CARBON FIBER 3D PRINTING · SAN DIEGO
Carbon Fiber 3D Printing in San Diego
Upload a file, see your all-in price in seconds. PA6-CF, PET-CF and PLA-CF stocked — standard parts in 5–7 business days, rush in 1–2.
- 130 MPa tensile and 180°C HDT in PA6-CF — datasheet values we actually print to, not brochure maximums
- Hardened-steel nozzles and heated dry storage on every CF job; damp nylon is the #1 cause of weak parts
- Not sure which CF? Upload the part and tell us what it does — we recommend the cheapest material that clears it
STL, STEP, OBJ or 3MF · No account needed · $20 order minimum
1,000,000+ parts printed · Trusted by UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, Taylor Guitars
130 MPa
PA6-CF tensile · 180°C HDT
$0.07/cm³
PLA-CF & PET-CF · PA6-CF $0.123
5–7 days
Standard · rush in 1–2
$20
Order minimum · one part is fine
WHAT CARBON FIBER PARTS COST
Know the price before you talk to anyone.
Unlike most CF shops, pricing is never gated behind a quote form: PLA-CF and PET-CF run $0.07 per cm³, PA6-CF $0.123, and the quote shows the all-in total — setup, turnaround, shipping and tax — before you pay. Three reference points:
$20
One PA6-CF motor mount
A palm-sized 20 cm³ mount is about $10 of print, so a single part lands on the order minimum.
≈ $45
A set of four
Four of the same 20 cm³ mounts in PA6-CF, all-in.
1–2 days
Rush, when the build is this week
Rush is +60% with a $60 minimum; all three CF materials are stocked, so there is no filament lead time.
WHY TAKT 3D
Why Teams Choose Us for Carbon Fiber
Three CF Materials on the Shelf
PLA-CF for stiff cosmetic parts, PET-CF for tough functional parts, and PA6-CF carbon fiber nylon for production-grade strength. No special-order wait — all three run daily in our San Diego shop.
Published Pricing, Instant Quotes
Carbon fiber quotes elsewhere mean a form and a two-day wait. Upload your STL and see your CF price in seconds — $0.07/cm³ for PLA-CF and PET-CF, $0.123/cm³ for PA6-CF, published right on our pricing page.
Hardware That Handles Abrasive Fiber
Chopped carbon fiber chews through brass nozzles and prints poorly from a damp spool. Our CF machines run hardened-steel nozzles and filament comes straight from heated dry storage — every job, not just the fussy ones.
Real Strength Numbers
PA6-CF prints at 130 MPa tensile and 180°C HDT — we publish the datasheet values we actually see, not brochure maximums. If your part needs a specific margin, we'll tell you which material clears it.
Fast Turnaround, Local Pickup
Carbon fiber orders run our standard 5–7 business days, with rush available. Pick up free at our Miramar shop (7950 Silverton Ave Ste 205) or ship anywhere in the US via UPS Ground from $15.
Drone, Robotics & Defense Experience
Motor mounts that survive heatsoak, end effectors that hold stiffness at speed, brackets that replace machined aluminum — CF parts for San Diego's UAV, robotics, and defense-adjacent teams are our daily bread.
THE CF LINEUP
Three Carbon Fiber Materials, Real Numbers
Datasheet values we actually print to — tensile strength, heat deflection, and the published per-cm³ price. No brochure-speak.
- PA6-CF
- 130 MPa tensile · 180°C HDT · $0.123/cm³ — production nylon, 30% chopped CF
- PET-CF
- 65 MPa tensile · 78°C HDT · $0.07/cm³ — tough, moisture-stable workhorse
- PLA-CF
- 45 MPa tensile · 55°C HDT · $0.07/cm³ — stiff, matte, easy budget pick
- Build volume
- Up to 340 × 320 × 340 mm
- Tolerance
- ±0.2 mm typical, ±0.1 mm achievable
- Finish
- Matte black, low-gloss — CF's signature stealth look
- Inserts
- Heat-set threaded inserts installed in-house
- Turnaround
- 5–7 business days standard, rush available; free San Diego pickup or UPS Ground from $15
Have a file? See its price in all three CF materials.
APPLICATIONS
Carbon Fiber Parts We Print
Upload the file and the quote prices it in PA6-CF, PET-CF or PLA-CF in seconds.
Drone & UAV Hardware
Motor mounts, arms, camera gimbals, and antenna brackets. PA6-CF's 180°C HDT survives motor heatsoak that softens standard filaments mid-flight.
Robotics End Effectors
Grippers, tool changers, and arm segments where stiffness-to-weight decides cycle speed. CF nylon holds rigidity without the mass of machined aluminum.
