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FDM Nylon 12CF
FDM · PA12 CF · Black
FDM Nylon 12CF is a PA12 (polyamide 12) thermoplastic filament reinforced with 35% chopped carbon fibre by weight, giving the highest flexural strength of any FDM material and, with it, the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio.
83.5 MPa (XZ, Break)
Tensile Strength
9.46 GPa (XZ)
Tensile Modulus
2.4% (XZ)
Elongation at Break
160°C XY
Heat Deflection Temperature
Finish and colour of the material as printed
Why choose FDM Nylon 12CF?Why this material
High strength and stiffness combined with light weight
The highest flexural strength among FDM materials
An excellent replacement for heavy metal components in suitable applications
Technical propertiesVerified figures only
83.5 MPa (XZ, Break)
32.7 MPa (ZX, Break), ASTM D638
Tensile Strength
9.46 GPa (XZ)
3.00 GPa (ZX), ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus
2.4% (XZ)
1.2% (ZX)
Elongation at Break
160°C XY
168°C ZX @66 psi · 130°C XY / 154°C ZX @264 psi, ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature
1.190 g/cm³
@23°C, ASTM D257
Density
Black
Natural Color
Typical applicationsWhat it is used for
Strong, lightweight tooling
Functional prototypes
Selected end-use parts
Compatible printersSystems that run this material
Fortus 450mc
F900
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Technical Data Sheet
Download the Technical Data SheetMaterial characteristicsAppearance and classification
- Carbon fiber reinforced
- high flexural strength
- metal replacement
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