- Print Technology
- SLS
- Characteristics
- Wear resistant, High Strength, Biocompatibility, Robust, UV Resistant
- Tensile Modulus
- 1450.0 MPa
- Flexural Modulus
- 1100.0 MPa
- Ultimate Tensile Strength
- 42.0 MPa
- Flexural Strength
- 42.0 MPa
- Notched Izod
- 60.0 J/m
- Elongation at Break
- 25.0 %
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
- 46.0 °C
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
- 161.0 °C
Nylon 12 Tough Powder offers the best-in-class refresh rate among Nylon powders, high ductility, and great dimensional accuracy across the build chamber. Print more durable parts for prototyping and small batch production that have reduced warpage without sacrificing strength.
Using Nylon 12 Tough Powder
Nylon 12 Tough Powder requires powder aging before starting the first print.
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
- Wear resistant, High Strength, Biocompatibility, Robust, UV Resistant
- Tensile Modulus
- 1450.0 MPa
- Flexural Modulus
- 1100.0 MPa
- Ultimate Tensile Strength
- 42.0 MPa
- Flexural Strength
- 42.0 MPa
- Notched Izod
- 60.0 J/m
- Elongation at Break
- 25.0 %
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
- 46.0 °C
- Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
- 161.0 °C
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+ 30W
Nylon 12 Tough Powder 10 kgPD-FS-P12T-10-01
Why Choose Nylon 12 Tough Powder
Produce highly ductile and dimensionally accurate parts with Nylon 12 Tough Powder on the Fuse 1+ 30W.
Best-in-Class Refresh Rate
Up to 80% reused powder per build offering the best sustainability and affordability among Nylon powders.
High Ductility
Over 50% more ductile than Nylon 12 Powder for parts that are less brittle.
Dimensional Accuracy
Produce parts with reduced warpage across the build chamber.
Accessibility
The 20% refresh rate makes it easy to use all your unsintered powder from previous prints, enabling a lower cost per part.
Applications
Choose Nylon 12 Tough Powder for dimensionally accurate and highly ductile functional prototypes and end-use parts with reduced warpage.
High performance, impact-resistant prototypes and end-use parts
Parts requiring ductility; snaps, ratchets, hinges
Long parts, susceptible to warping
Compliant mechanisms
Material Properties
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
|
Ultimate Tensile Strength |
42 MPa |
|
Tensile Modulus |
1450 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (X/Y) | 25% |
| Elongation at Break (Z) | 15% |
| Flexural Strength | 42 MPa |
|
Flexural Modulus |
1100 MPa |
|
Notched Izod |
60 J/m |
|
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa |
46 °C |
|
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa |
161 °C |
Compare Printability of SLS Powders
Compare Printability of SLS Powders
| Parameter | 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.
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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