Raw dataset of tensile tests in a 3D-printed nylon reinforced with oriented short carbon fibers

This dataset presents the results of tensile tests conducted on 3D-printed nylon composites reinforced with short carbon fibers, commercially known as Onyx™. Specimens were printed using a Markforged™ Mark 2 printer with three different printing orientations: 0°, ±45°, and 90°, following the ASTM D638-22 standard for Type IV tensile specimens. The dataset includes mechanical testing data, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, and digital image correlation (DIC) images. Mechanical test data were collected using an Instron universal testing machine, while SEM images were captured to examine microstructural features and fracture surfaces, both before and after testing. DIC images were obtained using two cameras positioned orthogonally to capture deformation on multiple planes. Limitations include fracture at the radius of the testing region in some 0° specimens and premature failure of 90° specimens, which reduced the number of captured images. These data provide valuable insights into the anisotropic mechanical behavior of 3D-printed composites and can be reused for further research on material behavior under varying conditions like multiscale simulations and deep learning algorithms.