Glass-Filled Nylon
GFPA • Polyamide + Glass Fiber (PA6-GF or PA12-GF)
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One of the modern world's most important materials. From chainsaws to handguns, heavy-duty gizmos are made practical by injection molding this exact material. A viable alternative to machined aluminum with the right settings.
compositeEnclosure RequiredHardened NozzleDry StorageBased on Nylon
Available Colors
black
natural
Glass fiber limits color options to natural and black
Print Settings
Print Temp260-290°C
Bed Temp80-110°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength92
Flexibility15
Heat Resistance88
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
High
Humidity Sensitivity
High
Usability
Ease of Printing
(3/5)
Price Tier
$$$(Expensive)
Requires hardened nozzle
Requires dry storage
Pros
- Massively stiffer than pure nylon
- Extreme heat resistance
- Impact and abrasion resistant
- Warps much less than pure nylon
- Professional-grade results
Cons
- Requires hardened nozzle (tungsten/ruby)
- Needs enclosed chamber
- Very abrasive on drive gears
- Expensive
- Still needs dry storage
Use Cases
Industrial machineryHigh-stress toolsAutomotive partsOutdoor equipmentLoad-bearing structures
Where to Buy
Also known as: glass nylon, gf pa, pa6 gf, pa12 gf, glass filled polyamide
Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab