Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF vs Taulman Bridge Nylon
From the Taulman Bridge Nylon review: PA6-CF is far stiffer and more dimensionally stable; Bridge is tougher under impact and much easier to print.
| Spec | Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF | Taulman Bridge Nylon |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Material | Nylon | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | Polymaker | Taulman3D |
| Diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Thermal | ||
| Print temp | 280 to 300°C | 250 to 260°C |
| Bed temp | 25 to 50°C | 70 to 110°C |
| Warping | medium | medium |
| Quality | ||
| Layer adhesion | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Bed adhesion | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Stringing resistance | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Price / kg | — | — |
How they differ on the data
Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF runs 35°C hotter on the nozzle (window midpoints 290°C and 255°C), and the windows do not overlap, so each needs its own profile. Polymaker PolyMide PA6-CF 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 PA6-CF ships on a 0.75 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 PA6-CF for automotive.
Pick Taulman Bridge Nylon for living hinges.