1 Topic by sidlauskas.justas

  • sidlauskas.justas
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Topic: Nylon filament inquiry

Hello,

I am thinking of starting my company which would use Nylon filament to print various accessories, but there is a question, which has not been answered:

Are Nylon filaments (especially better ones like Tallman 618 and 645) water/moisture resistant after 3D printing? I would need them to not change their appearance in ~2-3 years (maybe even more) and I am willing to either: change filaments (but Nylon seems to be best at the moment) or make some additional processes, for e.g. hydro dipping coating

I have made number of enquiries to number of companies and people, sadly, I haven't received a proper reply.

Could anyone, which has already made their Nylon (even better Tallman) prints and have experience comment, how does 3D printed Nylon prints change when they are exposed to water/moisture?

Sorry, if there was a similar thread, but I searched, and haven't found it.

If there would be needed more information, please don't hesitate to inquiry.

Justas

2 Reply by ronsii

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Re: Nylon filament inquiry

Pretty much all nylon products absorb water before and after machining/extruding. The most common being Taulman, their website lists the amount's of water absorption for the various types they make.