Carbon Fiber PETG: Is it worth it? Best PETG Print Settings 

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As I've replied to other comments, my friends and I have had much better experiences with CF PETG. I do think the Eryone brand is not a great example of the filament type. My #1 recommendation would be Tinmorry followed by Voxelab AKA Flashforge. While CF or other fibers definitely don't automatically make parts stronger and can decrease layer adhesion, they add other desirable properties. Generally, better bridging and overhangs, easier printing at higher temperatures, less stringing, a more uniform if matte finish, less visible layer lines, and yes more stiffness. Good CF PETG should be like easy mode printing PETG with a really cool finish. Another example of material made easier and better in multiple ways by fiber is glass fiber polycarbonate AKA GF PC. As always, it's just important to remember how much filament can vary by brand and even by color or batch, and that print settings can drastically affect results. Good video though!

Some of the cheaper "Carbon Fiber"-Filament only has Carbon Fiber powder or very short fibers inside, which do not contribute to the mechanical properties at all. I used Extrudr PETG CF and noticed a big difference to normal PETG and it was perfectly fine to print, no print setting adjustment needed.

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I love PLA, the looks, the ease of use, the non toxic and semi biodegradable nature, the renewable part and the stiffness. But high temp really ruins it even at moderate levels. I think eventually we will have a PLA ++ or PLA 2 that has all the good plus better temp resilience.

I've been told PETG CF is significantly easier to print than regular PETG because the CF helps with the moisture and bridging during prints I bought 2 spools to try out because I hate printing regular PETG but I want to print things to go in my garage and not have them warp..

I print PETG CF at 260c because the hardened steel nozzles need a lot of temp to maintain good extrusion and layer adhesion. I use no fan for first layers and then 25% with an enclosure. In the summer, I up the fan to 50%

My experience with PETG CF has been disappointing to put it lightly. Annealing might help, but the cf is basically ruining PETG’s best attribute which is flexibility before breaking. Long strand cf would be better, but chopped cf is a waste.

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Try PCTG, basically PETG but better, and maybe pla with CF or other brands of petg, as it differs alot, also try to print PETG really hot even if it strings, it makes it adhere better preventing the delamination.

I primarily use PETG for its UV resistance and its temperature resistance but mostly the UV. PLA will not only melt or deform in sunlight but it will deteriorate as well. Not good for parts that need to be outside in the weather. I think that CF PETG is more for aesthetics and nothing more. It gives you that flat black finish that some find desirable.

I'd use PLA+ if heat isn't going to be an issue, if heat is, then ASA....

I noticed that petg strength and stringing etc differentiate even with different color of the same brand. It can be that pla is stronger but in sommer its different story.. Try to use phone holder in car or so.. Pla is useless outdoors

Everything I've seen so far makes it seem that CF infused filaments are a gimmick.

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It appears cf filament is a waste of time and money

Carbon fiber for consumer-grade 3d printers is a gimmick and a waste of money. Even under the BEST circumstances carbon fiber filament adds almost nothing to the the parts. Consumer-grade FDM printers are amazing, and for light-wear items and rapid prototyping, the are incredible machines. If you need more strength and stiffness, then there are better options.

You're using sum-ting-wong brand CF PETG. Get better material.

PLA is stiffer than most other types.

Petg is a waste of time. I print rc cards parts and can tell you from experience that pla plus can handle much more abuse than petg.