Bamboo Lab PA6-GF

Product features

• Built to last

• Dimensional stability

• Outstanding thermal properties

• Chemical resistance

• Smooth surface and multiple colors

• Diameter: 1.75mm +/- 0.03mm

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Precautions for use

• 0.2mm nozzle is not compatible

• Stainless steel nozzle not recommended

• Compatible with AMS

• Not compatible with AMS Lite

• Printers with enclosure are required

• Dry the filament before use

• Must be dried before use

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Note

PA6-GF in the colors yellow, lime and brown has been discontinued and will not be replenished.

Bambu PA6-GF – Glass Fiber Reinforced Nylon

Bambu PA6-GF, also known as Nylon 6 with glass fiber, is among the most advanced high-performance, engineering plastics on the market. It is designed to deliver exceptional strength, durability and dimensional stability. Compared to other top-of-the-line engineering filaments, PA6-GF is also a more cost-effective choice.

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Built to last

Bambu PA6-GF is extraordinarily strong and robust thanks to its glass fiber reinforcement, making it a perfect choice for prints that need to withstand heavy use and be resistant to bending and breaking.

• Note: The printed part achieves improved toughness after absorbing moisture.

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Dimensional stability

PA6-GF has an impressively high dimensional stability due to the glass fiber reinforcement, and the filament has significantly less tendency to twist and warp compared to standard PA filaments. The result is precise print dimensions – even in complex and detailed geometries.

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Outstanding thermal properties

PA6-GF has a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) and excellent mechanical stability, which enables the filament to maintain its strength properties at high temperatures. This makes it particularly suitable for demanding industrial, automotive and car-related applications.

Filament type	PLA Basic	ABS	Normal PA (Nylon)	PC	PA6-GF	PA6-CF	PAHT-CF	PET-CF
Heat deformation resistance / HDT (°C at 0.45 MPa)	57 °C	87 °C	89 °C	117 °C	182 °C	186 °C	194 °C	205 °C

Chemical resistance

PA6-GF has excellent resistance to chemicals, oils and many types of solvents, ensuring long-lasting performance – even in demanding and challenging environments.

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Smooth surface and multiple colors

Bambu PA6-GF filaments are compatible with the Bambu AMS system and therefore support multi-color printing. The special surface structure also helps to erase visible layer lines, resulting in a smoother and more uniform surface quality.

RFID for intelligent printing

All printing parameters are embedded in an RFID chip, which can be automatically read via the Bambu AMS (Automatic Material System) system.

Insert the filament and print immediately!
No manual and time-consuming settings – and no unnecessary setup steps.

Comparison of parameters

Read more and see a comparison of the different filaments in the Bambu Filament guide >>

Parameters	PA6-GF	PA6-CF	PAHT-CF
Composition	PA6, fiberglass	PA6, carbon fiber	PA12 + other long-chain PA types, carbon fiber
AMS compatibility	YES	NO	YES
Drying before use	Required	Required	Required
Print speed	< 130 mm/s	< 100 mm/s	< 100 mm/s
Printer type	Cabinet/Enclosure	Cabinet/Enclosure	Cabinet/Enclosure
Toughness (impact strength – XY, dry state)	27.2 kJ/m²	40.3 kJ/m²	57.5 kJ/m²
Toughness (impact strength – XY, moist condition)	55.8 kJ/m²	57.2 kJ/m²	62.3 kJ/m²
Strength (flexural strength – XY, dry condition)	120 MPa	151 MPa	125 MPa
Strength (flexural strength – XY, moist condition)	71 MPa	95 MPa	115 MPa
Layer strength (flexural strength – Z, dry state)	51 MPa	80 MPa	61 MPa
Layer strength (flexural strength – Z, moist condition)	33 MPa	45 MPa	49 MPa
Stiffness (flexural modulus – XY, dry state)	3670 MPa	5460 MPa	4230 MPa
Stiffness (flexural modulus – XY, moist condition)	2120 MPa	3560 MPa	3640 MPa
Layer adhesion (impact strength – Z, dry state)	4.1 kJ/m²	15.5 kJ/m²	13.3 kJ/m²
Heat resistance (HDT at 0.45 MPa, dry condition)	182 °C	186 °C	194 °C
Saturated water absorption rate / % (25 °C, 55% RH)	2.56%	2.35%	0.88%
Max. water absorption rate (25 °C, 55% RH)	2.56	2.35	0.88
Water absorption rate at saturation / % (25 °C, 55% humidity)	2.56	2.35	0.88

Accessory compatibility

Accessories / Compatibility	Recommended	Not recommended
Building board	Smooth PEI sheet, Textured PEI sheet	Cool Plate SuperTack
Hotend	Hotend with hardened steel 0.4 mm / 0.6 mm (recommended) / 0.8 mm	Hotend with stainless steel nozzles – all sizes
Glue	Bamboo Glue Stick	Bamboo Liquid Glue
AMS & AMS Lite	AMS	AMS Lite

Recommended print settings

Parameters	Value
Drying settings before printing	80°C for 8–12 hours
Print and storage container humidity	< 20% RH (sealed with desiccant)
Nozzle temperature	260–290°C
Building board temperature (with glue)	80–100°C
Print speed	< 130 mm/s

Physical properties

Property	Value
Density	1.14 g/cm³
Vicat softening point	210 °C
Heat deformation resistance (HDT)	182 °C
Melting temperature	219 °C
Melt Index	9.0 ± 0.8 g/10 min

Mechanical properties

Property	Value
Tensile strength	75 ± 6 MPa
Elongation at break	3.9 ± 0.8%
Flexural modulus	3670 ± 140 MPa
Bending strength	120 ± 6 MPa
Impact strength	27.2 ± 2.2 kJ/m²

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Filament TDS

Filament MSDS

Filament RoHS

Printing tips

• Drying before printing:
  Bambu PA6-GF must be dried properly before printing. Recommended drying is:

  • 80 °C for 8–12 hours in a hot air dryer, or

  • 90–100 °C for 10–12 hours on the build plate.
    ⚠️ Do not exceed 100°C as the coil may deform or melt.
    For more details, see: Printing tips for Engineering materials on WIKI.

• Storage during printing:
  To prevent moisture absorption, it is recommended to use an airtight container of desiccant during printing.
  See details at: Printing tips for Engineering materials on WIKI.

• Minimizing warping:
  Avoid printing large models with high infill. Use printers with enclosures and make sure the build plate is properly glued for better adhesion before printing.

• For better printing results:
  See additional tips at: Printing tips for Engineering materials on WIKI.

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Finishing tips

• Removing supports:
  It is recommended to remove support structures within 2 hours of printing to prevent them from sticking after moisture absorption. If they are stuck, the model can be dried for easier removal.

• Post-hardening / annealing:
  Placing the printed part in a convection oven at 80–130 °C for 5–12 hours can increase strength and stiffness.
  ⚠️ Effectiveness depends on model structure, size and conditions – some models may deform after post-curing.
  See details at: Work after Printing Finished on WIKI.

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