SLS Nylon PA12

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Nylon PA12 (Polyamide) is a strong and heat-resistant material
commonly used to print strong and functional parts.

3D Design Guide
About

Nylon PA12 (Polyamide) is a fantastic all-round material with high precision that is also good value for money. When thin, it is flexible enough for springs – when thick, it is strong enough for functional parts. Thanks to that strength and flexibility, it is extremely versatile and suitable for many varied applications. It comes in a variety of colors, and its surface can be polished and dyed. This material is 3D printed on industrial grade 3D printers for the highest quality, using a process called Selective Laser Sintering. PA12 absorbs less water than PA6, but PA6 is stronger than PA12.

Technical Details

  • Accuracy: ±0.3% (lower limit of ±0.3 mm)
  • Density: 0.93 g/cm³
  • Min. wall thickness: 0.8 mm
Technical Properties
  • Tensile strength: 46 – 51 MPa
  • Tensile modulus: 1600 – 1850 MPa
  • Tensile elongation: 18 – 25%
  • Flexural strength: 46.3 – 58 MPa
  • Flexural modulus: 1300 – 1630 MPa
  • HDT (0.45 MPa): 140 – 147°C
  • HDT (1.8 MPa): 82 – 86°C
  • Default layer height: 0.1 mm
  • Default infill: 100%
  • Embossing: min. 1 mm
  • Engraving: min. 1 mm
  • Interlocking parts: Yes
  • Warping risk: Yes, for parts over 140mm or parts with thin long structures

Finishes

  • Standard
  • Polished
  • Satin
  • Vapor Smoothed
  • Shot Peened
Colors

Properties

  • Strong
  • Heat resistant
  • Functional
  • Visual