FDM Nylon 12
Production-grade Thermoplastic
FDM Nylon 12™ is the first material in Stratasys’ family of nylon offerings, complementing the current portfolio of FDM® materials and enabling new applications requiring: repetitive snap fits, high fatigue resistance, strong chemical resistance and press (friction) fit inserts.
FDM Nylon 12 is primarily used in aerospace, automotive and consumer goods industries to take on everything from tooling, jigs and fixtures to covers, panels and vibration resistant components.
Exhibiting 100 to 300 percent better elongation at break and superior fatigue resistance over any other additive manufacturing technology.
FDM Nylon 12 Material Profile
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FDM Materials Profile
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Take a closer look at some of Stratasys’ most popular and versatile FDM materials along with six useful applications.
The materials covered in this video span from standard plastics (ABS-M30 and ASA) to engineering (Nylon 12) and high performance plastics (ULTEM 9085 and ULTEM 1010).
Main Uses
Nylon 12 is primarily used in aerospace, automotive and consumer goods industries. Best Z-axis lamination.
FDM Nylon 12 Material Applications
FDM Nylon 12 Material Specification
Properties and testing results for the 3D printing material
| CONDITIONED* | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC | ||
| XZ AXIS | ZX AXIS | XZ AXIS | ZX AXIS | ||
| Tensile Strenth, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 4,600 psi | 4,100 psi | 32 MPa | 28 MPa |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 6,650 psi | 5,600 psi | 46 MPa | 38.5 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 186,000 psi | 165,000 psi | 1,282 MPa | 1,138 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 30% | 5.4% | 30% | 5.4% |
| Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 9,700 psi | 8,800 psi | 67 MPa | 61 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 185,000 psi | 171,000 psi | 1,276 MPa | 1,180 MPa |
| Flexural Strain at Break | ASTM D790 | No Break | >10% | No Break | >10% |
| IZOD impact – notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 2.5 ft-lb/in | 1 ft-lb/in | 135 J/m | 53 J/m |
| IZOD impact – unnotched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 31 ft-lb/in | 3.7 ft-lb/in | 1,656 J/m | 200 J/m |
| Compressive Strength, Yield (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 7,400 psi | 7,900 psi | 51 MPa | 55 MPa |
| Compressive Strength, Ultimate (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 24,200 psi | 800 psi | 167 MPa | 6 MPa |
| Compressive Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D695 | 730,000 psi | 155,000 psi | 5,033 MPa | 1,069 MPa |
| UNCONDITIONED (DRY)** | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC | ||
| XZ AXIS | ZX AXIS | XZ AXIS | ZX AXIS | ||
| Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 7,700 psi | 6,900 psi | 53 MPa | 48 MPa |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 190,000 psi | 180,000 psi | 1,310 MPa | 1,241 MPa |
| Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 9.5% | 5% | 9.5% | 5% |
| Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 6.5% | 5% | 6.5% | 5% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 10,000 psi | 8,600 psi | 69 MPa | 60 MPa |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 190,000 psi | 180,000 psi | 1,300 MPa | 1,250 MPa |
| Flexural Strain at Break | ASTM D790 | No Break | >10% | No Break | >10% |
| IZOD impact – notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 2.8 ft-lb/in | 0.9 ft-lb/in | 150 J/m | 50 J/m |
| IZOD impact – unnotched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | >37.4 ft-lb/in | 5.1 ft-lb/in | >2,000 J/m | 275 J/m |
| THERMAL PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ENGLISH | METRIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi annealed | ASTM D648 | 207 °F | 97 °C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi unannealed | ASTM D648 | 167 °F | 75 °C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi annealed | ASTM D648 | 180 °F | 82 °C |
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi unannealed | ASTM D648 | 131 °F | 55 °C |
| Melting Point | ————— | 352 °F | 178 °C |
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Service
Advantages of parts built with a Stratasys FDM 3D Printer
Tough long-lasting parts
High-performance thermoplastics combined with precision extrusion processes let us build strong, long-lasting and dimensionally stable parts;
TriMech production grade FDM solutions provide clients with the best accuracy, repeatability, and material selection of any 3D printing technology.
Used commonly in aerospace, automotive and transportation, manufacturing, and more, this process is helping clients do more, do it better, and do it for less.
Meet production demands
TriMech FDM production systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce.
With the largest full-convection build envelopes and material capacities in their class, we can provide longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing service providers.
In combination with our material portfolio, we are challenging the limits of what can be done with FDM technology.
Gain new possibilities
TriMech’s FDM specialists will help to streamline your business processes from design through manufacturing, eliminating the need for physical inventories and moving beyond the limitations of traditional manufacturing, whilst offering unparalleled efficiency, design freedom, and production agility.
Leverage the best solution on the market without the capital expense of in-house equipment: we deliver a tailored service, combining 20+ years of experience with industry-leading FDM technologies. Regardless of industry, we’ll help optimize timelines, costs, and approach.
Industries we work with
TriMech Advanced Manufacturing is used in a wide variety of industries
Architectural Design & Construction
- Model making
- Urban planning
- Concepts
High Tech & Consumer Products
- Aesthetic and function testing
- Concepts and prototypes
- Sales and marketing models
Dental, Medical & Life Sciences
- Anatomical models
- Medical devices
- Orthopedics
- Prosthetics
- Surgical planning models
Industrial Products, Mold Tool & Die
- Jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling
- Injection molding
- Silicone molding
- Sand and investment casting
- Thermoforming
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