Materials Section 1 PLA-CF/PLA-GF-Zhejiang Chaoling Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd

While 3D printing equipment continues to be upgraded and iterated, Chaoling Intelligence also focuses on the research and development and expansion of 3D printing materials to meet the different needs of customers. While constantly expanding the types of printing materials and optimizing material formulas, we also dig deep into application scenarios to empower different industries.

1.PLA-CF

ForceTracer™ PLA-CF is a polylactic acid (PLA) material with chopped carbon fibers added. This not only enhances the stiffness of the material, but also gives the parts a matte appearance and a unique carbon fiber frosted texture. The model does not show any layering, and is low-key and not ordinary.

Carbon fiber helps reduce shrinkage during the printing process, resulting in very dimensionally accurate 3D printed parts with unique surface effects. Compared with ordinary PLA materials, the physical properties of PLA-CF have been greatly improved. Compared with nylon carbon fiber (PA-CF) materials, carbon fiber PLA has lower shrinkage and water absorption.

It is often used in many professional scenarios such as tooling and fixtures, machinery, drone manufacturing, and automobiles .

2.PLA-GF

ForceTracer™ PLA-GF is a polylactic acid (PLA) material with added chopped glass fibers. Compared with PLA-CF, it has higher stiffness and relatively low cost. The product is white and the color is adjustable.

Fiberglass helps reduce shrinkage during the printing process, resulting in very dimensionally accurate 3D printed parts with unique surface effects.

It is often used in many professional scenarios such as tooling and fixtures, machinery, drone manufacturing, and automobiles .

PLA-CF 3D printing performance parameters
performance Property	numerical value Parameter Value	unit Unit	Test Methods Test Method
Young's modulus Tensile modulus	1413	MPa	ISO 527, Type 1A
Tensile Strength Tensile strength	66	MPa	ISO 527, Type 1A
Elongation at break	15	%	ISO 527, Type 1A
Flexural modulus Bend modulus	2127	MPa	ISO 14125
Bending strength Bend strength	96	MPa	ISO 14125
Notched impact strength	8	kj/㎡	ISO 180
Heat distortion temperature HDT	~70	℃	ISO 75-1,2
Glass transition temperature/Tg	60	℃	ISO 11357-2
Melting temperature Tm	155-170	℃	ISO 11357-3

Particle printing temperature: 120-155℃ from feed to nozzle

Drying temperature: 60-80℃ 3-6h

PLA-GF 3D printing performance parameters
performance Property	numerical value Parameter Value	unit Unit	Test Methods Test Method
Young's modulus Tensile modulus	1971	MPa	ISO 527, Type 1A
Tensile Strength Tensile strength	85	MPa	ISO 527, Type 1A
Elongation at break	9	%	ISO 527, Type 1A
Flexural modulus Bend modulus	2631	MPa	ISO 14125
Bending strength Bend strength	136	MPa	ISO 14125
Notched impact strength	9	kj/㎡	ISO 180
Heat distortion temperature HDT	~70	℃	ISO 75-1,2
Glass transition temperature/Tg	60	℃	ISO 11357-2
Melting temperature Tm	155-170	℃	ISO 11357-3

Particle printing temperature: 120-155℃ from feed to nozzle

Drying temperature: 60-80℃ 3-6h