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Solaxis Nylon 12

Solaxis 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. For use with Fortus 380mc™, 450mc™ and 900mc™ 3D Printers, FDM Nylon 12 offers unparalleled toughness and a simple, clean process – free of powders.

Polymer Name: Polyamide 12 (PA 12)

Processing Methods: 3D Printing

End Uses: 3D Printing Applications, Prototyping

Features: Chemical Resistant, High Fatigue Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

At The Core
  • Advanced FDM Technology FDM (fused deposition modeling) technology works with engineering-grade thermoplastics to build strong, longlasting and dimensionally stable parts with the best accuracy and repeatability of any 3D printing technology. These parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts.
  • Meet production demands FDM systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce. Advanced FDM 3D Printers boast the largest build envelopes and material capacities in their class, delivering longer, uninterrupted build times, bigger parts and higher quantities than other additive manufacturing systems, delivering high throughput, duty cycles and utilization rates.
  • Opening the way for new possibilities FDM 3D Printers streamline processes from design through manufacturing, reducing costs and eliminating traditional barriers along the way. Industries can cut lead times and costs, products turn out better and get to market faster.
  • No special facilities needed FDM 3D Printers are easy to operate and maintain compared to other additive fabrication systems because there are no messy powders or resins to handle and contain, and no special venting is required because FDM systems don’t produce noxious fumes, chemicals or waste.

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength (Yield,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)32MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Ultimate,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)46MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)1282MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)30%ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)2.4%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)67MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)1276MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strain at Break (XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)No BreakASTM D790
IZOD impact (Notched,Method A, 23°C, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)135J/mASTM D256
IZOD impact (UnNotched,Method A, 23°C, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)1656J/mASTM D256
Compressive Strength (Yield Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)51MPaASTM D695
Compressive Strength (Ultimate Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)167MPaASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)5033MPaASTM D695
Tensile Strength (Yield,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)53MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)1310MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)9.5%ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)6.5%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)69MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)1300MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strain at Break (XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)No BreakASTM D790
IZOD impact (Notched,Method A, 23°C, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)150J/mASTM D256
IZOD impact (UnNotched,Method A, 23°C, XZ AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)min. 2,000J/mASTM D256
Tensile Strength (Yield,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)28MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Ultimate,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)38.5MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)1138MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)5.4%ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)2.7%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)61MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)1180MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strain at Break (ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)min. 10%ASTM D790
IZOD impact (Notched,Method A, 23°C, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)53J/mASTM D256
IZOD impact (UnNotched,Method A, 23°C, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)200J/mASTM D256
Compressive Strength (Yield Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)55MPaASTM D695
Compressive Strength (Ultimate Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)6MPaASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS, Conditioned 20°C and 50% RH for 72 hours)1069MPaASTM D695
Tensile Strength (Yield,Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)48MPaASTM D638
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)1241MPaASTM D638
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)5%ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)5%ASTM D638
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)60MPaASTM D790
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)1250MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strain at Break (ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)min. 10%ASTM D790
IZOD impact (Notched,Method A, 23°C, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)50J/mASTM D256
IZOD impact (UnNotched,Method A, 23°C, ZX AXIS, Unconditioned Dry)275J/mASTM D256
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1ASTM D792
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection (66 psi annealed)97°CASTM D648
Heat Deflection (66 psi unannealed)75°CASTM D648
Heat Deflection (264 psi annealed)82°CASTM D648
Heat Deflection (264 psi unannealed)55°CASTM D648
Melting Point178°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications
  • ISO 9001:2015
  • AS 9100:2016
  • Controlled Goods Program

Packaging & Availability

Availability
SYSTEM AVAILABILITY LAYER THICKNESS CAPABILITY SUPPORT MATERIAL AVAILABLE COLORS
Fortus 380mc 0.013 inch (0.330 mm) SR-110 Black
Fortus 450mc

0.010 inch (0.254 mm)

   
Fortus 900mc

0.007 inch (0.178 mm)