Quick3D 3DXTECH Obsidian Carbon Fiber Nylon
Obsidian · PA6 filament for FFF
Overview
A reformulated carbon-fibre Nylon 6 filament (version 2) tested on Markforged and open-source printers. 3DXTECH positions it as a direct, lower-cost substitute for Markforged Onyx, with improved strength, layer bonding, surface finish and reliability.
Summarised from the 3DXTECH product page.
- Material type
- Engineering
- Brand family
- Obsidian
- Polymer
- PA6
- Processing technology
- FFF
- Material form
- Filament
- Manufacturer
- 3DXTECH
- Reinforcements
- Carbon Fiber
Characteristics
- High tempHeat deflection temperature of 100 °C or more — keeps its shape in hot environments.
- Carbon fiberReinforced with carbon fiber for extra stiffness and a matte finish.
Applications
Based on this material's datasheet values. Every part is different — ask an engineer to confirm it suits yours.
Physical
- 1.2g/cm³ ASTM D792
- >10⁹Ω/sq ASTM D257
Thermal
- 147°C ASTM D648, 0.45 MPa
Mechanical
- 3500MPa ASTM D638
- 44MPa ASTM D638
- 11% ASTM D638
- 3800MPa ASTM D790
- 75MPa ASTM D790
Versus other PA6
See where it ranks against the 6 other PA6 materials we stock.
Typical values from each manufacturer's datasheet. Test methods can differ between brands, so treat small gaps as a tie.
Downloads
- Manufacturer datasheetSent on requestRequest
- Quick3D summaryThis page as a printable PDF
Values from the 3DXTECH technical data sheet and product page. Last updated . Typical values, not guaranteed minimums — see the disclaimer below.