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Rigid X

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PETG filament with carbon fibre ideal for a wide range of demanding applications.

Addnorth is a Swedish 3D printing filament manufacturer renowned for producing very high quality filaments, as well as for the strong development of materials for science and engineering applications.

Rigid X is a carbon fibre reinforced PETG-based filament.

Carbonfil's base component, PETG, is a thermoplastic copolyester (extruded polyethylene terephthalate glycol copolyester). PETG is a modified version of the simpler PET. It is a non-toxic thermoplastic polymer widely used in the manufacture of clothing and products such as containers. Unlike PET filaments, PETG filaments do not crystallise on heating and are therefore very tough and flexible, as well as chemically resistant (it is resistant to water, acids, alkalis and alcohols).

The combination of PETG and carbon fibres means that Rigid X filament combines the main properties of PETG, such as its excellent chemical resistance, heat resistance and UV resistance, with the added rigidity provided by the carbon fibre. This filament is ideal for a wide range of demanding applications, such as vehicle parts, accessories or jigs.

Parts printed with Rigid X.

Image 1: Parts printed with Rigid X. Source: Addnorth.

Parts made from the filament have good mechanical properties, but with a similar ease of printability to PLA, thanks to the excellent interlayer adhesion and low warpage of Addnorth's Rigid X filament.

In addition to all its mechanical properties and printability, the Rigid X filament's matt black finish makes it attractive even for architectural and design applications.

Matt black finish of Rigid X filament.

Image 2: Matt black finish of Rigid X filament. Source: Addnorth.

As with other loaded filaments (Nylon AF80, Carbonfil, CPE CF112 Carbon, etc.), it is recommended to use a nozzle with at least 0.5 mm exit diameter to avoid possible clogging.

In addition, carbon fibre can be quite abrasive and can cause wear on standard brass nozzles, so it is recommended to use a hardened steel nozzle such as the E3D hardened steel nozzle or the MK8 hardened steel nozzle.

Due to its versatility, mechanical properties and excellent surface finish, this material is highly recommended for the manufacture of functional prototypes as well as final parts.

Elongation at break (%) 8
Tensile strength (MPa) 52
Tensile modulus (MPa) 5120
Flexural strength (MPa) 89
Flexural modulus (MPa) 4930
Softening temperature (ºC) 82
UV resistance UV resistance
Fiber reinforced Fiber reinforced
Chemical resistance Chemical resistance
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It is recommended to print Rigid X filament at a temperature of 245 - 260 ºC and a temperature of 60 - 70 ºC on the hot bed.

Rigid X filament works on any type of printing base and has excellent adhesion to the printing base. However, to ensure perfect adhesion of the material to the substrate, it is possible to use BuildTak, DimaFixPrintaFix or Magigoo.

Due to the carbon fibre loads that wear out the brass extruders, it is advisable to use a hardened steel nozzle and it is also advisable to use cleaning filament at the end of printing with this filament.

Rigid X filament is a hygroscopic material. It is recommended to store the material in a vacuum-sealed bag with desiccants, or a vacuum-sealed filament container such as those from PrintDry. In case of moisture absorption, it is recommended to dry the filament in a filament dryer such as PrintDry Pro.

General information
Manufacturer Addnorth
Material Rigid X
Format 1 Kg spool
Density 1.32 g/cm3
Filament diameter 1.75 or 2.85 mm
Diameter tolerance ±0,025 mm
Filament length ± 315 m (1.75 mm)
± 118 m (2.85 mm)
Colour Matt black - Black
RAL/Pantone -
Printing properties (1)
Printing temperature 245-265 ºC
Base/bed temperature 60 - 70 ºC
Chamber temperature Not required
Layer fan Not Recommended
Print speed 30-50 mm/s
Nozzle diameter >0.6 mm
Extrusion Multiplier -
Mechanical properties
Izod impact resistance  -
Charpy impact resistance  -
Elongation at break  8 %
Tensile strength  52 MPa
Tensile modulus  5120 MPa
Bending strength 89 MPa
Bending modulus  4930 MPa
Surface hardness  -
Thermal properties
Softening temperature 82 ºC
Melting temperature -
Specific properties
Transparency Opaque
Additional information
HS Code 3916.9
Spool diameter (outside) 200 mm
Spool diameter (inner bore) 52 mm
Spool width 55 mm


* The typical values listed in this table should be considered as a reference. Actual values may vary depending on the 3D printer model used, part design and printing conditions. We recommend confirming the final results and properties with your own tests. For further information please refer to the product data sheet.

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