描述
The five core advantages of nylon 3D printing:
1. Superior Mechanical Performance
Nylon offers high strength (45–50 MPa tensile), toughness, and wear resistance—ideal for gears/bearings. Carbon fiber-reinforced variants boost stiffness by 30%+ over traditional plastics, with fatigue resistance for long-life parts.
2. Extreme Environment Resistance
With a heat deflection temp of 100–120°C and chemical tolerance to oils/solvents, nylon suits high-heat (e.g., engine parts) and corrosive environments. Flame-retardant types meet aerospace safety standards.
3. Complex Geometry Freedom
SLS/MJF processes enable seamless production of intricate internal structures, thin walls (0.5mm), and interlocking designs without supports. AI-optimized printers like Raise3D RMS220 achieve ±0.2mm precision for medical/electronics parts.
4. Customizable Material Options
Fillers (carbon/glass fiber) and variants (PA11/PA12) tailor properties:
– Lightweight strength (carbon fiber) for aerospace
– High-temperature resistance (glass fiber) for molds
– Low moisture absorption (PA12) for humid environments
Coloring options add aesthetic versatility.5. Cost & Time Efficiency
– 90%+ material reuse (SLS) cuts waste vs. traditional methods.
– Digital prototyping slashes development cycles by 50%+
– Reduced post-processing (smooth surfaces) and mold-free production lower costs by 30–50% in automotive/industrial applications.
| Material | Process | Color | Tensile Strength | Tensile Modulus | Elongation |
| PA 12 White (PA 650) | SLS | White | 50.0 MPa | 2,000 MPa | 11% |
| PA 12 Black | MJF | Black | 49 MPa | 1,900 MPa | 8.5% |
| PA 11 Black (PA 850) | SLS | Black | 52 MPa | 1,800 MPa | 30% |
| PA 12 Mineral-Filled (Duraform HST) | SLS | Light Gray | 38 MPa | 3,100 MPa | 3% |
| PA 12 40% Glass-Filled (PA 614-GS) | SLS | White | 50 MPa | 3,600 MPa | 5% |
| PA 12 40% Glass-Filled Black | MJF | Black | 30 MPa | 3,500 MPa | 8.5% |
