- Print Technology
- SLS
- Characteristics
- Stiff & Strong, Heat Resistant, UV Resistant, Low Creep, Glass Filled
- Ultimate Tensile Strength
- 38.0 MPa
- Flexural Strength
- 56.0 MPa
- Notched Izod
- 36.0 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
- 113.0 °C
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
- 170.0 °C
- Tensile Modulus
- 2800.0 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 4.0 %
- Flexural Modulus
- 2400.0 MPa
Nylon 12 GF Powder is a glass-filled, biocompatible material with enhanced stiffness and heat resistance for demanding industrial environments. Choose this material to produce stiff functional prototypes or end-use parts for applications where structural rigidity and thermal stability are critical.
Choosing the Right SLS Powder
Certain SLS Powders may be better suited for your specific applications than others. Read this article for expectations and guidelines.
- Print Technology
- SLS
- Characteristics
- Stiff & Strong, Heat Resistant, UV Resistant, Low Creep, Glass Filled
- Ultimate Tensile Strength
- 38.0 MPa
- Flexural Strength
- 56.0 MPa
- Notched Izod
- 36.0 J/m
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
- 113.0 °C
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
- 170.0 °C
- Tensile Modulus
- 2800.0 MPa
- Elongation at Break
- 4.0 %
- Flexural Modulus
- 2400.0 MPa
Bulk Order Discount
- 20%
- 50 kg
- 25%
- 100 kg
- 30%
- 200 kg
- 35%
- 400 kg
- 40%
- 1,000 kg
- 45%
- 2,500 kg
- 55%
- 5,000 kg
Compatibility
- 3D Printer
- Fuse 1, Fuse 1+ 30W
Nylon 12 GF Powder 6 kgPD-FS-P12B-01
Why Choose Nylon 12 GF Powder
Nylon 12 GF Powder is suitable to produce high-performance functional prototypes or robust end-use parts that need to maintain dimensional accuracy.
* 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.
High Stiffness
Produce end-use parts that need to endure sustained loading.
Dimensional Accuracy
A high-precision material with low warpage.
Thermal Resistance
Prints that will remain dimensionally stable at elevated temperatures.
Environmental Stability
Nylon 12 GF Powder prints absorb very little moisture and are resistant to light, heat, and chemicals.
Applications
With its high Modulus and thermal stability, Nylon 12 GF Powder is the high-performance alternative to create functional validation prototypes for composite materials or stable end-use parts that will endure demanding conditions.
Robust jigs, fixtures and replacement parts
Nylon 12 GF Powder offers high stiffness and thermal stability for demanding end-use applications.
Parts undergoing sustained loading
Nylon 12 GF Powder's high stiffness and thermal stability make it a great choice for automotive or aerospace applications.
Small batch enclosures and equipment
Nylon 12 GF Powder can print high-tolerance threads, sockets, and moving elements within the part.
High-temperature applications
EV connector 3D printed with Nylon 12 GF Powder on the Fuse Series.
Material Properties*
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
|
Ultimate Tensile Strength |
38 MPa |
|
Tensile Modulus |
2800 MPa |
|
Elongation at Break (X/Y) |
4% |
| Elongation at Break (Z) | 3% |
|
Flexural Strength |
56 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus | 2400 MPa |
| Notched Izod | 36 J/m |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa | 113 °C |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa | 170 °C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | 175 °C |
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 media blasting is necessary. To learn more about post-processing Fuse Series 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.
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