Nylon (PA)
Extremely strong, tough, and wear resistant. It is also very hygroscopic: it must be dried and printed from a dry box, or it will print foamy and weak.
Expert Enclosure recommended 1.14 g/cm³ ~$35/kg
Print settings (starting points)
| Nozzle temperature | 250–280 °C |
|---|---|
| Bed temperature | 70–90 °C |
| Enclosure | Recommended |
| Drying | 80 °C × 10 h Moisture sensitive |
| Density | 1.14 g/cm³ |
| Max continuous use | ~110 °C |
Properties
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Pros
- Very strong and tough
- Excellent wear resistance
- High heat resistance
Cons
- Must be kept dry
- Needs high nozzle temps
- Prone to warping
Best uses
Gears and bushings Living hinges Functional mechanical parts
Printers suited to Nylon (PA)
Machines that meet this material's enclosure, temperature and extruder needs.
Creality K1
220×220×250 mm · Enclosed
Creality K1 Max
300×300×300 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab P1S
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
256×256×256 mm · Enclosed
Voron 2.4
350×350×350 mm · Enclosed
Voron 0.2
120×120×120 mm · Enclosed
Qidi X-Plus 3
280×280×270 mm · Enclosed
FlashForge Adventurer 5M
220×220×220 mm · Enclosed
Cost and usage
At ~${price}/kg, 100 g of {name} costs about ${per100}. Use the {lenTool} to turn a printed weight into metres, or the {costTool} for a full price.