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

 

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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

black nylon 3d printed part

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