3DXTECH PA6 print temperature and settings
The settings 3DXTECH publishes for its PA6: 255–275 °C at the nozzle and 95–100 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
Print settings
| Nozzle | 255–275 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 95–100 °C | |
| Density | 1.17 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 1 PA6 lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size 3DXTECH sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm | 2.85 mm |
|---|---|---|
| 500 g | ≈ 178 m | ≈ 67 m |
| 1 kg | ≈ 355 m | ≈ 134 m |
| 2 kg | ≈ 711 m | ≈ 268 m |
11 3DXTECH PA6 colors
- CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber Black
- Obsidian™ Carbon Fiber Black
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Blue
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Flat Dark Earth
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber O.D. Green
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Orange
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Red
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Silver
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Snow
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Tactical Tan
- Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Yellow
Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print 3DXTECH PA6 at?
3DXTECH lists 255–275°C at the nozzle and 95–100°C for the bed. Start mid-range, then go hotter for faster printing or better layer bonding and cooler if you see stringing.
How many meters are on a 1 kg spool of 3DXTECH PA6?
About 355 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.17 g/cm³.
How many colors does 3DXTECH PA6 come in?
11 in the data we track, including CarbonX™ Carbon Fiber Black, Obsidian™ Carbon Fiber Black, Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Blue and Obsidian™ Glass Fiber Flat Dark Earth.