Polymaker Black Nylon vs Flashforge Red PLA
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Properties
Black Nylon (Polymaker)
Red PLA (Flashforge)
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Material Properties
Characteristics and properties of the material type
Type
The material type of the filament
Nylon (Polyamide)
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Requires Enclosure
Whether an enclosed printing environment is needed
Yes
No
Fume Emissions
Relative level of particles released, required ventilation, and potential health risks. (PLA is the baseline, 1x).
50x
1x
UV Resistance
Expected amount of UV exposure time before material degrades completely in outdoor use
Poor to Moderate (months)
Very Poor (weeks)
Flexible
Can bend, stretch, and compress without breaking, and returns to the original shape afterward
Yes
No
Moisture Sensitivity
How quickly the material absorbs moisture and causes printing defects like severe stringing and rough surfaces
Moderate
Very Low
Material Applications
How this material is used in products and industries
High Stress, Mechanical, Wear Resistant
Indoor, Low Stress, Decorative
Printing Settings
Recommended temperatures and speeds for printing
Printing Temperature Nozzle
Recommended nozzle temperature for printing
250°C
210°C
Bed Temperature
Recommended heated bed temperature
60°C
60°C
Print Speed (Min)
Minimum recommended printing speed
30 mm/s
40 mm/s
Printing Speed (Max)
Maximum recommended printing speed
60 mm/s
200 mm/s
Brand Info
Product-specific information and purchase details
Brand
Manufacturer or brand name
Polymaker
Flashforge
Color
Filament color
Black
Red
Price
Current price per roll
$49.99
$21.99