PETG vs Nylon (PA6/PA12)
Side-by-side comparison of PETG and Nylon (PA6/PA12) for 3D printing — strength, temperature resistance, cost, and recommended printer settings on the Epicblaze v1.
| Property | PETG | Nylon (PA6/PA12) |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 50–75 MPa | 70–85 MPa |
| Temperature Resistance | ~80°C (glass transition) | ~180°C (melting point), ~50°C HDT under load |
| Cost per kg | $20–35 | $35–60 |
When to use PETG
Chemical-resistant enclosures, food-safe containers, transparent prototypes, and parts needing good layer adhesion without the brittleness of PLA.
When to use Nylon (PA6/PA12)
High-wear mechanical parts — gears, hinges, snap-fit joints, and living hinges that need flexibility and fatigue resistance over thousands of cycles.
Epicblaze v1 Printer Settings
PETG Settings
Nozzle: 230–250°C, Bed: 70–80°C. Low warping tendency. The Epicblaze v1 prints PETG cleanly at 240°C with excellent layer adhesion.
Nylon (PA6/PA12) Settings
Nozzle: 250–280°C, Bed: 70–90°C. Must dry filament before printing — nylon absorbs moisture rapidly. The Epicblaze v1's 350°C extruder supports nylon variants up to PA12-CF.
Our Recommendation
PETG is the 'safe middle ground' — easier to print than nylon, stronger than PLA, and chemically resistant. Choose nylon only when you need exceptional wear resistance or living-hinge flexibility. For startup prototyping, PETG gets you 80% of nylon's performance at half the difficulty.
Free test print in PETG or Nylon (PA6/PA12)
Upload your design and choose your material. We'll print it on the Epicblaze v1 and ship it free — so you can compare materials with your actual part geometry.
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