HP 3D High Reusability PA 12

HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

Nylon 12 (Polyamide/PA 12) 

Ideal for producing strong, low-cost, quality parts in low to high volumes

HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 is a robust thermoplastic that produces high-density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures. This material was designed for the production of functional parts across a variety of industries such as watertight applications without any additional post-processing.

Designed for Production

Produce strong, functional, and complex parts
at a low cost per part.

HP 3D High Reusability PA 12, also known as Nylon PA12, is a thermoplastic material that produces high-density parts with balanced property profiles and strong structures. HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 provides good chemical resistance to oils, greases, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and alkalies and is the optimal material for complex assemblies, housings, enclosures, and watertight applications. Due to the surplus powder reusability, you can minimize the waste, thus achieving a low cost per part.

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Applications

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Rapid Prototyping

Prototypes and final parts.

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Production Parts

Strong and durable end-use parts such as living hinges or snap fits

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Consumer Goods and Electronics

Create customer-centric highly customized experiences

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End of Arm Tooling

Lightweight tools customized for automation applications

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Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Medical Devices

Build strong and high-customized devices for patient-specific results

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Replacement Parts and Supply-Chain Fixes

Build parts when and where you need them, quickly and on-demand

Material Performance

HP 3D High Reusability PA12 delivers optimal mechanical properties. Engineered for the Multi Jet Fusion technology, this material tests the limits of functional part creation, optimizing cost and part quality, while also delivering high and, in many cases, industry-leading reusability at a low cost per part.

Tensile Strength TPU 92A Flexible 3D Printing Material2

TENSILE STRENGTH

48 MPa/6960 psi (XY Axis)
48 MPa/6960 psi (Z axis)

BIOCOMPATIBILITY

Meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices

Elongation at Break TPU 92A Flexible 3D Printing Material2

ELONGATION AT BREAK

20% (XY Axis)
15% (Z Axis)

Design with 3D printing - homogeneity

PART DENSITY

N/A1.01 g//cm3 based on ASTM D792

Material Highlights

Material Characteristics

ASTM Method Testing

Powder melting point (DSC) –
187°C , 369°F, ASTM D3418

Particle size:
60 microns, ASTM D3451

Bulk density of powder:
0.425 g/cm3, 0.015 lb/in3

Density of parts:
1.01 g/cm3, ASTM D792

Biocompatibility –
Meets USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices.

Uses

Complex assemblies

Housings

Enclosures & connectors

 Watertight applications

Orthotics, prosthetics and medical devices

End-of-arm tooling, robotics and automation

Industries

Industrial goods

 Consumer goods

Healthcare

 Education

Aerospace

Transportation and Automotive

Performance Scale

Cost
Flex
Strength
Surface Finish

Material Color

hex Standard Grey

Post-Processing Available

Color Dyeing


Painting


Surface Treatment

Automated tumbling, hand sanding, and sandblasting


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Technical Specifications

Mechanical Properties Test Method Value
Tensile strength, max loadXY ASTM D638 48 MPa/6960 psi
Tensile strength, max load1, Z ASTM D638 48 MPa/6960 psi
Tensile modulus1, XY ASTM D638 1700 MPa/247 ksi
Tensile modulus1, Z ASTM D638 1800 MPa/261 ksi
Elongation at break1, XY ASTM D638 20%
Elongation at break1, Z ASTM D638 15%
Flexural strength2 (@ 5%), XY ASTM D790 65 MPa/9425 psi
Flexural strength2 (@ 5%), Z ASTM D790 70 MPa/10150 psi
Flexural modulus2, XY, Z ASTM D790 1730 MPa/251 ksi
Izod impact notched (@ 3.2 mm, 23°C), XYZ ASTM D256 Test Method A 3.5 kJ/m2

1 Test results realized under the ASTM D638 with a test rate of 10 mm/min, specimens type V.

2 Test results realized under ASTM D790 Procedure B at a test rate of 13.55 mm/min.

Thermal Properties Test Method Value
Heat deflection temperature (@ 0.45 MPa, 66 psi), XY, Z ASTM D648 Test Method A 175ºC / 347ºF
Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), XY ASTM D648 Test Method A 95ºC / 203ºF
Heat deflection temperature (@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi), Z 106ºC / 223ºF
Reusability
Refresh ratio for stable performance N/A 20%
Recommended environmental conditions N/A Recommended relative humidity
Certifications N/A USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices, RoHS, EU REACH, PAHs