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Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF vs Polymaker PolyMide CoPA

Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF Polymaker · Nylon
★ Best overall Polymaker PolyMide CoPA Polymaker · Nylon
Measured wins
Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF: 1 Polymaker PolyMide CoPA: 3
Spec Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CFPolymaker PolyMide CoPA
Overview
Material Nylon Nylon
Manufacturer Polymaker Polymaker
Diameter 1.75 mm 1.75 mm
Thermal
Print temp 280–300°C 250–270°C
Bed temp 25–50°C 25–50°C
Warping medium medium
Quality
Layer adhesion 4/5 5/5
Bed adhesion 3/5 4/5
Stringing resistance 4/5 3/5
Verdict
Overall rating 4.3/5 4.4/5
Price / kg
VERDICT

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.