polyamide: strong, wear-resistant. Hygroscopic: 12 h drying mandatory.
When you need real engineering strength + wear resistance, and PETG/ABS just don't reach. Universal gears, lock joints, ratchet mechanisms: Nylon is the standard.
| Formula | (C₁₂H₂₃NO)ₙ |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.01 g/cm³ |
| Tg (glass transition) | 50°C |
| Nozzle temp | 250–280°C |
| Bed temp | 85–110°C |
| Enclosure | required |
| Difficulty | ★★★★: advanced |
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| Formula | (C₁₂H₂₃NO)ₙ |
|---|---|
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.01 |
| Tg (°C) | 50 |
| Print ease (0-10) | 3 |
| Tensile (0-10) | 8 |
| Flexibility (0-10) | 6 |
| Impact resistance (0-10) | 9 |
| Heat resistance (0-10) | 5 |
| UV resistance (0-10) | 4 |
| Chemical resistance (0-10) | 7 |
| Cost (0-10) | 5 |
| Safety (0-10) | 7 |
| Finishing (0-10) | 6 |
| Bed adhesion (0-10) | 5 |
| Accuracy (0-10) | 6 |
| Property | Nylon (PA12) | ABS | ASA | CF-Filled (PLA/PETG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print ease | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tensile | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Flexibility | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Impact resistance | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Heat resistance | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| UV resistance | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Chemical resistance | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Cost | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Safety | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Finishing | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Bed adhesion | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Accuracy | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Brand | Manufacturer | EUR/kg | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taulman Nylon 645 | Taulman | 42 | budget |
| Bambu PA | Bambu Lab | 50 | mid |
| Polymaker PolyMide PA12 | Polymaker | 55 | mid |
| Prusament Polymer PA | Prusa | 60 | premium |
| Fillamentum Nylon FX | Fillamentum | 65 | premium |
Compatible printers: 9