Carbon Fiber Extreme Black PLA: material and uses
USA-made milled carbon fiber combines with virgin NatureWorks Ingeo PLA and Atomic’s additive package for a deep opaque black, matte-textured finish. Consider it for display models, rigid prototypes and workshop fixtures where PLA suits the operating conditions. Made in Indiana, USA.
Carbon fiber adds rigidity, but stiffness is not a guarantee of impact toughness or heat resistance. Evaluate the design, layer orientation, loads and operating temperature rather than treating carbon-fiber-filled PLA as a substitute for every engineering material.
Indicative color reference: #3B3B3B, attributed to Filamentcolors.xyz and not independently verified. Screens, lighting and print settings affect perceived color; a flat hex value cannot represent the textured finish.
Printing Carbon Fiber Extreme Black PLA
Published nozzle temperature: 210–230°C. Use a hardened steel nozzle, 0.40 mm or larger, as specified in the product’s hardware guidance. The filament is mildly abrasive to print nozzles.
Tune flow, cooling, retraction and speed for your printer and part geometry. Check your printer and feeding-system manufacturer’s guidance for carbon-fiber-filled filament rather than assuming compatibility with every setup.
Quality and specifications
Diameter tolerance: ±0.02 mm or better. Out of round: 0.04 mm or less.
Resin type: virgin NatureWorks Ingeo PLA plus Atomic additive package, with milled carbon fiber reinforcement.
Larger spool option
3.5 kg Carbon Fiber Extreme Black PLA
Spool returns
Spool-return program details and current terms
Carbon Fiber Extreme Black PLA FAQ
What is the finish like?
It is deep opaque black with a matte, slightly textured surface. Compare a sample print to judge it on your part.
What nozzle should I use?
Use a hardened steel nozzle, 0.40 mm or larger. Carbon fiber is abrasive to standard brass nozzles.
What nozzle temperature is listed?
The published nozzle range is 210–230°C. Tune for your printer and part rather than transferring settings from carbon fiber PETG, ABS or nylon.
Is it suitable for hot or impact-loaded parts?
Do not choose it on appearance or stiffness alone. Evaluate the operating temperature, loads and part design, and test a representative print before relying on it.
Can I try a sample or buy a larger spool?
Carbon Fiber Extreme Black PLA sample coil
The 3.5 kg spool option is linked above.
