PA12 + GF15 is another material offered by Fiberlogy, which is a derivative of Nylon PA12.
It was created by reinforcing it with glass fiber (GF), which constitutes 15% of the product. This made it possible to significantly increase the durability, stiffness, and thermal and chemical resistance compared to pure Nylon. PA12 + GF15 has a stiffness of 3.6 GPa and a temperature resistance of up to 170°C.
The very low shrinkage ensures high dimensional stability. This combined with high durability makes engineering excellence achievable at home. This filament does not require a heated chamber. However, due to the high abrasiveness, steel or ruby nozzles should be used for printing in order to prevent excessive wear.
Nylon PA12+GF15 properties:
- a perfect combination of high durability and impact resistance
- dimensional stability
- resistance to high temperatures (up to 170°C) and chemicals
- resistance to material fatigue
- the possibility to print with an open printer
How to print Nylon PA12+GF15:
The following parameters are only suggested print settings for this material. To ensure the best print quality, it is necessary to choose the appropriate settings for a specific printer and printing conditions.
| Nozzle Temperature |
255-270°C |
| Bed Temperature |
90-110°C |
| Closed chamber |
not required |
| Fan |
0-25% |
| Flowrate |
90-100% |
| Printing Speed |
35-60 mm/s |
| Surface |
PEI, glass, masking tape |
| Retraction (direct) |
2-3 mm |
| Retraction (bowden) |
4-6 mm |
| Retraction Speed |
20-45 mm/s |
| Drying conditions |
80°C / 4h |
| Notes |
The material has highly abrasive properties. We recommend the use of hardened steel or ruby nozzles.
Wear gloves (the possibility of micro damages on the skin). Use a dust mask and protective glasses when processing. |
