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Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF — print settings

Name: Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF
Brand: Polymaker

Polymaker's recommended Nylon settings, straight from the technical data sheet. src A

Nozzle temp

280–300 °C

start ~290 °C

Bed temp

25–50 °C

start ~45 °C

Max print speed

— n/p

Part cooling fan

Enclosure

Required

Drying

Required before every print

80 °C for 12 h

These are starting points, not gospel. Filament settings shift with your printer, nozzle size, slicer and ambient temperature. Print a temperature tower on each new spool and adjust. The numbers above are Polymaker's own published recommendations.

Notes

Carbon-fiber-reinforced Nylon 6. TDS nozzle 280–300 °C, bed 25–50 °C, chamber 25–50 °C. ABRASIVE — use a hardened-steel or ruby nozzle (a brass nozzle wears out in ~9 h). Store and print dry.

Dry 80 °C for 12 h (oven) or PolyDryer Level 3 for 18 h. PA6-CF is highly moisture-sensitive — always print dry.

Source: PolyMide PA6-CF TDS V5.2 (PDF) src A · last verified 2026-06-10. Publishes detailed per-product TDS PDFs. Recommended settings are stated for a 0.4 mm nozzle (Simplify3D reference).

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About Nylon

An engineering material: tough, abrasion- and fatigue-resistant, with good chemical resistance — used for gears, living hinges, and load-bearing parts. The two hard parts are extreme moisture sensitivity (dry before EVERY print) and high temperatures that need an enclosure. Carbon/glass-fiber grades are abrasive and require a hardened nozzle.

Good for

Gears and mechanical parts
Living hinges
High-wear / high-fatigue parts
Chemical-resistant components

Avoid for

Printing straight off an open spool (must dry first)
Brass nozzles with fiber-filled grades
Open-frame printers for large parts

More Nylon brands and the full settings table: Nylon settings →

FAQ

What temperature should I print Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF at?

Polymaker recommends a nozzle temperature of 280–300 °C and a bed of 25–50 °C. A good starting point is about 290 °C nozzle / 45 °C bed; tune with a temperature tower. Source: Polymaker (2026-06-10).

Does Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF need an enclosure?

Yes. Nylon warps and can crack without a stable, draft-free chamber — Polymaker recommends an enclosure for Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF.

Do I need to dry Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF?

Dry 80 °C for 12 h (oven) or PolyDryer Level 3 for 18 h. PA6-CF is highly moisture-sensitive — always print dry. Suggested drying: 80 °C for 12 h.

Does Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF need a hardened nozzle?

Yes — Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF is fiber-filled and abrasive. Use a hardened-steel or ruby nozzle; a standard brass nozzle wears out quickly.