Nylon 3D Printing
3D-printed nylon offers durability, heat resistance, and good long-term wear resistance
We offer multiple grades of nylons through our selective laser sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing processes. These powdered thermoplastic materials build durable parts with mechanical properties suitable for functional prototyping and end-use.
- PA 12 White (PA 650)
- PA 12 Black
- PA 11 Black (PA 850)
- PA 12 Mineral-Filled (PA620-MF)
- PA 12 40% Glass-Filled (PA614-GS)
- PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black
Compare Material Properties
Material | Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PA 12 White (PA 650) |
SLS | White | 7.25 ksi | 290 ksi | 11% |
PA 12 Black | MJF | Black | 7.1 psi | 276 ksi | 8.5% |
PA 11 Black (PA 850) |
SLS | Black | 7.54 ksi | 261 ksi | 30% |
PA 12 Mineral-Filled (PA620-MF) | SLS | Light Gray | 5.51 ksi | 450 ksi | 3% |
PA 12 40% Glass-Filled (PA 614-GS) |
SLS | White | 7.25 ksi | 522 ksi | 5% |
PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black | MJF | Black | 4.35 ksi | 508 ksi | 8.5% |
Material | Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PA 12 White (PA 650) |
SLS | White | 50.0 MPa | 2,000 MPa | 11% |
PA 12 Black | MJF | Black | 49 MPa | 1,900 MPa | 8.5% |
PA 11 Black (PA 850) |
SLS | Black | 52 MPa | 1,800 MPa | 30% |
PA 12 Mineral-Filled (Duraform HST) | SLS | Light Gray | 38 MPa | 3,100 MPa | 3% |
PA 12 40% Glass-Filled (PA 614-GS) |
SLS | White | 50 MPa | 3,600 MPa | 5% |
PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black | MJF | Black | 30 MPa | 3,500 MPa | 8.5% |
Applications for 3D-Printed Nylon
The mechanical properties of 3D-printed nylon makes it a common material for the following applications:
- Jigs and fixtures
- Housings
- Snap fits
- Living hinges
- Gears
- Bearings
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