Fiberlogy PA12 Nylon - ​Evolution of Durability

Fiberlogy PA12 Nylon - ​Evolution of Durability

Posted by Fuse3D - reproduced with permission from Fiberlogy on 16th Nov 2022

Fiberlogy PA12 Nylon - Evolution of Durability

Thanks to its resistance to elevated temperatures, alcohol and chemicals, Nylon is particularly useful for mechanical and technical applications. It is extremely durable, strong, and unbreakable. It is easily machined with tools designed for metal processing and it is also easily painted, which makes it even more versatile and functional.

It is incredibly flexible – it expands by 50% before it breaks. However, it is not resistant to concentrated alkalis and acids.

Application

  • Mechanical parts: guides, gears (cog wheels)
  • Technical components: slide bearings, nuts

Properties

  • High resistance to elevated temperatures and chemical compounds
  • High flexibility
  • Resistant to abrasion

How to Print

The following parameters are only suggested print settings for this material. To ensure the best print quality, it is necessary to choose the appropriate settings for a specific printer and printing conditions.
Nozzle Temperature255-270°C
Bed Temperature90-110°C
Closed chamberrequired
Fan
Flowrate
Printing Speed35-60 mm/s
Surfaceglass, PVA glue, hairspray
Retraction (direct)2-3 mm
Retraction (bowden)4-6 mm
Retraction Speed20-45 mm/s
Drying conditions70°C / 4h