HDT, 0.45 MPa） | 205 °C | 194 °C |
| Saturated Water Absorption Rate / % (25 °C，55% RH) | 0.37 | 0.88 |
| Recommended Printing Settings | |
| Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) | 80 °C, 8 - 12 h |
| Printing and Keeping Container's Humidity | < 20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) |
| Nozzle Temperature | 260 - 290 °C |
| Bed Temperature (with Glue) | 80 - 100 °C |
| Printing Speed | < 100 mm/s |
| Physical Properties | |
| Density | 1.06 g/cm³ |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 220 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 194 °C |
| Melting Temperature | 225 °C |
| Melt Index | 14.4 ± 2.0 g/10 min |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength | 92 ± 7 MPa |
| Breaking Elongation Rate | 8.4 ± 1.8 % |
| Bending Modulus | 4230 ± 210 MPa |
| Bending Strength | 125 ± 7 MPa |
| Impact Strength | 57.5 ± 3.4 kJ/m² |
• Drying conditions: 80℃ for 8 hrs. PAHT-CF is highly sensitive to humidity. To achieve optimal printing performance, it is recommeded further drying before use and after storage. For more details please refer to: Filament drying instructions on WIKI.
• Bambu PAHT-CF has high thermal insulation requirements during the printing process, making it unsuitable for use with open-frame printers.
• For better print results, please refer to: Printing tips for Engineering materials on WIKI.
• When printing a model with support, we recommend removing the support structures within 2 hours after printing to prevent them from sticking after absorbing moisture. If sticking occurs, dry the model to ease the removal.
Filament with Spool*1 & Desiccant*1
Package*1
| Specimen Size | 150 mm (L) * 10 mm (W) * 2.5 mm (H) |
| Loading Weight | 1.02 KG |
| Printing Settings | All specimens were printed at a nozzle temperature of 280℃, bed temperature of 100℃, and printing speed of 100mm/s. |
| Filament States |
•Dry specimens were annealed and dried at 80°C for 12 hours before testing.
• Wet specimens were placed under the environment conditions of 25℃, 55% RH and reached the saturated water absorption rate.
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