About the Material

Advantages:

1. High Strength and Stiffness: Carbon fiber reinforcement significantly enhances tensile strength and rigidity，ideal for structural components that require high load-bearing capacity.

2. Excellent Wear and Fatigue Resistance:Enhanced durability in high-friction environments, such as gears, bearings, and sliding components. Superior fatigue resistance makes it ideal for cyclic load applications.

3. Heat Resistance: High heat deflection temperature (HDT), making it suitable for high-temperature environments.

4. Chemical Resistance: Resistant to oils, fuels, solvents, and many industrial chemicals.

Limitations:

1. High Cost: More expensive than standard Nylon 12 due to carbon fiber reinforcement, limiting its use to high-value applications.

2. Reduced Flexibility: While the material gains higher stiffness, it loses flexibility compared to unfilled Nylon 12.

3. Lower Impact Resistance: More brittle than standard Nylon 12, making it prone to fracture under sudden shocks or high-impact loads.

Chemical Composition Table for Nylon 12 Carbon-filled

Mechanical Machining Properties Table for Nylon 12 Carbon-filled

Design Parameters Table for FDM Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon-filled

Industry Applications and Case Studies for FDM Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon-filled

1. Aerospace and Aviation:

• Application: Nylon 12 Carbon-filled offers an excellent balance between mechanical strength and reduced weight, making it ideal for non-structural components, brackets, mounts, and housings.

• Case Study: Stratasys worked with aerospace manufacturers to create functional parts like brackets, ducts, and cable management systems using Nylon 12 Carbon-filled materials.

2. Automotive:

• Application:The automotive industry uses Nylon 12 Carbon-filled for producing lightweight, durable, and impact-resistant parts.

• Case Study: Porsche utilized Nylon 12 Carbon-filled 3D printing for lightweight prototypes and end-use parts, such as interior components and custom tools for vehicle production.

3. Industrial Manufacturing:

• Application:In industrial manufacturing, carbon fiber-infused nylon is used for creating functional tools, jigs, fixtures, and production aids.

• Case Study: General Electric utilized Nylon 12 Carbon-filled for the production of functional industrial tooling, including fixture components used in assembly lines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about FDM Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon-filled

1. What are the benefits of using Nylon 12 Carbon-filled in 3D printing?

• Nylon 12 Carbon-filled offers high strength, excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, making it ideal for prototypes and parts with intricate details.

2. Is Nylon 12 Carbon-filled suitable for functional parts?

• Yes, Nylon 12 Carbon-filled (Nylon 12 CF) is highly suitable for functional parts due to its exceptional mechanical properties.

3. What industries benefit from FDM printing with Nylon 12 Carbon-filled?

• Nylon 12 Carbon-filled is an attractive choice for both prototyping and production in sectors like aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, and defense.

4. How accurate is FDM printing with Nylon 12 Carbon-filled?

• FDM printing with Nylon 12 Carbon-filled offers good accuracy (±0.2 mm to ±0.5 mm), its strength, dimensional stability, and durability make it excellent for functional parts, tooling, and end-use applications.

5. What post-processing is required for Nylon 12 Carbon-filled-printed parts?

• Post-processing may include sanding, painting, or annealing to improve the surface finish and mechanical properties.

6. Can Nylon 12 Carbon-filled be used in high-temperature environments?

• Nylon 12 Carbon-filled is great for medium-high heat applications (~140°C max), but not extreme heat environments.

7. How strong are Nylon 12 Carbon-filled-printed parts?

• Nylon 12 Carbon-filled is one of the strongest FDM materials, ideal for functional, load-bearing parts.