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Nylon (PA) settings for the Bambu Lab A1 mini
Possible with tweaks
These are tuned starting settings for printing Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab A1 mini. The Bambu Lab A1 mini has a direct-drive extruder and an all-metal hotend, so we set the hotend to 260°C and the bed to 80°C. Nylon is extremely strong but soaks up moisture fast, so dry the spool before every print.
260°C
Hotend
80°C
Bed
56 mm/s
Speed
0%
Part fan
Recommended Nylon (PA) profile
| Hotend temperature | 260°C (tower 240–280°C) |
| Bed temperature | 80°C |
| Print speed | 56 mm/s |
| Retraction | 1.5 mm (direct drive) |
| Part cooling fan | 0% |
| Bed adhesion | Glue stick or PA-specific sheet; dry before printing. |
| Nozzle | Brass 0.4 mm is fine |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
⚠️ Nylon (PA) warps without an enclosure and the Bambu Lab A1 mini is open-frame. Block drafts, raise the bed temp, and add a brim; for tall parts an enclosure is strongly recommended.
⚠️ This material prefers a 90°C bed but the Bambu Lab A1 mini tops out at 80°C; use extra adhesion help such as glue stick.
💡 Best uses for Nylon (PA): gears, living hinges, tough parts.
FAQ
- What temperature should I print Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
- Start at 260°C for the hotend and 80°C for the bed, then run a temperature tower across 240–270°C to dial in your exact filament brand.
- What print speed works for Nylon (PA) on this printer?
- Around 56 mm/s is a safe starting point on the Bambu Lab A1 mini. This printer can go faster once the profile is tuned, but start conservative for clean walls.
- What retraction should I use?
- Use about 1.5 mm of retraction (direct drive needs very little). If you see stringing with Nylon (PA), raise retraction speed before distance and dry the filament.
- Do I need an enclosure for Nylon (PA) on the Bambu Lab A1 mini?
- Yes — Nylon (PA) really wants an enclosure and the Bambu Lab A1 mini is open, so expect warping on large parts without one.