Overture PA (Nylon) Easy

DIAMETER
1.75 mm
SPOOL SIZE
1000 g
DENSITY
1.1 g/cm³
LENGTH
378 m
NOZZLE
245–260 °C
BED
50–50 °C
FLOW RATIO
1

Drying: 70-90 °C for 8-24 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
1
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

DIMENSIONAL CONSISTENCY
Process-Dependent
WARPING
Moderate
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
Very High
RECOMMENDED MAX SPEED
60 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
Fair
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
No
GLUE COMPATIBILITY
Fair
MACHINABILITY
Good
ANNEALING
Recommended
Series created Jun 4, 2026

Specialties

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.

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