Tier List

PA6 Nylon

PA6 • Polyamide 6

B

The quintessential engineering filament. Exceptional strength, super-powered layer bonds, high flexibility make PA6 prints nigh immortal. Smooth and slippery for mechanisms. An astronomical pain to print.

engineeringEnclosure RequiredDry Storage
Warnings
  • Will warp with enough force to rip build plate off bed
  • Over-drying makes it brittle
Print Settings
Print Temp240-270°C
Bed Temp80-100°C
Enclosure:Required
Material Properties
Strength82
Flexibility45
Heat Resistance78
Resistance Ratings
UV Resistance
Medium
Chemical Resistance
High
Humidity Sensitivity
Extreme
Usability
Ease of Printing
(2/5)
Price Tier
$$(Moderate)
Requires dry storage
Pros
  • Exceptional strength
  • Perfect layer adhesion
  • Very flexible
  • Self-lubricating
  • High heat resistance
Cons
  • Aggressively hygroscopic
  • Warps extremely hard
  • Can rip plate off bed
  • Needs heated chamber
  • Over-dry = brittle and crumbles
Use Cases
Gears and bearingsMechanical partsLiving hingesIndustrial applications

Also known as: nylon 6, polyamide 6

Data sourced from Zack Freedman / Voidstar Lab