Nylon PA6 filament: the numbers
Polyamide 6 (and PA6/66 copolymers). Typical uses: gears, bushings, hinges, living hinges.
1.14 g/cm³density (1.1–1.16)
365 mper kg at 1.75 mm
2.74 gper metre
250–280 °Cnozzle
80–100 °Cbed
1.5%linear shrinkage
$40typical per kg ($30–60)
120 °Cmax service temperature
Recommendedenclosure
80 °C · 12 hdrying (high hygroscopic)
4/5difficulty · high strength · semi-flexible
Printing tips
- Dry at 80 C for 12 hours before every print and print from a dry box.
- Garolite (G10) or PVA glue on PEI for adhesion; it warps badly without an enclosure.
- Expect the part to absorb moisture and swell slightly in service.
Grams ↔ metres for Nylon PA6
What a Nylon PA6 print costs
Questions about Nylon PA6
What temperature should I print Nylon PA6 at?
Nozzle 250–280 °C and bed 80–100 °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 PA6 are in a 1 kg spool?
About 365 m at 1.75 mm (density 1.14 g/cm³). One metre weighs 2.74 g.
Does Nylon PA6 need drying?
Yes — it is very hygroscopic. Dry at 80 °C for 12 hours before printing if it has been open for more than a few days.
How much does Nylon PA6 shrink?
About 1.5% linear. To compensate, scale X and Y by 101.52% in the slicer, or measure a test print and use the shrinkage calculator.
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