3DPrintZA

Filament print guide

filament

PA

A quick-reference guide for printing PA. Values are ideal starting ranges, not machine-specific. Dial in from here for your printer and brand.

Recommended print settings

Nozzle temperature

280–300 °C

Bed temperature

90–100 °C

Print difficulty

4 / 5

Density

1.05 g/cm³

Drying & storage

  • Moisture sensitivity: extreme.
  • Absorbs moisture from the air. Keep it sealed with desiccant and dry it before printing for clean results.
  • Safe out of a dry box for roughly 4 hour(s) before it starts taking on moisture.

Great for

  • Gears
  • Bearings
  • Hinges
  • Functional prototypes

Avoid for

  • Humid environments without sealing
  • Decorative models
  • Beginners

Watch out for

  • Printing wet nylon sounds like popping
  • Warping without enclosure and glue