Polymaker PolyMide CoPA vs Taulman Bridge Nylon
From the Taulman Bridge Nylon review: CoPA is the more refined modern equivalent with better documentation and lower moisture pickup; Bridge is cheaper and still prints beautifully tough parts.
| Spec | Polymaker PolyMide CoPA | Taulman Bridge Nylon |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | Nylon | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | Polymaker | Taulman3D |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 250 to 270°C | 250 to 260°C |
| Bed temp | 25 to 50°C | 70 to 110°C |
| Warping | medium | medium |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Polymaker PolyMide CoPA runs 5°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 260°C and 255°C), and the two windows share 10°C of range, so one profile can cover both. Polymaker PolyMide CoPA lists the wider window (20°C against 10°C). Taulman Bridge Nylon runs 52°C hotter on the bed (window midpoints 38°C and 90°C), and the windows do not overlap, so each needs its own profile. Taulman Bridge Nylon lists the wider window (40°C against 25°C).
Polymaker PolyMide CoPA ships on a 1 kg spool and Taulman Bridge Nylon on 0.45 kg, so compare price per kilogram rather than per spool.
Which one for the job
Pick Polymaker PolyMide CoPA for gears, mechanical.
Pick Taulman Bridge Nylon for mechanical parts, living hinges.