3DXTech PA (Nylon) WearX PA6

Filaments in this series

WearX PA6 offers a harder surface, improved dimensional stability, and a matte surface appearance. This material was inspired by the need for an enhanced material specifically formulated to resist sliding and rotational wear.

DIAMETER

1.75 mm

SPOOL SIZE

500 g

DENSITY

1.18 g/cm³

LENGTH

176 m

NOZZLE

260–275 °C

BED

80–95 °C

NOZZLE SIZE

0.2 mm+

FLOW RATIO

$/KG

$136.00

Drying: 90 °C for 6 h

Material properties · 53 fields

Inherited from PA (Nylon).

Printing requirements

NOZZLE TEMP

250-290 °C

BED TEMP BAND

90-110°C

PART COOLING

Off

FIRST-LAYER FAN

Off

ENCLOSURE / CHAMBER

Heated (55-75°C) · enclosure needed

VOC / FUMES

Medium

AIR MANAGEMENT

HEPA + Carbon Filtration

Removes both ultrafine particles and many VOCs. Best all-around filtration.

FLOW RATIO

ADHESION AID

Required (Brim, Raft, Glue (adhesion), Magigoo)

DRY BEFORE PRINTING

Required

ACTIVE DRYING DURING PRINT

Required

DRYING

70-90 °C for 8-24 h

Printing characteristics

PRINT ACCURACY

Process-Dependentⓘ

WARPING

High

SHRINKAGE

0.8-2.0 %

BED ADHESION DIFFICULTY

Requires Special Prepⓘ

POST-PRINT BED RELEASE

Moderate

LAYER ADHESION

Exceptionalⓘ

BRIDGING & OVERHANG

Fairⓘ

STRINGING

Moderateⓘ

OOZING

Moderateⓘ

SPEED SENSITIVITY

Highⓘ

RECOMMENDED MAX SPEED

80 mm/s

MOISTURE SENSITIVITY

Very High

ODOR

Moderate

DRAFT SENSITIVITY

High

Material properties

DENSITY

1.10 g/cm³

STRENGTH

Medium · 50 MPa

STIFFNESS

Medium · 1.50 GPa

TOUGHNESS

Medium · 8.0 kJ/m²

FLEXIBILITY

Semi-flexible · 60% elong.

HEAT RESISTANCE

Low · 60 °C HDT

GLASS TRANSITION (TG)

50 °C

WATER ABSORPTION

High · 1.50% in 24h

FLEXURAL STRENGTH

Low · 45 MPa

FLEXURAL STIFFNESS

Medium · 1.40 GPa

UV RESISTANCE

Fair

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

Excellent

WEAR RESISTANCE

Exceptional

WEATHER RESISTANCE

Fair

FLAME RESISTANCE

Good

ELECTRICAL INSULATION

Good

CREEP RESISTANCE

Good

FATIGUE RESISTANCE

Exceptional

HARDNESS

Medium 70-80D

BIODEGRADABILITY

None

FOOD-SAFE POTENTIAL

With proper processing

Post-processing

SANDABLE

Fair

PAINTABLE

Fair

VAPOR SMOOTHING

GLUE COMPATIBILITY

Fair

MACHINABILITY

Good

ANNEALING

Recommended

Series created Jul 7, 2026 · Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Specialties

MatteFlat, non-reflective surface that hides layer lines. Surface feels slightly rough or chalky.

Tough / Impact ResistantEngineered to resist breaking, cracking, or shattering under impact. Unlike standard PLA, which snaps, this flexes slightly before breaking. Ideal for parts that get dropped, bumped, or stressed.

Wear ResistantResists surface wear from friction and sliding. Good for gears, bushings, conveyor parts, or any component that rubs against other surfaces.

High StrengthResists bending or pulling apart under heavy load. Very stiff.

Chemical ResistantResists damage from oils, fuels, acids, industrial chemicals or solvents. For laboratory equipment, fuel system components, or chemical storage.

Heat ResistantWithstands elevated temperatures (hot car, warm electronics) without deforming. Printable on standard printers. HDT ~80-120°C.

Low Friction Naturally slippery surface. Low coefficient of friction. For bearings and sliding parts.