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Polymaker PolyMide CoPA vs Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF
From the Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF review: CoPA is the tougher, more impact-resistant unfilled nylon; PA6-CF is far stiffer and holds its shape better under load, at the cost of brittleness and nozzle wear.
Measured wins
| Spec | Polymaker PolyMide CoPA | Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | Nylon | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | Polymaker | Polymaker |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 250 to 270°C | 280 to 300°C |
| Bed temp | 25 to 50°C | 25 to 50°C |
| Warping | medium | medium |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF runs 30°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 260°C and 290°C), and the windows do not overlap, so each needs its own profile. Both list the same 25-50°C bed window, so one profile covers both.
Polymaker PolyMide CoPA ships on a 1 kg spool and Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF on 0.75 kg, so compare price per kilogram rather than per spool.
Which one for the job
Pick Polymaker PolyMide CoPA for gears, mechanical.
Pick Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF for mechanical parts, automotive.