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NYLON

Tough, abrasion-resistant, and chemically tolerant. Notoriously moisture-hungry.

advancedEngineeringEnclosure recommendedMoisture sensitive

Specifications

Nozzle Temperature
289-299°C
Bed Temperature
70-90°C
Max Print Speed
50 mm/s
Drying Temp
80°C
Drying Time
12 hours
Enclosure
Recommended
Moisture Sensitive
Yes

Signs of Moisture

Watch for these signs
  • loud popping and steaming at the nozzle
  • extremely weak parts that snap easily
  • rough, foamy surface texture
  • stringing despite tuned retraction

Storage Requirements

Temperature
15-25°C
Max Humidity
10% RH
Container
vacuum-sealed bag or active dry box

Known Issues

Absorbs moisture from the air within hours

Cause: Hygroscopic polymer

Fix: Print directly out of a heated dry box at 70-80°C

Poor bed adhesion

Cause: Nylon doesn't grip PEI well

Fix: Use garolite (Tufnol) or a glue stick layer on PEI

Warping on big flat parts

Cause: Shrinkage as part cools

Fix: Use a heated enclosure and a wide brim

Best For

gears and bearingsRC and drone partsliving hingestools that need toughness over rigidity

Not Good For

humid garages or unconditioned spacesultra-fine detailusers who can't dry filament

Compatible Build Surfaces

garolite
PEI with glue stick
PA-specific build sheets

Post-Processing Options

machining and tapping
dyeing with acid dye
sanding (loads sandpaper quickly)

Popular Brands

Brand-specific recommended temps and quirks. Click through for the full settings page.

74 brands found

Anker

Excellent
N 290°C B 95°C

Recommended 290°C nozzle / 95°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~6.25 mm³/s.

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Anycubic

Excellent
N 280°C B 100°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s.

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Artillery

Excellent
N 240°C B 100°C

Recommended 240°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~8.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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BBL

Excellent
N 280°C B 100°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~9.88 mm³/s.

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Blocks

Excellent
N 270°C B 100°C

Recommended 270°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~10.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Creality

Excellent
N 250°C B 45°C

Recommended 250°C nozzle / 45°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~2.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Cubicon

Excellent
N 270°C B 100°C

Recommended 270°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~10.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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Eryone

Excellent
N 265°C B 115°C

Recommended 265°C nozzle / 115°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~5.0 mm³/s.

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Fiberlogy

Excellent
N 255°C B 90°C

Recommended 255°C nozzle / 90°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~3.67 mm³/s.

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Fiberthree

Excellent
N 255°C B 90°C

Recommended 255°C nozzle / 90°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~4.5 mm³/s.

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Flashforge

Excellent
N 290°C B 105°C

Recommended 290°C nozzle / 105°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~8.71 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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FLSun

Excellent
N 280°C B 100°C

Recommended 280°C nozzle / 100°C bed. Max volumetric flow ~12.0 mm³/s. Single-source profile (orcaslicer); verify before relying on it.

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