--- title: How to print with BCN3D PET CF15 description: The easiest material filled with carbon fiber to print. It combines the great mechanical resistance of the PAHT CF15 and the chemical resistance of the PP GF30 --- [Skip to content](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/pet-cf15-filament-bcn3d#main-content) - [English](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/pet-cf15-filament-bcn3d) - [Español](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/pet-cf15-filament-bcn3d) English Show submenu for translations [Contact support](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://support.bcn3d.com/repair-service?hsLang=en) ![knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png\]](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Header/knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png?height=40&name=knowledge-base-header-bcn3d-logo.png) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.bcn3d.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.bcn3d.com/) - - [English](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/pet-cf15-filament-bcn3d) - [Español](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/pet-cf15-filament-bcn3d) English Show submenu for translations - [Contact support](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://support.bcn3d.com/repair-service) - [BCN3D forum](https://www.bcn3d.com/community/) [BCN3D forum](https://www.bcn3d.com/community/) Hello. 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It combines the great mechanical resistance of the PAHT CF15 and the chemical resistance of the PP GF30   --- | | [**EN**](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/pet-cf15-filament-bcn3d) | [**ES**](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/pet-cf15-filament-bcn3d?hsLang=en) | | --- | --- | --- | --- ### What is PET CF15? | ![pet-cf15-bcn3d-printed-part](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/PET%20CF15/pet-cf15-bcn3d-printed-part.png?width=688&name=pet-cf15-bcn3d-printed-part.png) | **PET CF15 (Polyethylene Terephthalate carbon fiber reinforced)** is the easiest material filled with carbon fiber to print and can be printed directly on glass. It combines high dimensional stability and very low moisture absorption for applications in humid operating environments. | | --- | --- | The heat-resistant property, strength, and stiffness make this filament highly suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. **To use PET CF15** filament you must[install the hotend X](https://www.bcn3d.com/product/hotend-x/). Printing PET CF15, PAHT CF15 or PP GF30 with a standard nozzle will seriously damage the hotend. ### **PET CF15 compatibility with BCN3D printers / hotends**   | ✔ | ✔ | **✗** | **✗** | **✗** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ![Epsilon-header](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/Epsilon-header.jpg?width=450&name=Epsilon-header.jpg) | ![w27-epsilon-series-bcn3d](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/w27-epsilon-series-bcn3d.png?width=600&name=w27-epsilon-series-bcn3d.png) | ![d25-sigma-series-bcn3d](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/d25-sigma-series-bcn3d.png?width=600&name=d25-sigma-series-bcn3d.png) | ![Sigmax-header-3-prints](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/Sigmax-header-3-prints.jpg?width=450&name=Sigmax-header-3-prints.jpg) | ![Sigma-header-3prints](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/Sigma-header-3prints.jpg?width=450&name=Sigma-header-3prints.jpg) | | Hotend X | Hotend X | | | | ### **Supported materials combinations** The PET CF15 is compatible with the following BCN3D Filaments. | **Standard materials** | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PLA **✗** | TPU **✔** | PVA **✔** | BVOH **✔** | TPLA **✗** | PET-G **✔** | | | | | | | | **Technical materials** | | | | | | | | | | | | | ABS **✔** | PA **✗** | PP **✗** | | | | | | | | | | | **Composite materials** | | | | | | | | | | | | | PAHT CF15  ![e-experimental](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/e-experimental.png?width=18&name=e-experimental.png) | PP GF30 **✗** | PET CF15 **✔** | 316L **✗** | 17-4 PH **✗** | | | | | | | | ### **PET CF15 printing settings - Hotend X** | **Extruder temperature** | 245ºC - 265ºC | | --- | --- | | **Build plate temperature** | 95ºC | | **Printing speed** | 30 - 60 mm/s | | **Retraction speed** | 25 mm/s | | **Retraction distance** | 6.5 mm | | **Cooling fan** | 0% | | **Minimum layer height** | 0.15 mm | - **Note:** BCN3D Lab develops specific configurations for each material and printer. Make sure to use the last [BCN3D Stratos](https://www.bcn3d.com/bcn3d-stratos/) version. ### **Build plate adhesion** | PET CF15 has almost no warping. It is optional to use [Magigoo](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/magigoo-tips-tricks?hsLang=en) when printing this filament. You will get optimal results using a clean printing surface. If you use Magigoo, it's best to apply it when the printing bed is cool. Use the [Mesh Mapping](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping?hsLang=en) to ensure that the model is properly attached to the build plate. | ![BCN3D\_Technologies-Magigoo\_1](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Materials/General/BCN3D_Technologies-Magigoo_1.png?width=110&height=236&name=BCN3D_Technologies-Magigoo_1.png) | | --- | --- | ### **Recommendations:** Plastics absorb moisture from the air. When the material is not in use for extended periods of time, it is recommended to keep the PET CF15 spools [in a box or airtight container with desiccant to keep them dry](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/handle-storage-filament-bcn3d?hsLang=en). PET CF15 emits low levels of fumes and particles when printed. We recommend printing it in a well-ventilated area to ensure a healthy environment. ### Digital documentation of the PET CF15 Here you can find and download the Technical data and the Safety data sheets of our PET CF15: | ![download-arrow](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Button/download-arrow.png?width=25&name=download-arrow.png) | [Technical data sheet](https://www.bcn3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BCN3D-Filaments-Technical-Data-Sheet-PET-CF15.pdf) | ![download-arrow](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BCN3D/Knowledge%20base/Button/download-arrow.png?width=25&height=25&name=download-arrow.png) | [Safety data sheet](https://www.bcn3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ULTRAFUSE%C2%AEPETCF15_11120960_SDS_GEN_EU_EN_6-0_NL07.pdf) | | --- | --- | --- | --- |   | **Send us your comments about this article** | [![feedback-button](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Button/feedback-button.png?width=179&name=feedback-button.png)](https://share.hsforms.com/1F7t1sBuOQyWlAeRwwFSjgQ3fec5) | | --- | --- | | #### **RELATED ARTICLES** | | | [![TIPS-AND-TRICKS-PET-CF15](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/PET%20CF15/TIPS%20AND%20TRICKS%20PET%20CF15.png?width=600&height=336&name=TIPS%20AND%20TRICKS%20PET%20CF15.png)](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/pet-cf15-tips?hsLang=en) | [![hotend x eng](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Related%20Articles%20English/hotend%20x%20eng.png?width=600&name=hotend%20x%20eng.png)](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/hotend-x-bcn3d?hsLang=en) |     - 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