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Filament print guide

filament

PPA-CF

A quick-reference guide for printing PPA-CF. Values are ideal starting ranges, not machine-specific. Dial in from here for your printer and brand.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

See spool label

Bed temperature

See spool label

Print difficulty

5 / 5

Density

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Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: extreme.
  • Absorbs moisture from the air. Keep it sealed with desiccant and dry it before printing for clean results.
  • Safe out of a dry box for roughly 4 hour(s) before it starts taking on moisture.

Great for

  • High-temp industrial tooling
  • Automotive under-bonnet
  • Aerospace

Avoid for

  • Beginners
  • Open printers
  • Budget builds

Watch out for

  • Needs 290C+ nozzle and full enclosure
  • Hardened nozzle mandatory