Hi everyone,
We have some exciting news today! A new special filament, but this time based on the Amphora 3D polymer. The filament is infused with 20% carbon fiber, this means a lot of desirable properties in one filament:
- Extreme High Flex Modulus (6.2 GPa) / twice as stiff as PLA
- Moderate strain at break (8-10%), so no extreme brittle filament, butt toughness
- High Glass Temp. (Tg = 80C)
- Very high Melt strength
- Very high Melt Viscosity
- Good dimensional accuracy and stability
- Low odor / Styrene Free solution
- Easy processing on many platforms
- Highly attractive matt black surface
To demonstrate these awesome characteristics we have built the open RC Truggy from Thingiverse **,**completely made from the colorFabb XT-CF20. This is for sure one of the most breathtaking prints we have ever assembled.
CARBON FIBER IS ABRASIVE:
A special point of attention is the abrasive nature of the carbon fibers. In general these fibers will accelerate the nozzle-wear of brass nozzles, much faster than unfilled filaments. There colorFabb recommends to use nozzle’s from Stainless steel or hardened copper alloys.
Available for pre-order:
COME AND TRY IT:
Together with 3D Hubs we’re throwing a filament party: “3D Hubs Filament Workshop” in Amsterdam, and a week later in New York.
During the event, we will showcase the new filament! We will have a workshop of best practices and how to use on FDM printers. Now here’s the awesome: for each attendee we’ll prepare a custom made Colorfabb sample pack including the new special filament! Hope to see you there!
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Awesome! Very cool!
I have a challenge for ya!
Any self-respecting off-road RC is capable of withstanding extreme punishment at the hands of a “basher”. I challenge you to invite the staff of MaxBashing to try her out and see what she’s “made of”. 
http://www.maxbashing.com/mbforum/forum.php
Go for it!! 
Cheers,
AndyL
Pot8oSh3D
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Great job guys. I’ve had it printing on my Ultimaker 2.
First print results. Works great it prints really nice and it feels incredibly strong.
The print is with 0.1 mm with 50mms speed and 26% infill. Printer settings at 250ˆC with 120% flow
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