Home / Materials & Finishes / Nylon 6 CF

Nylon 6 CF

Carbon-fiber-reinforced SLS nylon built for lightweight, structural parts needing extra stiffness.

Example: printed Nylon 6 CF

What is it?

Carbon-fiber-reinforced SLS nylon, offering significantly higher stiffness for lightweight structural parts.

Key behavior

High stiffness-to-weight ratio, positioned as a lightweight alternative to aluminum for some applications.

Why choose it

Structural, weight-sensitive parts needing more rigidity than standard nylon provides.

Applications

Drone structural frames, robotics arms, high-strength tooling fixtures.

Printing notes

Dark charcoal as-printed texture from the carbon fiber content, distinct from standard nylon's appearance.

Properties

Density1.1-1.2 g/cm3 (carbon-filled)
Typical Hardnessn/a
Typical Strength10,000-12,500 PSI tensile
Lead TimeConfirmed per RFQ
FinishingConfirmed per RFQ
Request a Quote

Send us a drawing. Get a real engineer's answer.

Upload your CAD file, materials, and target quantity — we'll come back with a manufacturability review and a quote. Our engineers review every request personally.