Why Choose Nylon 12 Powder
With high tensile strength and environmental stability, Nylon 12 Powder is suitable for creating complex assemblies and durable parts with minimal water absorption.
Versatile Prototyping
Nylon 12 Powder is a highly capable thermoplastic for a range of functional prototypes.
Dimensional Accuracy
Print highly detailed parts and complex assemblies with low creep.
Economical Refresh Rate
Get the most out of your material by printing with up to 70% recycled powder.
Environmental Stability
Nylon 12 Powder prints absorb very little moisture and are resistant to light, heat, and chemicals.
Applications
Use Nylon 12 Powder for both functional prototyping and end-use production of complex assemblies and durable parts with high environmental stability.
* Material properties may vary based on part design and manufacturing practices. It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to validate the suitability of the printed parts for the intended use.
Material Properties
Compare Printability of SLS Powders
| Nylon 12 (Recommended) | Nylon 12 Tough | Nylon 12 White | Nylon 11 | Nylon 12 GF | Nylon 11 CF | TPU 90A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air/ Inert Recommendation | Air | Air | Nitrogen* | Nitrogen** | Air | Nitrogen | Air |
| Refresh Rate | 30% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 50% | 30% | 20% |
| Printer Compatibility | Fuse 1 Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1 Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1 Fuse 1+ 30W |
| Dimensional Accuracy | Best | Best | Good | Good | Best | Good | Fair |
| Surface Finish | Best | Good | Good | Good | Best | Good | Fair |
| Print Speed | Best | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Fine Feature Resolution | Best | Best | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| High Aspect Ratio Parts | Best | Best | Best | Fair | Good | Good | Fair |
| Large Cross Section Parts | Good | Best | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Fair |
* Nylon 12 White Powder is recommended to print in nitrogen to maintain the most consistent white appearance. Printing in air has been correlated with yellowing of powder over time. Powder yellowing has little to no impact on the ability and efficacy of dyeing printed parts.
** Nylon 11 Powder is recommended to print in nitrogen environment. Printing in air is possible, but will compromise material properties and lead to powder degradation at a faster rate.
Post-Processing
Post-processing with the Fuse Sift powder recovery station and a media blasting station is recommended. To learn more about post-processing Fuse Series SLS prints, download our workflow guide.
Bulk Powder Pricing for Your Lowest Cost Per Part
3D printing is now cost-effective even at higher volumes thanks to substantial volume discounts for our SLS Powders. Discounts start at 20% for customers purchasing 50 kg of powder in bulk and prices can reach as low as $45 per kilogram.
In automotive, it is important that you deliver the highest possible quality at the best price possible. At the moment, anything under 10,000 parts per year could be printed in SLS. With the Fuse 1, we have a very capable product, at a very competitive price.
Christian Kleylein,, Technologist for AM Polymer Series Manufacturing, Brose