Produce as fast as 2-3 business days
1700MPA
TENSILE MODULUS
48MPA
TENSILE STRENGTH
4.4KJ/M²
IMPACT STRENGTH
24%
ELONGATION AT BREAK
181°C
HDT VICAT TEMP A/50
TOUGH, ACCURATE & FUNCTIONAL
Our Nylon PA12, also known as PA2200, is produced by EOS SLS industrial 3D Printing process. This material is tough and strong when thick, flexible when thin. With good biocompatibility, high thermal and chemical resistance, it is suitable for highly functional prototypes or end use applications. At sufficient part thickness, it should withstand the most rigorous applications such as drilling, dropping and prolong exposure in outdoor conditions. Not to mention, this material has certifications done by OEM and can be used to replace injection moulded parts. We highly recommend this material for end use production parts with good economies of scale.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY
Right out of production, this material is matte white in texture. We provide bead blasting as a default finish to polish all our Nylon PA12 | PA2200 parts, giving it a polished matte finishing. Other colour options such as black, red, blue, yellow is available in this material. For more aesthetic demanding applications, we can also provide further post processing to attain full gloss, near injection moulded aesthetic under our 2K spray painting services.
PRECISIONLY CRAFTED
Our Nylon PA12 | PA2200 is precisely crafted by world leading EOS SLS equipment. Using EOS Industrial Selective Laser Sintering Process also known as SLS, parts are precisely constructed by sintering nylon powder with strong laser beams at fine resolution. During the build process, parts are self-supported by surrounding nylon powder which enables the creation of complex parts without the worry of cumbersome support structures, allowing excellent freedom of design. Produced at performance 0.1mm settings and using only OEM certified materials, you can expect part quality consistency batches after batches.
EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS (NOT LIMITED TO)
PRODUCT ENCLOSURE
JIGS & FIXTURES
FUNCTIONAL PARTS
ARCHITECURE
BATCH PRODUCTION
LEAD TIME
- Standard Lead Time: Produce in about 4-5 business days
- Expedited Lead Time: Produce in about 2-3 business days
SPECIFICATION
- Build Size: 180L x 230W x 313H (mm)
- Minimum Wall Thickness: 0.7mm (may vary)
- Minimum Detail: 0.5 mm
- Estimated Accuracy: +/-0.15-0.25 mm typically (0.2% of longest side)
BENEFITS
- Good quality end use functional parts
- Good mechanical properties
- Good thermal properties
- FDA approved material according to USP Biological Test (classification VI/121 °C)
- Biocompatible
- Good chemical resistance
- Good accuracy and details
- Watertight Parts (at > 3mm thickness)
- Fire Rating: UL94-HB
- Multiple coloring options
- Economical
DESIGN FOR SLS NYLON PA12 | PA2200
Minimum Wall Thickness
We recommend the following minimum wall thickness:
- 1 mm (For Parts smaller than 10cm)
- 2 mm (For Parts between 10cm-20cm)
- 3 mm (For Parts larger than 20cm)
Parts with Sufficient wall thickness is crucial to ensure successful print.
Embossed and Engraved Details
For Embossed Details: Recommended minimum thickness of 0.5mm and height of 0.5mm
For Engraved Details: Recommended minimum thickness of 0.5mm and depth of 0.5mm
Clearance for Fitting
It is very important to allow clearance between the space of 2 objects, so as to give a freedom of movement between the gap. We recommend:
- 0.15 mm (tight fit), 0.3 mm (standard fit) and 0.5 mm (loose fit).
You are advised to test out several iterations to attain a perfect fit.
Hollowing Model
It is highly recommended to hollow out solid models to reduce cost and avoid shrinkage issues. We recommend:
- Wall Thickness of 2-3mm for Model below 35cm
- Wall Thickness of 4-5mm for Model between 35-60 cm
Include ‘Escape Holes’ to your model so as to drain excess material. It is recommended:
- At least 4mm ⌀ for smaller models
- At least 8mm ⌀ for larger models
- At least 2 holes
- Add multiple holes for larger models
Reduce Warpage
For models with large flat unsupported planes, there is a risk of warpage. To prevent this, consider adding ribs as reinforcement to combat this issue.
Avoid Multiple Parts in a single file
If you parts are meant to be produced separately, uploading multiple parts within a file may cause unnecessary delay in your order due to processing issues. Simply upload each part file separately for a smooth transaction.