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How to Succeed with NylonX

How to Succeed with NylonX

  • Taylor Landry
  • Sep 1, 2016
NylonX has quickly become one of our favorite filaments for strong, durable, and ready-to-use parts. Here's an in-depth look at Nylon X, and some printing tips to get the most out of this great new material.
Nylons are a fantastic group of 3D printing materials. Excellent chemical, abrasion, and impact resistance coupled with its durability and toughness make it a perfect choice for strong, functional 3D printed parts. The main “cons” of nylon filaments are the lack of rigidity, relatively high shrink rate, and the fact that it is highly hygroscopic (absorbs water from the air).... (More)
Printing with Nylon

Printing with Nylon

  • MatterHackers
  • Sep 22, 2014
Learn how to 3D print Nylon like a pro. Nylon is a stronger and more durable alternative to PLA and ABS.
Everyone with a 3D printer is familiar with PLA and ABS. If you’ve 3D printed with PLA, you probably know that while it’s fairly strong, it’s also very brittle. You can’t leave parts out in the sun or anywhere that the temperature gets above 100°F. If you’ve 3D printed with ABS, you know it’s much more durable than PLA, but 3D printed ABS parts don’t h... (More)
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