Nylon 12
FDM Thermoplastic
The advantages of Nylon 12, the power of FDM.
FDM Nylon 12 combines the benefits of Nylon 12 with the design freedom and reliability of FDM 3D printing. Prototype faster and for less cost than injection molding using the same material as your production parts, with one of industry’s most widely used engineering thermoplastics.
Strong and tough with just enough flex.
The strength, toughness and excellent fatigue properties of FDM Nylon 12 make it a perfect fit for applications involving snap-fit closures, tools with press-fit inserts and vibration-resistant parts.
Typical applications
Prototyping
Snap-fit closures and prototypes for nylon 12 production parts
Tooling
Jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
Production Parts
Low-volume production and highly customized parts.
Performance properties
Elongation at break*
Nylon 12 9.5%
ASA 9%
ABS-M30 7%
PC 4.8%
*XZ axis orientation.
lzod unnotched*
NYLON 12 1,656 J/m
PC 877 J/m
ASA 321 J/m
ABS-M30 300 J/m
*XZ axis orientation.
Compatible printers
Fortus 450
