PA (Nylon)
Performance Rating
Compare All Filaments →Rated on 5 criteria: print temperature, warping, strength, creep resistance, and heat resistance (★1-5).
Print Temp
Nozzle: 240-270°C
Bed: 70-90°C
Warping
Moisture-sensitive
Strength
Bending Strength: (85.00 MPa)
Creep Resistance
Rated
Heat Resistance
Heat Resistance Temp: 100°C
Basic Information
Key Features
- • Excellent wear resistance and toughness
- • High chemical resistance
- • Balance of flexibility and strength
- • Highly hygroscopic
- • Ideal for functional parts
Recommended Settings
| Item | Recommended Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle Temperature | 250-280°C | Adjust by grade |
| Bed Temperature | 80-100°C | Prevent warping |
| Fan Setting | 0-20% | Prioritize layer adhesion |
| Print Speed | 30-50mm/s | Quality focused |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4-0.6mm | Hardened steel recommended |
| Chamber Temp | 50-70°C | Enclosed chamber recommended |
| Caution | Drying required, moisture prohibited | |
Bending Strength
| Item | Measured Value |
|---|---|
| Default (Flat Layout) | |
| Bending Strength | 85 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | N/A |
| Test Method | 3-Point Bending Test（Details） |
Stress–Strain Curve
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Derivatives & Variations
Various derivative filaments with enhanced properties have been developed based on PA.
PA (Nylon)
Standard PA. Excellent wear resistance, toughness, and self-lubrication.
PA-CF
Carbon fiber reinforced. Lightweight and strong, used for drone parts.
PA-GF
Glass fiber reinforced. High rigidity, ideal for industrial gears and bearings.
Use Cases
Suitable Applications
- • Gears & bearings
- • Mechanical parts
- • Jigs & tools
- • Wear-resistant parts
- • Moving parts
Pros & Cons
Precautions
• Highly hygroscopic; drying before use is required.
• Enclosed chamber printing recommended.
• Absorbs moisture after printing; sealed storage required.