FDM Nylon 6

Production-grade Thermoplastic

FDM Nylon 6™ combines strength and toughness superior to other FDM thermoplastics, for applications that require strong, customized parts and tooling that lasts longer and withstands rigorous functional testing.

FDM Nylon 6 possesses excellent strength and stiffness while maintaining good impact resistance among the Nylon family of materials. It fills the niche between the more flexible FDM Nylon 12 and the high rigidity of FDM Nylon 12CF. This combination makes it a good choice for tooling that can handle the rigors of a production environment.

FDM Nylon 6 Material Properties

Behaviour and use

TENSILE STRENGTH

49.3 MPa (XZ Axis)
28.9 MPa (ZX Axis)

TENSILE MODULUS

2232 MPa (XZ Axis)
1817 MPa (ZX Axis)

HDT @ 264 PSI

93 °C

IZOD IMPACT, NOTCHED

106 J/m

Main Uses

FDM Nylon 6 combines the strength and toughness of Nylon 6 with the dependability and durability of FDM technology for additive manufactured tools, prototypes and production parts.

Top Applications

Manufacturing Aids
Testing Functional Performance
Tooling

FDM Material Applications

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FDM Nylon 6 Specification & Features

CONDITIONED*
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES	TEST METHOD	ENGLISH		METRIC
		XZ Axis	ZX Axis	XZ Axis	ZX Axis
Tensile Strenth, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	7,150 psi	4,200 psi	49.3 MPa	28.9 MPa
Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	9,800 psi	5,300 psi	67.6 MPa	36.5 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	323,700 psi	263,500 psi	2,232 MPa	1,817 MPa
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	38%	3.2%	38%	3.2%
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min)	ASTM D638	2.3%	1.7%	2.3%	1.7%
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min)	ASTM D790	14,100 psi	11,900 psi	97.2 MPa	82 MPa
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min)	ASTM D790	318,500 psi	272,500 psi	2,196 MPa	1,879 MPa
Flexural Strain at Break	ASTM D790	No Break	No Break	No Break	No Break
IZOD impact - notched (Method A, 23 °C)	ASTM D256	2.0 ft-lb/in	0.8 ft-lb/in	106 J/m	43 J/m
IZOD impact - unnotched (Method A, 23 °C)	ASTM D256	53.8 ft-lb/in	3.6 ft-lb/in	2,873 J/m	192 J/m

THERMAL PROPERTIES	TEST METHOD	ENGLISH	METRIC
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi	ASTM D648	199 °F	93 °C

SYSTEM AVAILABILITY	LAYER THICKNESS CAPABILITY	SUPPORT MATERIAL	COLOUR
Stratasys F900	0.010 inch (0.254 mm) 0.013 inch (0.330 mm)	SR-110	Black

*Conditioned = 20 °C and 50% RH for 40 hours

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology

Advantages of 3D printing FDM Nylon 6 with a Stratasys FDM Machine

Tough long-lasting parts

FDM technology works with engineering-grade thermoplastics to build strong, long-lasting and dimensionally stable parts with the best accuracy and repeatability of any 3D printing technology. FDM Nylon 6 parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts.

Meet production demands

FDM systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce. Advanced FDM 3D Printers boast the largest build envelopes and material capacities in their class, delivering longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing systems, delivering high throughput, duty cycles and utilization rates.

Gain new possibilities

FDM 3D Printers streamline processes from design through manufacturing, reducing costs and eliminating traditional barriers along the way. Industries can cut lead times and costs, products turn out better and get to market faster.

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FDM Materials Profile

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Compatible 3D Printers

Stratasys Machines that can print with FDM Nylon 6 material

Stratasys F900

The Stratasys F900 is the ultimate manufacturing-grade production 3D printer with the widest array of engineering-grade materials, maximum throughput, largest build platform, and highest accuracy.

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