Bambu Lab PA6‑GF White 1 kg

Product description

Bambu Lab PA6‑GF White 1 kg is a technical filament of the type Nylon 6 (PA6) reinforced with glass fibers, designed for the production of mechanically and thermally extremely resistant functional parts. Thanks to the combination of polyamide and glass fibers, it offers much higher stiffness, strength, and dimensional stability than common PA or PLA materials.

The filament is ideal for users who need reliable parts for demanding environments – from industrial jigs through technical components to parts in the automotive and mechanical engineering sectors.

Color: White
Material type: PA6 with glass fiber filler (Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon 6)
Packaging: 1 kg on an original Bambu Lab spool

Key features

• Reinforced Nylon 6 with glass fibers – multiple times higher stiffness and strength compared to standard nylons.
• High heat resistance – heat deflection temperature (HDT) approx. 182 °C at 0,45 MPa, suitable for thermally demanding applications.
• Excellent dimensional stability – significantly reduced warping compared to common PA, suitable even for larger functional parts.
• Very good chemical resistance – resistant to oils, lubricants, and many solvents.
• Great fatigue and wear resistance – ideal for mechanically stressed parts, articulated elements, mounts, and jigs.
• Strong, functional surface – characteristic technical look with a reinforced surface thanks to the glass fiber filler.
• AMS compatibility – fully compatible with the Bambu Lab AMS system (dry storage is recommended),
  AMS lite is not recommended.
• Integrated RFID chip (on the Bambu Lab spool) – Bambu Lab printers automatically load the filament settings.

Recommended applications

Bambu Lab PA6‑GF White is particularly suitable for:

• Industrial and machine parts – jigs, clamping and measuring fixtures, mechanism covers.
• Automotive and motorcycle parts – mounts, brackets, parts near the engine, parts exposed to higher temperatures.
• Functional prototypes – mechanically tested components that must withstand real‑world use.
• Structural elements – technical joints, hinges, cable holders, mounting elements.
• Parts for more chemically demanding environments – applications where resistance to oils or lubricants is required.

Printing recommendations

To achieve optimal properties with PA6‑GF, it is recommended to:

1. Use a wear‑resistant nozzle
   • The ideal choice is a hardened steel or hardened nozzle ≥ 0,4 mm.
   • A 0,2 mm nozzle is not compatible, a stainless steel nozzle is not recommended due to rapid wear.
2. Print from well‑dried filament
   • PA6‑GF strongly absorbs moisture from the environment.
   • Recommended drying: 80 °C for 8–12 hours in a dryer or 90–100 °C for approx. 10–12 hours on a heated bed.
3. Use an enclosed print chamber
   • Better achievement of operating temperatures and reduced internal stresses in the material.
   • More stable print quality for larger parts.
4. Choice of build plate and adhesion
   • Suitable are high‑temperature‑resistant surfaces (engineering / high‑temp plate).
   • For larger parts, a brim is recommended and, if needed, a thin layer of glue to increase adhesion.
5. Safety
   • Print in a well‑ventilated area.
   • Processing with glass fiber filler may slightly increase component wear, so regularly check the condition of the nozzle.

Technical parameters

Basic information

• Material: PA6 (Nylon 6) reinforced with glass fibers (PA6‑GF)
• Filament diameter: 1,75 mm ± 0,03 mm
• Material weight on spool: 1 kg
• Color: White
• Spool type: original Bambu Lab plastic spool with RFID

Recommended print settings

Parameter	Value*
Nozzle temperature	260–290 °C
Bed temperature	80–100 °C
Chamber temperature (recommended)	45–60 °C
Print speed	up to ≤ 130 mm/s
Cooling	0–60 % depending on geometry

*Specific values may vary slightly depending on the printer and model geometry.

Mechanical properties (indicative)

Property	Value (approx.)	Standard
Tensile strength	~ 75 MPa	ISO 527
Tensile modulus	~ 2850 MPa	ISO 527
Flexural strength	~ 120 MPa	ISO 178
Flexural modulus	~ 2300 MPa	ISO 178
Charpy impact strength	~ 7,2 kJ/m²	ISO 179
Elongation at break	~ 3,9 %	ISO 527

Thermal properties

Property	Value (approx.)
Melting temperature (DSC, 10 °C/min)	~ 219 °C
Heat deflection temperature HDT (0,45 MPa)	~ 182 °C
Softening temperature	~ 210 °C

Other properties

• Chemical resistance: very good (oils, lubricants, a range of solvents)
• Max. water absorption (25 °C, 55 % RH): approx. 2,5–3 %
• Diameter tolerance: ± 0,03 mm

Advantages over common filaments

• Compared to PLA: significantly higher strength, toughness, heat and chemical resistance.
• Compared to ABS/ASA: better dimensional stability and strength, higher thermal resistance.
• Compared to standard PA: less warping, higher stiffness and better suitability for precise technical parts.

Who Bambu Lab PA6‑GF White is suitable for

• Professionals and companies that need a fully functional replacement for milled or injection‑molded plastic parts.
• Maker community and home workshops, where durable, long‑term‑use components are printed.
• All users of Bambu Lab (P1, X1, A1) printers who want to fully utilize the capabilities of technical filaments with automatic material recognition.

Key features:

• High‑performance engineering PA6 filament reinforced with glass fibers
• High strength, stiffness, and resistance to mechanical stress
• Heat resistance with HDT around 182 °C at 0,45 MPa
• Excellent dimensional stability and less warping compared to common nylon
• Very good chemical resistance to oils, lubricants, and many solvents
• Ideal for industrial, automotive, and functional technical parts
• Full compatibility with Bambu Lab printers and the AMS system
• Integrated RFID chip for automatic parameter setup on Bambu Lab printers
• Recommended use with a hardened steel nozzle to minimize wear
• Suitable for more experienced users requiring top‑class mechanical and thermal properties