{"title":"ACETAL POM FILAMENT","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAcetal POM Filament — Low-Friction Engineering Material for Gears and Bearings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAcetal (POM — Polyoxymethylene) filament is an engineering-grade thermoplastic known for its exceptionally low friction, high stiffness, and outstanding dimensional stability. In traditional manufacturing, POM is the material behind precision gears, bearings, bushings, and sliding mechanisms. Now you can 3D print these same high-performance parts on your desktop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable in 1.75mm diameter, 1kg spools, with 5 color options. Free shipping across the USA on all orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Acetal POM Unique?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePOM has the \u003cstrong\u003elowest coefficient of friction\u003c\/strong\u003e of any common 3D printing filament — parts slide against each other smoothly without lubrication. Combined with high stiffness (flexural modulus ~2,600 MPa) and excellent creep resistance, POM parts maintain tight tolerances under sustained mechanical loads. This makes it irreplaceable for functional mechanical components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBest Applications for POM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGears, bearings, bushings, rollers, conveyor components, sliding mechanisms, cam followers, valve bodies, impellers, pulley systems, zipper components, and any part requiring low friction and high wear resistance. POM is also resistant to many solvents, fuels, and chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePOM vs. Nylon — When to Choose Which\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBoth are engineering materials, but they serve different purposes. POM wins on \u003cstrong\u003estiffness, dimensional stability, and low friction\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose it for gears and precision parts. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nylon-filament\"\u003eNylon filament\u003c\/a\u003e wins on \u003cstrong\u003eimpact resistance and flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose it for snap-fits, hinges, and parts that need to absorb shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePrinting Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNozzle: 200–220°C. Bed: 100–120°C with PEI sheet or Kapton tape. POM releases formaldehyde gas when heated — \u003cstrong\u003ealways print in a well-ventilated area or with an enclosure that has active filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use a brim for bed adhesion and keep cooling fans at 50% or lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eExplore other engineering-grade filaments: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polypropylene-filament\"\u003ePolypropylene (PP)\u003c\/a\u003e for chemical resistance, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abs-filament\"\u003eABS filament\u003c\/a\u003e for heat resistance, or see all materials in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/3d-printing-filaments\"\u003e3D Printing Filaments guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dynalabs-acetal-pom-filament","title":"Dynalabs Acetal POM Filament 1.75mm 1kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDynalabs Acetal POM Filament 1.75mm — The Self-Lubricating Gear and Bearing Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf you're printing gears, bearings, bushings, slides, or any part where two surfaces move against each other — Acetal POM (Polyoxymethylene) is the material engineered specifically for that job. POM's defining characteristic is its exceptionally low coefficient of friction combined with outstanding wear resistance. Parts printed in POM are naturally self-lubricating, dimensionally stable, and resist creep under sustained load. At $23.07 per kilogram in 5 colors, it's the go-to material for mechanical and moving parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAvailable in Black, White, Red, Silver Grey, and Steel Grey. The neutral color palette suits industrial and mechanical applications where appearance serves a functional purpose (color-coding, visibility against a machine background).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePOM (Polyoxymethylene \/ Acetal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75mm ± 0.03mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpool Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1kg (2.2 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNozzle Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195–220°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBed Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100–130°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–40mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriction Coefficient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery low (self-lubricating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreep Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent under sustained load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy POM for Gears and Bearings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn injection molding, POM is the default material for gears, cams, bearings, conveyor components, and zipper mechanisms. It's used in everything from automotive fuel systems to sewing machines. The same properties translate to 3D printing: POM gears mesh smoothly, POM bearings spin with minimal resistance, and POM slides glide without lubrication. No other FDM-printable material comes close to POM's tribological (friction and wear) performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommended Print Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOM is one of the most challenging filaments to print.\u003c\/strong\u003e It requires careful attention to bed adhesion and temperature control. Use a heated bed at 110–130°C with POM-specific adhesive or a PEI sheet treated with ABS juice. Print at 200–210°C nozzle, 25–35mm\/s speed. An enclosed printer is mandatory — POM warps aggressively with temperature changes. Print with minimal cooling fan (0–20%). Start with small test parts before committing to complex geometries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePOM emits formaldehyde gas during printing — always use an enclosed printer with active filtration or print in a well-ventilated space away from occupied areas. For gears, use the concentric infill pattern and 100% infill for maximum tooth strength. Design gear teeth slightly oversized (0.1–0.2mm) because POM parts tend to shrink slightly during cooling. POM-to-POM contact has even lower friction than POM-to-metal — so printing both the gear and its mating bushing in POM produces the smoothest mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGears, bearings, bushings, cam followers, conveyor rollers, slide mechanisms, zipper prototypes, medical device moving parts (prototyping), robotic joint components, self-lubricating hinges, linear bearings, and any mechanical application where low friction and high wear resistance are the primary design requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFor flexible moving parts, compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tpu-flexible-filament\"\u003eTPU Filament\u003c\/a\u003e. For impact-tough mechanical parts, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nylon-filament\"\u003eNylon Filament\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore all engineering materials in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/3d-printing-filaments\"\u003e3D Printing Filaments guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DYNALABS","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52219658043686,"sku":"D03ING175CJ","price":23.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":52219658076454,"sku":"D03IRJ175CJ","price":23.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Silver Gray","offer_id":52219658109222,"sku":"D03IGR175CJ","price":23.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Steel Gray","offer_id":52219658141990,"sku":"D03IGA175CJ","price":23.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White","offer_id":52219658174758,"sku":"D03IBL175CJ","price":23.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1986\/2822\/files\/ACETAL-POMBLACK1.75MMX1KG2.2LBS5.png?v=1772247654"}],"url":"https:\/\/supplies3d.shop\/collections\/acetal-pom-filament.oembed","provider":"SUPPLIES3D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}