Nylon 12 (PA12)
Nylon 12 (PA12) is a versatile, biocompatible powder with high detail and dimensional accuracy. The go-to material for SLS printing, ideal for both functional prototypes and end-use production of complex assemblies and durable parts with high environmental stability. Specs shown are for Formlabs Nylon 12 Powder (Fuse SLS); also available on HP Multi Jet Fusion.
Technical datasheet at a glance.
- Tensile strength
- 7,250 psi
- Tensile modulus
- 268 ksi
- Elongation at break (X/Y)
- 11%
- HDT @ 264 psi
- 189°F
- Datasheet
- Formlabs Nylon 12
- Functional prototypes
- Complex enclosures
- Snap-fit assemblies
- End-use production parts
Why teams choose Nylon 12 (PA12)
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