Glass-filled nylon mixes tough nylon with tiny glass fibers, giving you metal-like strength without the weight or cost. With zone3Dplus, you can order these parts online, get an instant quote, and receive production-grade pieces in days—not weeks.
Why Pick Glass-Filled Nylon?

zone3Dplus tip: Need pilot runs fast? Upload your CAD file and choose Nylon 12-GF40 for same-day quoting.
Best Ways to Print It
1.Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) – Our Flagship
- Isotropic strength: Laser fuses powder evenly in every direction.
- Smooth finish: ±0.3 mm accuracy—minimal sanding needed.
- Ready for volume: Batch print hundreds of parts in one build.
2.Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) – Budget Test Parts
- Steel or ruby nozzle: Stops fiber abrasion.
- Hotend 260–280 °C: Melts the nylon base cleanly.
- Slow, steady feeds: 30–40 mm/s cuts layer gaps.
Heads-up: FDM parts work for form-fit tests. For customer-ready strength, switch to zone3Dplus SLS.
SLS vs. FDM at a Glance
Top Uses That Win Big
- Automotive – Under-hood clips, sensor cases, coolant joints
- Aerospace & Drones – Lightweight housings, interior latches
- Factory Floor – Robot grippers, custom fixtures, impact guards
- Sports & Tools – Rugged handles, bike parts, paddle spacers
All of these are available on zone3Dplus with lead times as short as 3 business days.
Common Hurdles & Easy Fixes
What’s Next?
- Hybrid powders: Glass + carbon fiber mixes coming soon to zone3Dplus.
- Faster sintering: Our R&D team is testing high-power lasers for 2× build speed.
- Lower costs: New shared-build pricing drops per-part cost by up to 30 %.
Get Started in Minutes
- Upload your model to zone3Dplus.com.
- Select Glass-Filled Nylon and view live pricing.
- Pick your finish—natural, dyed, or vapor-smoothed.
- Order with one click; we handle the rest.
“Composites like glass-filled nylon push 3D printing from quick prototypes to real production.” — zone3Dplus Engineering Team
Final Word
Glass-filled nylon bridges the gap between plastics and metals. When you print it through zone3Dplus, you get strong, heat-resistant parts—fast, easy, and on budget. Try it today and see how tough your next project can be.
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