FDM Nylon 12

FDM Thermoplastic

Bikestand 3D printed using FDM Nylon CF12

FDM Nylon 12 combines the benefits of nylon 12 with the design freedom and reliability of FDM 3D printing. This lets you prototype faster and for less cost than injection molding using one of industry’s most widely used engineering thermoplastics.

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Key Attributes

The addition of carbon fibers imparts advantageous properties on top of the favorable characteristics of Nylon 12.

Highest stiffness-to-weight ratio within the Stratasys FDM material portfolio.
Very good chemical resistance, important for industrial applications
Low moisture absorption compared to other nylon polymers like nylon 6 and nylon 6/6.
Very good chemical resistance including oils, solvents, and fuels.

Key Applications

FDM Nylon 12CF is a perfect fit for applications where high strength plus rigidity are important requirements.

Demanding functional prototyping applications including situations where metal prototypes are too costly or time consuming.
High strength tooling where stiffness is critical for precisely locating the workpiece such as drill guides and soft jaw machining fixtures.
Short-run, customized end-use parts that can replace metal under the right conditions for lighter, more agile production.