Descrizione
FibreX™ PA6+GF30 glass-filled nylon copolymer is an engineering-grade material that exhibits excellent mechanical and thermal properties [HDT of 170°C] while offering ease of printing on a wide range of desktop printers. This material is a must-have for printing functional prototypes and production parts.
Our glass-reinforced Nylon 6 (PA6) copolymer Nylon+GF30 is nothing short of an industrial-strength beast! Formulated to be exceptionally stiff and strong, all without being brittle. Polyamides (PA) are the workhorse of the plastics industry worldwide due to their excellent mechanical, chemical, and thermal resistance. Adding a heavy glass fiber reinforcement takes it to the next level.
The advantages of Nylon+GF30:
- Printable on virtually any 3D printer with a heated bed
- Ideal for structural engineering applications
- Exceptionally stiff and strong, without being brittle
- Excellent chemical resistance makes it suitable for automotive and industrial applications
- Resists fuels, lubricants, heat and mechanical loads
- The high thermal properties keep it resistant up to 170°C in use, depending on the printing and the mechanical loads applied.
- Fiberglass reinforcement improves dimensional stability, reduces shrinkage, lifting and warping
- Very strong layer bonding
Recommended print settings:
- Extruder: 260-280°C
- Bed temperature: 60-75°C
- Nozzle: We currently recommend a hardened steel nozzle with a minimum diameter of 0.4mm
- Note: The ideal layer height is 60% of the nozzle diameter. It is recommended not to print layers smaller than 0.25 mm with glass fiber-reinforced filaments.
- Bed Prep: Magigoo Bed Prep or 3DXTECH Polyimide Tape Gives Us the Best Results
- Heated chamber: Not required, but a 30-80°C chamber improves layer adhesion and the mechanical properties of the finished part.
- Supports: The water-soluble X1 USM AquaTek™ Universal Support Material is ideal for complex parts.
- Drying instructions: 90°C for 4 hours.
Abrasive material
This material is particularly abrasive among 3D printing filaments. Users may find that standard brass nozzles wear out very quickly compared to standard nozzles. If worn, the nozzle diameter will expand inconsistently, and the printer will experience extrusion issues.
Use hardened steel nozzles with this filament to maximize head life and the quality of your prints!
For this reason, it is highly recommended to print this material through a hardened steel nozzle rather than a softer metal. Hardened steel nozzles are often inexpensive and easily installed, depending on the printer manufacturer's instructions.
