Material

PA 12 (SLS)

High mechanical and thermal resistance make laser sintered PA 12 (SLS) an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, from functional prototypes and end-use parts, to consumer goods. This material has excellent long-term stability, is resistant against most chemicals, can be made watertight by impregnation.

View of the inside of a 3D-printed food nozzle lying on its side

Technical specifications

Maximum part dimensions

630 x 330 x 550 mm

270 x 270 x 270 mm (Fast Lane orders)

Standard accuracy

±0.3% (with a lower limit of ±0.3 mm)

Layer thickness

0.12 mm

Minimum wall thickness

1 mm

Minimum detail size

0.3 mm

Interlocking or moving parts

Yes

Internal channels

Yes

Surface structure

Grainy structure

Datasheet

PARAMETERVALUEUNIT

Density

-
0.95

g/cm³

Tensile strength

DIN EN ISO 527
48

MPa

Tensile modulus

DIN EN ISO 527
1,650

MPa

Flexural strength

ASTM D790
41

MPa

Flexural modulus

DIN EN ISO 178
1,500

MPa

Impact strength

DIN EN ISO 179 (Notched, Izod)
4.4

kJ/m²

Elongation at break

DIN EN ISO 527
20

%

Hardness

ASTM D2240
75

Shore D

Heat deflection temperature

ASTM D648 (@1.82 MPa)
86

°C

Cytotoxicity

DIN EN ISO 10993-5
Pass

-

Actual values may vary with build conditions and in relation to the part’s geometry and orientation.


If you require a statement on the biocompatibility of your printed parts or need process documentation, please get in touch with our team

Download as PDF

Finishing degrees

The right finish can transform your print into a product. Explore the post-production finishes we offer for this material. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with us.

Get in touch

Would you like to ask a question or start working on a project? We’d love to hear from you.

Talk to our team