FDM® Nylon 12 SPEC SHEET
FDM® Nylon 12 enables new applications requiring repetitive snap fits, high fatigue resistance, strong chemical resistance and press (friction) fit inserts. Nylon 12 is primarily used in aerospace, automotive and consumer goods industries to take on everything from tooling, jigs and fixtures to covers, panels and vibration resistant components. FDM Nylon 12 offers unparalleled toughness and a simple, clean process - free of powders. *Conditioned = Test specimends are conditioned according to procedure A of ASTM D618 (40 hours @ 23C and 50% relative humidity) **Unconditioned (Dry) = As printed (No soluble support removal)
Mechanical Properties (Conditioned) Test Method English Metric
Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 7,000 psi 48.26 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 190 ksi 1,310.03 MPa
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 30% 30%
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 6.5% 6.5%
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05"/min) ASTM D790 10,000 psi 68.95 Mpa
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05"/min) ASTM D790 190 ksi 1,310 Mpa
Flexural Strain at Break ASTM D790 No Break No Break
IZOD impact - notched (Method A, 23°C) ASTM D256 3.74 ft-lb/in 200 J/m
IZOD impact - unnotched (Method A, 23°C) ASTM D256 >37.4 ft-lb/in >2,000 J/m
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 1.00 g/cc
Mechanical Properties (UNCONDITIONED -DRY) Test Method English Metric
Tensile Strength (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 7,700 psi 53 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 190 ksi 1,310 MPa
Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 9.5% 9.5%
Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125", 0.2"/min) ASTM D638 6.5% 6.5%
Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05"/min) ASTM D790 10,200 psi 70 Mpa
Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05"/min) ASTM D790 190 ksi 1,310 Mpa
Flexural Strain at Break ASTM D790 No Break No Break
IZOD impact - notched (Method A, 23°C) ASTM D256 2.8 ft-lb/in 150 J/m
IZOD impact - unnotched (Method A, 23°C) ASTM D256 >37.4 ft-lb/in >2,000 J/m
Thermal Properties Test Method English Metric
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi annealed ASTM D648 206.6°F 97°C
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 66 psi unannealed ASTM D649 167°F 75°C
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi annealed ASTM D650 179.6°F 82°C
Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi unannealed ASTM D651 131°F 55°C
Melting Point --------------- 352.4°F 178°C
Flame Classification UL94 HB
System Availability Layer Thickness Capability Support Material Color
Fortus 360mc 0.007", 0.010", 0.013" SR-110 Black
Fortus 400mc 0.007", 0.010", 0.013" SR-110 Black
Fortus 900mc 0.007", 0.010", 0.013" SR-110 Black