3D Printing · FDM

PA6-GF

PA6-GF is a high-performance engineering plastic based on polyamide 6 (nylon 6) and reinforced with glass fiber (GF). Compared with unreinforced PA6, it shows significant improvements in mechanical strength, heat resistance and dimensional stability. It is suitable for industrial, automotive and household appliance fields that require high strength, heat resistance and structural stability

Dimensional Stability

High Strength

Wear Resistance

Rigidity

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Lead Time

3~5 days

Tolerance

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Min. Order

1

Reference Unit Price Range

0.32 - 0.70

Advantages

  • Mature post-processing compatibility
  • Cost Efficient
  • Rigidity

Disadvantages

  • Moisture sensitivity
  • Very limited performance
  • Limited weather resistance
  • Limited chemical resistance
  • Limited toughness
  • Lower surface quality

Performance Snapshot

Material Characteristics at a Glance

Relative performance profile across key engineering parameters. Values are contextual — not absolute stress ratings.

High Strength

Excelente

Puntuación de referencia: 5/5

Rigidity

Excelente

Puntuación de referencia: 5/5

Dimensional Stability

Alto

Puntuación de referencia: 4/5

Wear Resistance

Alto

Puntuación de referencia: 4/5

Heat Resistance

Medio

Puntuación de referencia: 3/5

Cost Efficient

Medio

Puntuación de referencia: 3/5

Lightweight

Medio

Puntuación de referencia: 3/5

Weather Resistance

Bajo

Puntuación de referencia: 2/5

Corrosion Resistance

Bajo

Puntuación de referencia: 2/5

Surface Finish Options

Surface Finish Options

Available finish options for PA6-GF.

As Printed
Incluido

As Printed

Color

White

Surface

Ra 12-25 μm (as printed)

Accuracy

± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

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Disponible

Painting

Finish options

Glossy and matte paint finishes available

Best for

Añadir un color personalizado y una capa de pintura protectora a las piezas de PA6-GF para pruebas de prototipos funcionales.

Note

Validar la adherencia de la pintura, los límites de enmascarado y la cobertura del recubrimiento en PA6-GF antes de la producción, especialmente alrededor de las interfaces, los bordes y los detalles finos.

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Disponible

Silk Screening

Print method

Single- or multi-color graphics on flat or gently curved surfaces

Best for

Aplicar logotipos, etiquetas o gráficos funcionales en las zonas planas de las piezas de PA6-GF utilizadas para pruebas de prototipos funcionales.

Note

Confirmar el área imprimible, la adherencia de la tinta y el registro gráfico en PA6-GF antes de la producción.

Industries & Applications

Where PA6-GF Delivers

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Industrial Manufacturing

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Deformation-resistant functional parts
  • Mounting brackets
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Equipment

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Mounting brackets
  • Guide rails and pulleys
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Automotive

  • Prototype and fit-check components
  • Interior and non-safety-critical parts
  • Custom fixtures and production aids
  • Low-volume validation builds
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Robotics

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Guide rails and pulleys
  • Drone structural parts
  • Robotics structural parts
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Industrial Automation

  • Functional prototype testing
  • End-use plastic parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Guide rails and pulleys
  • Robotics structural parts

Technical Specifications

Design Guidelines

Material Properties

Density
1.27 g/cm³
Water Absorption
3%
Hardness
Shore D 82.5
Tensile Strength
XY: 86.83 ± 3.03 Z: 44.21 ± 2.43 MPa
Tensile Modulus
XY: 5551.26 ± 416.57 Z: 4049.24 ± 63.28 MPa
Elongation at Break
XY: 2.05 ± 0.15 Z: 1.24 ± 0.09%
Flexural Strength
136.19 ± 7.77 MPa
Flexural Modulus
4419.15 ± 138.02 MPa
HDT @ 0.45 MPa
83.4 °C
HDT @ 1.8 MPa
78.5 °C
Notched Impact Strength
5.91 ± 0.42 KJ/m² ISO 179 (Charpy)

Process & Dimensional Specs

Maximum Part Size
1200 × 600 × 600 mm
Surface Roughness
Ra 12-25 μm
Dimensional Tolerance
± 0.3% (minimum of ± 0.3mm)

Ready to Order?

Upload your 3D file and receive a quote for PA6-GF parts. Typical turnaround is 3~5 days from order confirmation.

Every order includes: Dimensional inspection report · NDA-ready file handling · Pre-shipment QC photography · DDP door-to-door logistics · Engineering review on request

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