Carbon Fiber Nylon 6 Car Parts: 3D Printing Workflow Tutorial on the 22IDEX

LEARN MORE: https://www.visionminer.com/22idex Looking to 3D print strong, durable parts with carbon fiber nylon? In this detailed step-by-step tutorial, we guide you through the entire workflow of printing PA6+CF (carbon fiber nylon 6) on the Vision Miner 22 IDEX V3 3D printer. What You’ll Learn in This Video: • Material Selection: Why PA6+CF is perfect for high-strength, lightweight, heat-resistant parts, like custom brackets, intakes, and other automotive applications. • Printer Setup: Leveraging the advanced capabilities of the Vision Miner 22IDEX V3 – a heated chamber, 500°C nozzles, and massive build volume (14x14x17 inches) – to ensure optimal part quality. • Slicing Tips: Using PrusaSlicer for support optimization, efficient tree structures, and fine-tuning your 3D model for maximum success. • Prepping for Success: The importance of drying your filament, preheating your printer, and using Nano Polymer Adhesive for flawless bed adhesion every time. • First Layer Mastery: Tips to ensure your first layer is perfectly laid down, setting the stage for a successful, warp-free print. Why PA6+CF? PA6+CF offers an ideal balance of rigidity, heat resistance (up to 150°C!), and toughness for demanding applications. This material is great for automotive, aerospace, and engineering projects, especially when you want high-strength parts without the complexity of advanced polymers like ULTEM or PEEK. Plus, it’s much easier to print when paired with a printer like the 22IDEX V3! Our 22IDEX V3 is built to handle tough materials like PA6+CF with ease, delivering unmatched dimensional accuracy, layer adhesion, and print quality. The machine’s advanced features, like independent dual extrusion (IDEX) and a fully enclosed heated chamber, make it a game-changer for professionals who demand reliability. Bed adhesion issues? Say goodbye to failed prints! Nano Polymer Adhesive works wonders for high-temp materials like PA6+CF. In this video, we show you how a thin coat can handle 36-hour prints without peeling or curling. Pro tip: A single application can last over 45 prints! We dive into the art of painting supports, testing organic vs. traditional support styles, and ensuring your parts come off the plate easily. You’ll see how to avoid overkill supports, save material, and reduce post-processing time for cleaner results. Who Is This For? This tutorial is perfect for: • Automotive fabricators creating custom components for vehicles. • Engineers needing high-performance functional parts. • Hobbyists exploring advanced materials for creative projects. • Small businesses seeking reliable, professional-grade 3D printing solutions. Not sure if PA6+CF is right for your application? Contact us! Our team is here to guide you through material selection, printer setup, and everything in between. Shop the Vision Miner 22IDEX V3: https://www.visionminer.com/22idex Explore Materials: https://www.visionminer.com/materials At Vision Miner, we’re not just here to sell you 3D printers and scanners—we’re here to support you with tools that actually get the job done. Our focus is on high-temp, industrial-grade equipment that can handle materials like ABS, PEEK, PEKK, and Ultem, so you can create durable, top-quality parts for serious applications. Check out our website at https://www.visionminer.com -- we've got a full line-up of industrial 3D printers, professional 3D scanners, as well as tools and accessories like our Nano Polymer adhesive. When it's all said and done, though, we prioritize building strong relationships with our customers. When you call us, you won’t get a corporate receptionist -- our team is here speak with you and determine what the right equipment for your project REALLY is -- even if we don't sell it. Naca duct design and prototype by Kevin Rutherford - Big thanks! 00:00 Introduction 00:10 3D Printing Automotive Parts with Vision Miner 01:12 Project Overview: Custom NACA Duct for a Porsche 01:51 Why Carbon Fiber Nylon 6? Exploring Material Benefits 02:59 The Printer: 22 IDEX V3, high-temp dual-extrusion workhorse 03:45 Printer Setup: Preheating the Vision Miner 22IDEX V3 04:28 Bed Adhesion Tips: Applying Nano Polymer Adhesive 06:12 Inserting Build Plate 08:01 Slicing the part in Prusa Slicer 09:04 Slicing 101: Positioning and Optimizing Supports 10:52 Support Styles: Organic vs. Traditional Structures 11:47 Fine-Tuning Support Settings for Perfect Overhangs 17:05 More Slicer Considerations 20:20 Loading the Gcode onto the 22 IDEX 20:53 Prepping Filament: Drying and Loading Nylon 6 22:51 Loading the PA6+CF into the 22 IDEX 25:12 Starting the 3D Print 25:32 First Layer Mastery: Ensuring Adhesion and Precision 26:12 3D Print Time Lapse Video 26:37 Support Removal: Achieving Clean Results 27:51 Removing the Part from the Printer 29:00 Support Removal: Achieving Clean Results 29:36 Final Print: Examining the Finished NACA Duct 30:00 Conclusion: Tips for Successful High-Temp 3D Printing