Posted: 4/8/2026 2:40:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Emt1581][Edited]
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I have PLA and PETG loaded in the AMS atop my P1S. Also have a sealed roll of carbon fiber. No clue how much a full 200rd nutsack weighs. I'm guessing 5-7lbs. But any guesses what filament was used or if PLA or PETG would handle the weight/angular force from movement? Thanks!  Attached File |
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Originally Posted By mvintx: I'm thinkin' if you've got the CF filament, the part would be a lot stronger with it than with PLA or PETG. There's a bit of a learning curve with CF so you might as well start now. I keep telling myself that. I was told I need to print while the spool is in the dryer. Any idea on a temp? Also, no one knew how to edit settings in Bambu for CF. That might be it's own thread. Thanks |
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Originally Posted By Emt1581: Also have a sealed roll of carbon fiber. The physical properties of the base polymer material is more important when discussing use cases. |
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Originally Posted By D_Man: Carbon fiber what? There is no "carbon fiber" filament, rather it's some base polymer with bits of CF mixed into it, usually to add stiffness, texture, and a matte appearance. The physical properties of the base polymer material is more important when discussing use cases. PA6-CF |
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Originally Posted By Emt1581: I have PLA and PETG loaded in the AMS atop my P1S. Also have a sealed roll of carbon fiber. No clue how much a full 200rd nutsack weighs. I'm guessing 5-7lbs. But any guesses what filament was used or if PLA or PETG would handle the weight/angular force from movement? Thanks! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/125109/1000010599_jpg-3743330.JPG |
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Originally Posted By Smokehouse_83: Once you go sunlu pa6cf with the 300blk settings you’ll never go back. Shits 130 bucks for 4 1kg rolls on eBay. I’ll probably never use anything else for 3d2a. Dry it for a few days and print from your drier. PA6-CF is great for a lot of things but it's not the best filament for every application. When it absorbs moisture it loses a ton of the rigidity it had when it was first printed. This is good for firearms because it adds loads of impact resistance, it's not good for things that you want to stay rigid. PA6 is also subject to creep (it deforms when under constant load). Probably not the best long term choice for this part. |