Nylon (PA12)
Industrial grade durability, extremely low coefficient of friction, high fatigue resistance. Must be dried prior to printing.
Nylon (PA12) Calculators
Nylon (PA12) (1.01 g/cm³)
Slicer Tuning & Cooling Profile
- Part Cooling Fan
- 0 - 10%
- Enclosure Requirement
- Highly Recommended
- Polymer Specific Gravity
- 1.01 g/cm³
Nylon • Frequently Asked Questions
A standard 1 kg spool of 1.75 mm Nylon filament yields approximately 411.6 meters (1351 feet) of printable material based on its polymer density of 1.01 g/cm³.
Optimal extrusion temperature for Nylon is 250 - 280 °C with a heated bed temperature of 80 - 100 °C.
Nylon enclosure status: Highly Recommended. Polymers like ABS, ASA, and Nylon emit ultrafine particles (UFPs) and VOCs and warp easily from ambient air drafts, whereas PLA and PETG print safely in open-frame printers.
Dry Nylon in a dedicated filament dryer or convection oven at 80 °C for 8 - 12 hours. Store with desiccant in vacuum-sealed bags to avoid steam popping, stringing, and brittle filament.
Clean the build plate thoroughly with warm water and grease-cutting dish soap (or 99% IPA). Set the part cooling fan to 0 - 10%, ensure first-layer squish is dialed in, and use a 5mm-8mm brim for tall or sharp-cornered models.