Jigs, Fixtures & Tooling
Shop-floor fixtures that get dropped, clamped, and heat-cycled. CF-reinforced parts keep their dimensions where unfilled plastics creep.
Under-Hood & Near-Motor Brackets
Automotive and e-mobility brackets that live next to heat sources. 180°C HDT gives real margin where PETG (70°C) and ABS (98°C) tap out.
Aluminum Bracket Replacement
Many machined 6061 brackets are stiffness-driven, not strength-driven — and CF nylon delivers the stiffness at a fraction of the weight and cost, in days instead of next month.
Outdoor & Field Equipment
Camera rigs, sensor housings, and field-test hardware that need to shrug off sun, vibration, and rough handling between deployments.
PROCESS
From Upload to Parts in Hand
Standard CF parts are ready in 5–7 business days; rush in 1–2. The quote shows your exact ready-by date before you pay.
Upload Your File
Drop an STL or STEP on the instant quote page. Pick PLA-CF, PET-CF, or PA6-CF and the all-in price appears in seconds — no RFQ form, no sales call.
We Check Printability
Wall thicknesses, overhangs, and insert bosses get a human review before printing. If a design change would make the part stronger or cheaper, we flag it first.
Printed on CF-Ready Machines
Hardened-steel nozzles, heated dry-boxed filament, and profiles tuned per material. PA6-CF runs dried to spec — damp nylon is the #1 cause of weak CF parts.
Free Pickup or Nationwide Shipping
Carbon fiber orders run our standard 5–7 business days, with rush available. Free local pickup at 7950 Silverton Ave Ste 205, San Diego, or UPS Ground from $15 nationwide.
Deep-dive the datasheets on our PA6-CF, PET-CF, and PLA-CF material pages — or see what CF parts we build for drone & UAV and robotics teams.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this continuous carbon fiber or chopped fiber?
Chopped fiber. Our CF materials are filaments loaded with short carbon fibers — PA6-CF is nylon 6 with 30% carbon fiber by weight. That's different from continuous-fiber systems, which lay unbroken strands and cost 5–10× more per part. For most brackets, mounts, and fixtures, chopped CF delivers the stiffness win that matters at a price that lets you iterate.
How strong is carbon fiber 3D printing really?
PA6-CF prints at 130 MPa tensile strength — roughly 3× standard PLA and stronger than many cast aluminum alloys in tension. Just as important is stiffness: the carbon fill roughly doubles rigidity versus the base polymer, which is why CF parts feel like a different class of object. For stiffness-driven designs, it's a genuine machined-aluminum alternative.
Which carbon fiber material should I choose?
PLA-CF ($0.07/cm³) for stiff, matte, cosmetic or low-heat parts — it tops out at 55°C. PET-CF ($0.07/cm³) for functional parts that see moisture or moderate heat — 65 MPa and 78°C HDT. PA6-CF ($0.123/cm³) when you need production-grade numbers — 130 MPa and 180°C HDT. Not sure? Upload the part and tell us what it does; we'll recommend the cheapest material that clears your requirements.
How much does carbon fiber 3D printing cost?
PLA-CF and PET-CF run $0.07/cm³ of material; PA6-CF runs $0.123/cm³ — all published on our pricing page with a $20 order minimum. A palm-sized 20 cm³ motor mount in PA6-CF is about $10 per part, so a single mount lands on the $20 order minimum and a set of four runs about $45. Upload your STL for the exact number in seconds; unlike most CF shops, we never gate pricing behind a quote form.
How heat resistant are carbon fiber printed parts?
It depends entirely on the base polymer: PLA-CF deflects at 55°C, PET-CF at 78°C, and PA6-CF at 180°C. That last number is the difference-maker — we've reprinted customers' drone motor mounts in PA6-CF after motor heatsoak softened the same design in PET-CF. If your part lives near motors, engines, or electronics, start with the nylon.
How fast can I get carbon fiber parts in San Diego?
Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days; rush (1–2 business days) is available at +60% ($60 minimum). Local pickup is free at our shop at 7950 Silverton Ave Ste 205, San Diego, CA 92126 — Miramar / Mira Mesa, right off the 805. We keep all three CF materials stocked, so there's no filament lead time. Nationwide shipping goes UPS Ground from $15, with the exact rate calculated at checkout.
REQUEST A QUOTE
Bigger job? Skip the checkout.
Production runs, engineering materials and repeat builds are quoted by a person, not a calculator. Send drawings or just describe the run — you get a real price by email within one business day.
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Upload an STL, STEP, OBJ or 3MF (up to 100 MB) and see your all-in price in PA6-CF, PET-CF or PLA-CF in seconds — no account, $20 minimum. Rush in 1–2 business days. Free pickup in Miramar or UPS nationwide.