Polymaker PA print temperature and settings
The settings Polymaker publishes for its PA: 250–300 °C at the nozzle and 25–50 °C on the bed. Start in the middle of the range, then adjust for your printer, speed and cooling.
Polymaker's recommended nozzle range is right in line with the typical PA across the 3 PA lines we track (median 260–290°C).
Print settings
| Nozzle | 250–300 °C | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | 25–50 °C | |
| Density | 1.06 g/cm³ | |
| Diameters | 1.75 mm, 2.85 mm | |
Bars run on a fixed scale; the dashed line is the median of the 3 PA lines we track. Data from SpoolmanDB.
How much filament is on a spool
Length from the published density, for each spool size Polymaker sells.
| Spool | 1.75 mm | 2.85 mm |
|---|---|---|
| 500 g | ≈ 196 m | ≈ 74 m |
| 750 g | ≈ 294 m | ≈ 111 m |
| 2 kg | ≈ 784 m | ≈ 296 m |
Printing Nylon (PA)
Full Nylon (PA) guide →Tough, wear-resistant and slippery, good for gears and hinges, but it absorbs moisture fast and must be printed dry.
4 Polymaker PA colors
- Fiberon™ PA12-CF10 Black
- Fiberon™ PA6-CF20 Black
- Fiberon™ PA6-GF25 Grey
- PolyMide™ CoPA Black
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Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I print Polymaker PA at?
Polymaker lists 250–300°C at the nozzle and 25–50°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 Polymaker PA?
About 392 m at 1.75 mm, from its published density of 1.06 g/cm³.
How many colors does Polymaker PA come in?
4 in the data we track, including Fiberon™ PA12-CF10 Black, Fiberon™ PA6-CF20 Black, Fiberon™ PA6-GF25 Grey and PolyMide™ CoPA Black.