3D printing materials
Nylon 3D Printing Service
3D printing with Nylon materials has become a modern substitute for the traditional manufacturing method of injection molding. Here at JawsTec, we offer 3 main categories of nylon materials for printing. Read more about them below.
SLS Nylon
For SLS prints, we offer Nylon PA 2200 and PA12.
Description
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Our SLS Nylon PA 2200 and PA12 materials are extremely resilient against friction and chemicals. They are great for mechanical or functional parts. We can produce nylon parts for prototypes, large-batch, and small-batch orders. Example application: prostheses |
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Characteristics
| Price | $ $ $ $ $ |
| Lead Time | 4-7 business days |
| Wall Thickness | 1 mm |
| Tolerance |
(X,Y): +\- 0.300mm or 100mm +\- 0.3% (Z): +\- 0.400mm or > 100mm +\- 0.4% |
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| Layer height | 120 µm |
Available materials
SLS Nylon PA 2200
SLS Nylon PA 2200 is an extremely versatile material. Parts made with PA 2200 are sturdy and durable, great for functional projects ranging from hinges to prosthetic appendages. It comes in white but can be dyed after printing to any other color. It is not as reusable a material as PA 11 and 12, but parts produced with PA 2200 are created energy-efficiently.
SLS Nylon PA12
SLS Nylon PA12 is another great and nice material for 3D printing. It is slightly lighter than PA 2200 and slightly weaker. SLS PA12 comes out in a white color that can be dyed to any other colors. If you are looking for a good material that is somewhat cheaper than PA 2200, you may want to consider PA12.
MJF Nylon
For MJF prints, you can order Nylon PA 12 and PA 11.
Produced on HP 5600 Pro Machines
Description
| Applications | Our MJF Nylon PA 12 and 11 materials are durable and high density. They are ideal for watertight assemblies and complex designs, as well as prototypes of any kind. We can produce MJF nylon parts in large and small quantities for very reasonable prices. |
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| Price | $ $ $ $ $ |
| Lead Time | 4-5 business days |
| Wall Thickness | 1 mm |
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(X,Y): +\- 0.300mm or 100mm +\- 0.3% (Z): +\- 0.400mm or > 100mm +\- 0.4% |
| Max part size | (HP MJF 5600): 380mm x 280mm x 380mm |
| Layer height | 80 μm |
Available materials
MJF Nylon PA 12
MJF Nylon PA 12 is one of our most popular materials. It is a slightly cheaper option compared to SLS materials. It has an excellent chemical resistance and is great for producing complex designs and geometries. One major advantage of PA 12 is the re-usablity of the excess powder after printing, making it an environmentally clean manufacturing technology.
MJF Nylon PA 11
MJF Nylon PA 11 is also produced from a renewable source, making the parts produced with PA 11 cleanly manufactured. This aspect of the material also ensures a lower cost for you, the customer. With these specifications, we can provide you the lowest cost possible and reduce the overall price. Order today and achieve your goals in a cost-effective manner.
Glass-Filled Nylon
You can order Glass-Filled Nylon for your 3D printing parts.
Description
| Applications | Glass-filled Nylon parts are exceptionally sturdy. They are more expensive than regular nylon parts, but are better enforced and resilient. |
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| Price | $ $ $ $ $ |
| Lead Time | 7 business days |
| Wall Thickness | 1 mm |
| Tolerance |
(X,Y): +\- 0.300mm or 100mm +\- 0.3% (Z): +\- 0.400mm or > 100mm +\- 0.4% |
| Max part size | (HP MJF 5600): 380mm x 280mm x 380mm |
| Layer height | 80 μm |
Available materials
MJF Nylon Glass filled PA 12
We offer glass-filled printing with our PA 12 material. You can select the glass-filled material when uploading your files in our instant quote page. With essentially the same properties as the regular PA 12 material, glass-filled parts are more durable and sturdy. They are also more thermal resistant. We suggest choosing glass-filled nylon if your parts require increased strength properties.
FAQ’s
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How do I locate my tracking number after my order has been marked completed?
You will receive a separate email from JawsTec with your tracking number as soon as your order is shipped. You can also view your tracking number in your account by clicking on your order number and scrolling all the way down.
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What wall thickness should my parts have?
We recommend your wall thickness be at or above 1 mm. Any wall thickness under 1mm we do not guarantee print quality.
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How long does it take for my order to ship?
Depending on the type of material you choose, we strive for a 4-5 business day turnaround time.
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What type of printers do you use?
We print using the MJF 5600 Pro machines from HP, along with the EOS P396/P770 and XYZ 230 machines.
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What resolution are your prints?
Our layer thickness is 80 microns in MJF and 120 microns in SLS.
Info on Printer Resolution
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How accurate are your internal thread inserts?
For internal threads, we would recommend having threaded inserts installed on your parts.
Info on Inserts
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What is the shore hardness of your TPU?
Shore hardness for our TPU is 86A.
Info on TPU
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Do you offer 3D scanning off an existing model?
At this time, we do not offer this service.
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What type of finishes (post-processing) do you offer?
We offer Raw, Tumbling, Polished, and Vapor Polished as our post-processing finishes.
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How thick should a living hinge be?
We recommend .65mm or .025″ for a living hinge.
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Do you offer CAD design work?
Yes, we have a CAD designer available, our starting design rate is $50/hr.
Reach out to us via email at [email protected]
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What areas do you service?
JawsTec serves customers across the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as international clients worldwide. We provide high-quality 3D printing, CNC machining, and fabrication with global shipping and support, making it easy to work with a trusted U.S.-based production partner from anywhere.
Put your custom parts into production today.
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