PA 12 Description

Nylon PA 12 is a versatile 3D printing material known for its excellent mechanical properties, including high strength, toughness, and chemical resistance. As a popular choice in additive manufacturing, Nylon PA 12 offers exceptional durability making it ideal for producing functional prototypes and end-use production parts. This nylon-based 3D printing material exhibits low moisture absorption, ensuring dimensional stability and consistent performance in various environmental conditions. Additionally, Nylon PA 12’s fine surface finish and high detail resolution enhance the quality of 3D-printed components.

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PA 12 Benefits

High strength and durability
Chemical resistance against oils, greases, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and alkalies.
Near isotropic mechanical properties
Water and air proof without additional treatment
Dimensional stability

PA 12 Properties

Tensile strength (MPa): 48
Density ( g/cm³): 1.01
Elongation at break (%): 20 (XY) 15 (Z)
Impact Strength (kJ/m²): 4.8 (XY), 4.1 (Y)
Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.46 MPa: 347°F
Powder Melting Point: 369°F
Biocompatibility: Meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices

PA 12 Applications

Watertight applications
Housing & enclosures
Functional prototypes
Jigs & Fixtures
Medical devices
Complex assemblies
Spares & repairs

Powered by Multi Jet Fusion

Nylon PA 12 leverages the advanced capabilities of Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing technology. MJF 3D printing offers unparalleled benefits for PA 12 3D printing including:

High Precision and Detail: MJF ensures excellent surface quality and intricate detailing, achieving layer thicknesses as fine as 80 microns and dimensional tolerances up to ±0.012 in., ensuring high accuracy.

Fast Production Speed: MJF 3D printing can produce parts up to 10 x faster than SLS 3D printing, making it ideal for rapid manufacturing and serial production.

Consistent Quality: MJF provides consistent mechanical properties across builds with a repeatability of ±0.3%, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.

Efficient Material Usage: MJF 3D printing with PA 12 material utilizes up to 80% of the material, significantly reducing waste and making it a cost-effective solution.

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