add:north PLA-CF print temperature and settings
The settings add:north publishes for its PLA-CF: 200 °C at the nozzle and 60 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
add:north's recommended nozzle range is about 15°C cooler than the typical PLA-CF across the 7 PLA-CF lines we track (median 200–230°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 200 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 60 °C | |
| Density | 1.25 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 7 PLA-CF lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size add:north sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ≈ 333 m |
Printing PLA-CF (carbon fiber PLA)
Full PLA-CF (carbon fiber PLA) guide →PLA reinforced with chopped carbon fiber: stiffer and more dimensionally stable than plain PLA, with a matte finish.
1 add:north PLA-CF colors
- PLA CF - Black
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print add:north PLA-CF at?
add:north lists 200–200°C at the nozzle and 60–60°C for the bed. Start mid-range, then go hotter for faster printing or better layer bonding and cooler if you see stringing.
How many meters are on a 1 kg spool of add:north PLA-CF?
About 333 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.25 g/cm³.
How many colors does add:north PLA-CF come in?
1 in the data we track, including PLA CF - Black.