Plastics & Resin for 3D printing

Nylon 12 / PA12 for 3D Printing

Nylon 12 Powder

Description

Nylon 12 powder for 3D printing demonstrates versatile material properties that establish its preference in a variety of applications. It boasts of excellent chemical resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and superior flexibility, allowing for both high durability and ease of use. Additionally, it exhibits impressive dimensional stability and low moisture absorption, enhancing its performance in adverse environmental conditions. The optimal fusion characteristics of Nylon 12 powder contribute to its seamless 3D printing process.

Special properties:

Biocompatibility, Flexibility and Toughness, Chemical Resistance, Durability, Low Water Absorption, Low Density, Impact Resistance,

Ultimate Tensile Strength:

50 MPa

Tensile Modulus:

1850 MPa

Elongation at Break:

11%

Hardness:

Popular use cases of nylon 12 / PA12 material in 3D printing

Automotive

Fuel lines, brake lines, and other components exposed to chemicals and mechanical stress.

Aerospace

Lightweight, durable parts that require high performance under extreme conditions.

Medical

Catheters, tubing, and other biocompatible devices.

Electronics

Insulators, connectors, and other components that need stability and durability.

Available 3D Printing Technologies for Prototypes and End-Use Parts

Selective Laser Melting

SLM

Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a leading metal 3D printing technology, similar to DMLS. Base on powder bed fusion (PBF) principles, SLM is commonly used for building functional end-use metal parts with tight tollerence for high-level industry.

Selective Laser Sintering

SLS

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) employs polymers or resins for 3D modeling, akin to SLM. It's increasingly favored in industrial manufacturing, particularly for end-use parts or rapid prototyping due to its superior mechanical properties, sometimes surpassing injection molding.

Stereolithography

SLA

SLA (Stereolithography) 3D printing utilizes a UV laser to cure liquid resin layer by layer, creating precise, high-resolution models. Commonly used for intricate prototypes, dental models, jewelry, and detailed architectural models.

Multi Jet Fusion

HP MJF

MJF (Multi Jet Fusion) 3D printing fuses nylon powder using fast inkjet arrays, enabling the highly precise creation of complex structures. Low cost and excellent part quality are the advantages of MJF, making it appropriate for low volume manufacturing.

Fused Deposition Modeling

FDM

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing service offers cost-effective prototyping and low-volume production solutions. Ideal for industries such as automotive, medical, and consumer goods, FDM produces durable, functional parts with quick turnaround times.

Digital Light Processing

DLP

DLP 3D printing technology has excellent precision and fast printing speed, making it widely used in parts manufacturing, especially in industries including dental, medical and jewelry industries, DLP has become an ideal choice.