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Engineering-grade nylon

Nylon parts that work for a living

Gears, hinges, clips, brackets, wear parts — nylon’s toughness and fatigue resistance make it the material real mechanisms are made of.

  • Tough & wear resistant
  • PA-CF carbon fibre on request
  • Priced live in the builder

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Fused filament fabrication in engineering thermoplastics. Machine time billed per cm3 of material (approx 15 cm3/h planning rate).
Easy, low-cost; prototypes and visual models. Suggested infill 10-100%. Planning basis GBP 20/kg.
Higher impact resistance than standard PLA. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 26/kg.
Tougher modified PLA. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 20/kg.
Good layer adhesion; general functional use. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 24/kg.
Heat resistant, tough. Printed in an enclosure. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 22/kg.
UV and weather resistant; outdoor parts. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 28/kg.
Strong, tough, wear resistant. Dried before printing. Suggested infill 20-100%. Planning basis GBP 50/kg.
Stiff and dimensionally stable. Suggested infill 20-100%. Planning basis GBP 60/kg.
High stiffness and strength; structural parts. Suggested infill 20-100%. Planning basis GBP 65/kg.
Stiffer than PETG. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 35/kg.
UV-resistant and stiff. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 45/kg.
Easy carbon-fibre composite; decorative and functional. Suggested infill 15-100%. Planning basis GBP 35/kg.
High heat and impact resistance. Suggested infill 20-100%. Planning basis GBP 45/kg.
Very stiff, high-temperature composite. Suggested infill 20-100%. Planning basis GBP 65/kg.
Flexible, abrasion resistant. Suggested infill 10-100%. Planning basis GBP 32/kg.
Softer flexible parts. Suggested infill 10-100%. Planning basis GBP 45/kg.
Lightweight, chemical resistant. Suggested infill 10-100%. Planning basis GBP 38/kg.
Soluble support material. Suggested infill 10-100%. Planning basis GBP 50/kg.
Very light – displays and visual mock-ups
Light – general prototypes, low-load parts
Typical FDM default – good cost/speed balance
Medium – functional prototypes, brackets, enclosures
Medium – common production setting
Heavy – load-bearing functional parts
Heavy – load-bearing functional parts
Very heavy – high-load parts and fixtures
Very heavy – consider more walls instead
Solid – maximum strength, sealing or machining stock
			





















	

		

			
The detail

			
The workhorse polymer, printed to order

			
Nylon (PA) earns its reputation: it’s strong, slightly flexible, shrugs off repeated stress, and wears beautifully against other parts. Where PLA snaps and ABS creaks, nylon keeps cycling — which is why it’s the go-to for functional mechanisms and load-bearing parts.

			
Need more stiffness? Carbon-fibre reinforced PA-CF delivers a serious step up in rigidity and dimensional stability for structural work — available on request, just mention it in your quote.

		

		

			
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Moving parts
Gears, bushings, hinges and latches that survive thousands of cycles without wearing out.

			
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Load-bearing
Brackets and mounts that take real force — nylon bends before it breaks, then bounces back.

			
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PA-CF stiffness
Carbon reinforcement for parts that must not flex: jigs, frames, drone and robotics components.

		

	








	

		

			
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When should I choose nylon over ABS or PLA?
Choose nylon when the part moves, wears, or takes repeated load — it outlasts both in fatigue and abrasion. For rigid decorative or low-stress parts, PLA or ABS will save you money.

			
What is PA-CF and when is it worth it?
PA-CF is nylon reinforced with chopped carbon fibre. It’s significantly stiffer and more dimensionally stable than plain PA — worth it for structural parts, jigs and anything where flex is the enemy. Request it in your quote comments.

			
Does nylon absorb moisture?
Nylon is hygroscopic — it slowly absorbs ambient moisture, which can slightly soften parts over time. For most applications this is a non-issue; for critical ones, ask us about material choice and we’ll advise.

			
How accurate are printed nylon parts?
Nylon prints to tight tolerances for an FDM process, and we compensate for its shrinkage in slicing. For press-fits and bearing seats, tell us the critical dimensions and we’ll advise on what’s achievable.

		

	








	
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