Best For
- Gears and bearings
- Mechanical parts
- Wear-resistant components
- High-stress applications
Materials
Nylon 3D printing
Nylon 3D Printing
Nylon is a strong, wear-resistant FDM material for mechanical parts that need durability, toughness, and low-friction behavior.
Not Best For
- Decorative models
- Low-cost prototypes
- Parts that cannot tolerate moisture-sensitive material handling
Material Details
Use these first-party material notes to compare strength, flexibility, heat resistance, detail, and common applications before requesting a quote.
Nylon
Polyamide (PA)
Very strong, wear resistant, and chemically resistant. Excellent for gears, bearings, and functional parts.
- tensile Strength
- 75 MPa
- elongation
- 300%
- heat Deflection
- 100°C
- print Temp
- 250-270°C
- Price Modifier
- 2x
Common Applications
Gears and bearings, Functional mechanical parts, Wear-resistant components, High-stress applications
Pricing Notes
- Nylon uses a 2.0x material multiplier.
- It is best reserved for parts that need its mechanical advantages.
Design Guidelines
- Use Nylon for wear and stress resistance.
- Avoid unnecessary fine decorative detail.
- Allow for material behavior and fit testing on precision assemblies.
Compatible Services
- FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) Printing
High-quality FDM printing with single and multi-color capabilities. Ideal for functional prototypes, custom parts, and production runs.
Nylon 3D Printing FAQ
Is Nylon good for 3D printed gears?
Yes. Nylon is a strong candidate for prototype gears and wear-resistant mechanisms because it is tough, durable, and has useful wear properties.
Is Nylon more expensive than PLA?
Yes. Nylon costs more than PLA and should be chosen when strength, wear resistance, or mechanical durability justify the higher material cost.
When should I choose Nylon 3D Printing?
Nylon is one of the strongest FDM material options at CRAV3D. It is useful for gears, bearings, wear-resistant parts, functional mechanical prototypes, and high-stress components where PLA or PETG may not be durable enough.
- High strength
- Wear resistant
- Good for mechanical parts
- Material multiplier 2.0x
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