🌪️ Proto-Pasta HTP21705-CFL Light Gray Composite Carbon Fiber HTPLA: Cutting-Edge Carbon Fiber Infused HTPLA for Enhanced Strength and Versatility Review

I loved this filament when I first bought it - I thought the quality was amazing, the end result was excellent. However, over time I have found (even after replacing MANY parts on my printer like the nozzle, bowden tube, gears, etc.) that the extruder gear keeps skipping even though there are no print issues. I mean it's very difficult for a printer to actually extrude this filament - it's gritty due to additives (carbon fiber particles I?). In any case, if you want to print like I did…

My search for a filament that boasted strength, heat resistance and a beautiful finish led me to this filament and I was not disappointed. While I'm not ready to test just how far its heat resistance can extend over different periods of time, I've already been pleased and even impressed with this product. Heat resistance: when I heat treated it in the oven. , it seemed to hold its shape until I preheated the oven to 200+F, which is very impressive. It's worth noting that the recommended…

Where to start? What about the packaging: Having a plastic bag was nice, having this non-vacuum sealed bag wasn't, especially when the silica gel bag is half the size of what comes with the other filaments I buy. While the cardboard spool is technically much more recyclable than the regular plastic spool, it feels like something that was made for an elementary school art project and would be a hassle to repurpose for another use (I have the old plastic spools for storage for the parts and…