Nylon PA12 filament: the numbers
Polyamide 12. Typical uses: snap fits, clips, cable guides, chemical-resistant housings.
1.01 g/cm³density (1–1.03)
412 mper kg at 1.75 mm
2.43 gper metre
250–270 °Cnozzle
90–110 °Cbed
1.2%linear shrinkage
$45typical per kg ($35–70)
110 °Cmax service temperature
Recommendedenclosure
80 °C · 8 hdrying (medium hygroscopic)
3/5difficulty · high strength · semi-flexible
Printing tips
- Absorbs far less moisture than PA6, so it is the easier nylon to keep dimensionally stable.
- Still needs drying and a warm chamber for large parts.
- Glue stick or PA-specific adhesive sheet for bed adhesion.
Grams ↔ metres for Nylon PA12
What a Nylon PA12 print costs
Questions about Nylon PA12
What temperature should I print Nylon PA12 at?
Nozzle 250–270 °C and bed 90–110 °C are the usual range. Start in the middle and tune with a temperature tower; an enclosure helps with larger parts.
How many metres of Nylon PA12 are in a 1 kg spool?
About 412 m at 1.75 mm (density 1.01 g/cm³). One metre weighs 2.43 g.
Does Nylon PA12 need drying?
Yes — it is moderately hygroscopic. Dry at 80 °C for 8 hours before printing if it has been open for more than a few days.
How much does Nylon PA12 shrink?
About 1.2% linear. To compensate, scale X and Y by 101.21% in the slicer, or measure a test print and use the shrinkage calculator.
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