Bambu Lab PA6-GF Filament on Spool
Description
Bambu PA6-GF, also known as Nylon 6 with Glass Fiber, stands at the forefront of high-performance engineering plastics. Engineered to deliver exceptional strength, durability, dimensional stability. The PA6-GF is also more cost effective when compared to other top tier engineering filaments.
Key features
- Built to last
- Dimensional stability
- Exceptional thermal properties
- Chemical resistance
- Smooth surface and more colors
PA6-GF Hex Code Table
| Color | Hex Code | Display |
|---|---|---|
| White | #EAEAE4 | |
| Yellow | #FFCE00 | |
| Lime | #C5ED48 | |
| Blue | #75AED8 | |
| Orange | #FF4800 | |
| Brown | #5B492F | |
| Gray | #353533 | |
| Black | #000000 |
Accessory Compatibility
| Recommended | Not Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Build Plate | Engineering Plate, High Temperature Plate or Textured PEI Plate | Cool Plate |
| Hotend | Hardened Steel 0.4mm / 0.6mm (recommended) / 0.8 mm | Hotend with Stainless Steel Nozzle (all size) Hotend with Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.2 mm) |
| Glue | Bambu Glue Stick | Bambu Liquid Glue |
| AMS & AMS lite | AMS & AMS lite | / |
Printing Tips
- Bambu PA6-GF needs proper drying before printing: recommended drying temperature is 80 ℃ for 8 to 12 hours in a blast drying oven, or 90 to 100 ℃ for 10 to 12 hours on the heat bed. (Do not exceed 100 ℃ because the spool may deform or even melt).
- To prevent the filament from absorbing moisture, it is recommended to use an airtight storage container with desiccant during printing.
- To minimize warping, avoid printing large-sized high infill density models. Use enclosed printers and ensure the build plate is properly applied with glue for better print adhesion before printing.
- For better print results, please refer to additional resources.
Post-processing Tips
- We recommend removing the support structures within 2 hours after printing to prevent them from sticking after absorbing moisture. If sticking occurs, dry the model to ease the removal.
- Placing the printed part in a convection oven set between 80 to 130 ℃ for 5 to 12 hours can further enhance the strength and rigidity of the print. Note: The effectiveness of this process depends on the structure, size, and conditions of the printed model. Some models may warp or deform after annealing.
Model Overview
| PA6-GF | PA6-CF | PAHT-CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | PA6, glass fiber | PA6, carbon fiber | PA12 and other long-chain PA, carbon fiber |
| AMS Compatibility | YES | NO | YES |
| Dry Out Before Use | Required | Required | Required |
| Printing Speed | < 130 mm/s | < 100 mm/s | < 100 mm/s |
| Printer Type | Enclosure | Enclosure | Enclosure |
| Toughness (Impact Strength - XY, dry state) | 27.2 kJ/m2 | 40.3 kJ/m2 | 57.5 kJ/m2 |
| Toughness (Impact Strength - XY, wet state) | 55.8 kJ/m2 | 57.2 kJ/m2 | 62.3 kJ/m2 |
| Strength (Bending Strength - XY, dry state) | 120 MPa | 151 MPa | 125 MPa |
| Strength (Bending Strength - XY, wet state) | 71 MPa | 95 MPa | 115 MPa |
| Layer Strength (Bending Strength - Z, dry state) | 51 MPa | 80 MPa | 61 MPa |
| Layer Strength (Bending Strength - Z, wet state) | 33 MPa | 45 MPa | 49 MPa |
| Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, dry state) | 3670 MPa | 5460 MPa | 4230 MPa |
| Stiffness (Bending Modulus - XY, wet state) | 2120 MPa | 3560 MPa | 3640 MPa |
| Layer Adhesion (Impact Strength - Z, dry state) | 4.1 kJ/m2 | 15.5 kJ/m2 | 13.3 kJ/m2 |
| Heat Resistance (HDT, 0.45 MPa, Dry State) | 182 ℃ | 186 ℃ | 194 ℃ |
| Saturated Water Absorption Rate/% (25 ℃, 55% RH) | 2.56 | 2.35 | 0.88 |
| Recommended Printing Settings for PA6-GF | |
|---|---|
| Drying Settings (Blast Drying Oven) | 80 ℃, 8 - 12 h |
| Printing and Keeping, Container's Humidity | <20% RH (Sealed, with Desiccant) |
| Nozzle Temperature | 260 - 290 ℃ |
| Bed Temperature (with Glue) | 80 - 100 ℃ |
| Printing Speed | < 130 mm/s |
| Physical Properties | |
| Density | 1.09 g/cm³ |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 212 ℃ |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 186 ℃ |
| Melting Temperature | 223 ℃ |
| Melt Index | 6.8 ± 0.6 g/10 min |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength | 102 ± 7 MPa |
| Breaking Elongation Rate | 5.8 ± 1.6 % |
| Bending Modulus | 5460 ± 280 MPa |
| Bending Strength | 151 ± 8 MPa |
| Impact Strength | 40.3 ± 2.5 kJ/m² |
Package Contents
- Filament x 1 & Desiccant x 1
- Package x 1
Features
Built to Last
Bambu PA6-GF is exceptionally strong and durable due to reinforced glass fibers, making it the perfect choice for prints that need to withstand heavy use and resist bending or breaking. Note: The printed part achieves better toughness after exposure to moisture.
Dimensional Stability
Bambu PA6-GF is exceptionally strong and durable due to reinforced glass fibers, making it the perfect choice for prints that need to withstand heavy use and resist bending or breaking. Note: The printed part achieves better toughness after exposure to moisture.
Exceptional Thermal Properties
PA6-GF boasts a high heat deflection temperature and superior dimensional stability, enabling it to retain its mechanical properties even under elevated temperatures. This makes it ideal for demanding industrial and automotive applications.
Chemical Resistance
PA6-GF offers excellent resistance to chemicals, oils, and many kinds of solvents, ensuring long-term performance in challenging environments.
Smooth Surface and More Colors
Bambu PA6-GF filaments are compatible with the Bambu AMS system, ready to print in multi-color. The special surface texture also blurs the layer lines, providing a smooth surface quality.
