Nylon/PA · Engineering Filament
MatterHackers Nylon - Filament Specification & Printing Guide
Engineering specifications for MatterHackers Nylon, a Nylon/PA 3D printing filament with a 90°C heat deflection temperature -- covering nozzle, enclosure, and drying requirements.
- Polymer Base
- Nylon/PA
- Heat Deflection Temp
- 90°C
- Nozzle / Hotend
- Standard Brass OK
- Enclosure
- Passive Enclosure
MatterHackers Nylon
MatterHackers Nylon is a Nylon/PA filament rated to a 90°C heat deflection temperature. This page collects its hardware, environmental, and handling requirements in one place so you can confirm your printer is up to the job before you load the spool.
Material Overview
MatterHackers Nylon is an engineering-grade 3D printing filament built on a Nylon/PA polymer base. With a heat deflection temperature of 90°C, it is engineered for functional parts that must hold their shape under load and elevated service temperatures — jigs, fixtures, brackets, ducting, and end-use components that would deform in a commodity material.
Selecting MatterHackers Nylon is a systems decision, not just a spool decision: the polymer base dictates your hotend, your chamber, and your drying workflow. The sections below translate the manufacturer’s data into the concrete hardware and environmental requirements your printer must satisfy.
At a glance
- Polymer base: Nylon/PA
- Heat deflection temperature: 90°C
- Nozzle requirement: Standard Brass OK
- Enclosure requirement: Passive Enclosure
Hardware & Environmental Requirements
The table below summarizes the hardware and environmental prerequisites for printing MatterHackers Nylon. Always confirm final values against the manufacturer’s official technical data sheet.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Polymer Base | Nylon/PA |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 90°C |
| Nozzle / Hotend | Standard Brass OK |
| Enclosure | Passive Enclosure |
| Manufacturer TDS | Download Technical Data Sheet |
Nozzle & Hotend
MatterHackers Nylon is not abrasive, so a standard brass nozzle is perfectly suitable — there is no need to budget for hardened hardware. Keep spare brass nozzles on hand as normal wear items, and retune flow/temperature calibration whenever you swap one. CSV designation: Standard Brass OK.
Enclosure & Chamber
MatterHackers Nylon benefits from at least a passive enclosure — a fully enclosed chassis (or a draft shield) that traps the heat from the heated bed. This slows cooling, reduces warping and edge curling, and improves interlayer adhesion. An actively heated chamber is not required, but a warm, draft-free environment materially improves results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print MatterHackers Nylon with a standard brass nozzle?
Yes. MatterHackers Nylon is non-abrasive, so a standard brass nozzle is safe and recommended. There is no filler to wear down the orifice, so brass gives you the best thermal conductivity and surface finish at the lowest cost.
Does MatterHackers Nylon require an enclosure?
MatterHackers Nylon benefits from at least a passive enclosure — a fully enclosed chassis (or a draft shield) that traps the heat from the heated bed. This slows cooling, reduces warping and edge curling, and improves interlayer adhesion. An actively heated chamber is not required, but a warm, draft-free environment materially improves results.
Does MatterHackers Nylon need to be dried before printing?
Nylon/PA is highly hygroscopic and will absorb ambient moisture within hours of exposure. Dry at 70-80 °C for 4-8 hours immediately before printing and print from a dry box or dry feeder where possible. Wet nylon pops, foams, and produces weak, stringy parts.