INTAMSYS PA12-CF is a carbon-fiber-reinforced PA12, or Nylon 12, filament developed for strong, dimensionally stable industrial parts.
The material contains 15% chopped carbon fiber, which significantly improves its stiffness, strength, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. Carbon-fiber reinforcement also helps produce a refined surface finish suitable for functional prototypes and end-use components.
Compared with PA6 or Nylon 6, PA12-CF is less sensitive to moisture. Its lower water absorption helps printed parts retain more consistent mechanical properties and dimensions when exposed to changing humidity.
INTAMSYS identifies PA12-CF as providing excellent interlayer bonding, overall mechanical performance, and surface quality. These characteristics make it suitable for rigid, lightweight components, production tooling, manufacturing fixtures, automotive applications, robotic components, and functional industrial parts.
The filament has a diameter of 1.75 mm, is supplied in black, and is available in 1 kg and 2 kg spools.
PA12-CF is officially supported by the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO. Because the material contains chopped carbon fiber, it must be printed using the printer’s wear-resistant, hardened-steel-tip nozzle intended for abrasive fiber-filled materials.
For dual-material printing on the FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO, INTAMSYS’ current 2026 compatibility matrix identifies SP3052 as the corresponding breakaway support filament.
The 2 kg spool exceeds the documented 1 kg-per-spool capacity of the FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO’s built-in filament box. A compatible external heavy-duty spool holder and feeding arrangement may be required. Confirm the setup before ordering.
Key benefits
- 15% chopped carbon-fiber reinforcement
- High stiffness and strength
- Higher heat resistance
- Lower moisture absorption than Nylon 6
- Stable mechanical properties
- Excellent interlayer bonding
- Excellent overall mechanical performance
- High-quality printed surface
- Good dimensional stability
- Suitable for rigid and lightweight industrial parts
- Officially compatible with the FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO
- Available in 1 kg and 2 kg spools
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Material |
Carbon-fiber-reinforced Nylon 12 |
| Material abbreviation |
PA12-CF |
| Polymer type |
Polyamide 12 |
| Reinforcement |
15% chopped carbon fiber |
| Filament diameter |
1.75 mm |
| Color |
Black |
| Available spool sizes |
1 kg and 2 kg |
| Material category |
Engineering thermoplastic composite |
| Relative density |
1.17 g/cm³ |
| Moisture sensitivity |
Lower than PA6/Nylon 6 |
| Water solubility |
Insoluble |
| Physical form |
Solid filament |
| Odor |
Odorless or negligible |
| Interlayer bonding |
Excellent |
| Surface quality |
Excellent |
| Temperature resistance |
Enhanced by carbon-fiber reinforcement |
| Compatible printer |
INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO |
| Recommended support for PRO 310 NEO |
INTAMSYS SP3052 |
| Support-removal method |
Breakaway |
| Brand |
INTAMSYS |
Typical applications
- Automotive components
- Robotics components
- Lightweight structural parts
- Industrial jigs and fixtures
- Manufacturing tools
- Functional prototypes
- End-use production parts
- Equipment brackets
- Housings and covers
- Dimensionally stable components
- Low-volume production parts
- Parts exposed to changing humidity
- Rigid mechanical components
Compatibility
Compatible main product:
- INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO
The official FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO page, product brochure, and material compatibility table include PA12-CF among the printer’s supported materials.
Required printing hardware:
Use the FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO combined nozzle with a hardened-steel tip intended for fiber-filled materials. The standard integrated CuCrZr nozzle is not intended for PA12-CF.
INTAMSYS also recommends dedicating one nozzle to one material where possible to improve process stability and simplify material management.
Compatible support filament for FUNMAT PRO 310 NEO:
- INTAMSYS SP3052
- Support type: Breakaway
- Removal method: Manual breakaway
- Manufacturer SKU: 1114-0025
- Spool size: 1 kg
- MSRP: $125.00
Recommended support material: INTAMSYS SP3052
SP3050 should not be presented as the primary PA12-CF support for the PRO 310 NEO unless INTAMSYS provides additional confirmation.
Storage and handling
- Store the filament in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
- Keep the packaging or storage container tightly closed.
- Protect the filament from moisture contamination.
- Keep it away from heat, sparks, flames, and ignition sources.
- Use suitable exhaust ventilation during printing.
- Use ventilation wherever dust is produced during sanding, drilling, cutting, or finishing.
- Wear gloves when handling hot or molten material.
- Molten polymer can cause severe burns.
- Carbon-fiber particles and dust may irritate the skin, eyes, throat, and respiratory system.
- Wear appropriate eye, skin, and respiratory protection during mechanical post-processing.
- Follow the drying instructions in the current official Tech Sheet before printing.