Nylon PA12 and PA12S
Characteristics, Differences, and Applications
3D printing materials
PA12 Vs PA12S
PA12 and PA12S have key differences but are still very alike. Both have similar processes and applications.
PA 12
Description
| Applications | Our MJF Nylon PA 12 material is durable and high density. It is 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. Example application: functional prototypes |
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Characteristics
| Price | $ $ $ $ $ |
| Lead Time | 4-5 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 |
PA12S
Description
| Applications | Our PA12S material is designed for aesthetics. It is great for consumer goods and prototyping. We can produce nylon parts for prototypes, large-batch, and small-batch orders. Example application: Dental Molds |
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| Price | $ $ $ $ $ |
| Lead Time | 4-5 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
PA12
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.
PA12 Smooth
PA12 Smooth is a premium variant of our popular Nylon PA12 material, designed for parts that demand a refined surface finish right off the printer. It retains all the key benefits of standard PA12—great chemical resistance, durability, and excellent performance with intricate geometries—while offering a noticeably smoother texture.
