Carbon-fiber filament — cost and pricing guide
CF-filled filaments print stiff, dimensionally stable parts but chew through nozzles - add hardened-nozzle wear to overhead.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material price | $45-90/kg |
| Density | ~1.3 g/cm³ |
| Process | FDM 3D Printing |
| Typical uses | drone frames, brackets, stiff fixtures |
What drives the real part cost
Material price is only one input. The full per-part cost adds machine time at your all-in hourly rate, hands-on labor, a failure or scrap allowance, and your margin. On most Carbon-fiber filament parts, machine time and labor outweigh the material itself — which is why per-kg price comparisons alone mislead.
Pro tip
Add $0.5-1 per print of tooling overhead for nozzle and drivetrain wear.
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