Nylon Settings for AnkerMake M5

Temperature Settings

Start with the nozzle at 260°C and the bed at 80°C. If you see poor layer adhesion, increase the nozzle temperature by 5°C increments. If you experience stringing, decrease the nozzle temperature by 5°C. For the first layer, you can increase the bed temperature by 5°C for better adhesion, then let it drop back to 80°C for subsequent layers.

The Nylon filament has a recommended nozzle temperature range of 240-280°C and a bed temperature range of 70-90°C. The AnkerMake M5 supports nozzle temperatures up to 260°C and bed temperatures up to 100°C, which fully covers the recommended range for this filament.

Speed & Quality

The AnkerMake M5 supports high-speed printing at up to 500 mm/s. For Nylon, we recommend 30-50 mm/s for general printing. Start with the lower end for quality-critical prints and increase for draft prints. Always print the first layer at 25-50% of your normal speed for better adhesion.

For quality-critical prints like miniatures or display pieces, reduce the speed to 30 mm/s and use a 0.12-0.16mm layer height. For draft or rapid prototyping, you can push the speed to 50 mm/s with a 0.24-0.28mm layer height. The standard 0.2mm layer height at 40 mm/s provides the best balance of speed and quality for most prints.

Bed Adhesion

Nylon is notoriously difficult for bed adhesion. Use a PEI sheet with glue stick, or a Garolite (G10) sheet for the best results. A brim is essential for most nylon prints. Some users also find blue painter's tape with glue stick works well.

Common Issues with Nylon on AnkerMake M5

Here are the most common problems you may encounter when printing Nylon on the AnkerMake M5, along with proven solutions:

• Warping: Use an enclosure, brim, high bed temp, and ensure a draft-free environment
• Bubbles or popping during printing: Filament is wet -- dry for 12-20 hours at 80°C
• Poor layer adhesion: Increase nozzle temperature, reduce fan, and ensure filament is thoroughly dry
• Stringing: Almost always caused by wet filament; dry it thoroughly before printing

Tips for Best Results

Follow these expert tips to get the best possible prints with Nylon on your AnkerMake M5:

• Drying is absolutely critical -- even new sealed spools benefit from 12+ hours of drying at 80°C
• Print from a dry box or active filament dryer; nylon re-absorbs moisture during the print
• Garolite (G10) sheets provide the best bed adhesion for nylon
• After printing, you can boil nylon parts to moisture-condition them -- this triples impact strength
• Start with PA12 if you are new to nylon; it is much easier to print than PA6

Support Settings

For prints requiring supports with Nylon, use tree supports for easier removal and less scarring. Set a 0.15-0.2mm Z-distance between support and model. If you have a dual-extruder setup, consider PVA (for PLA/PETG) or HIPS (for ABS) as dedicated water/solvent-soluble support material.

Nylon at a Glance

AnkerMake M5 Specifications

The AnkerMake M5 features a 235 x 235 x 250 mm build volume with a maximum print speed of 500 mm/s. It uses a direct drive extruder system, which provides better control over flexible and specialty filaments. The hotend can reach 260°C and the heated bed supports temperatures up to 100°C.