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Material
FDM Nylon

FDM Nylon

Nylons
FunctionalStrongHeat resistantImpact resistant

FDM nylon – most commonly PA12 for 3D printing – is valued for excellent impact resistance, low friction, and outstanding wear resistance, which makes it a strong choice for parts that experience repeated motion or friction. It can flex and bend significantly before breaking, therefore suiting snap-fits, living hinges, and other parts that need some give under stress. It also resists many oils, fuels, and solvents, though strong acids can degrade it over time. Like other nylons, it absorbs some moisture from the air, which can gradually affect dimensional stability and mechanical properties, though PA12 specifically absorbs much less moisture than other nylon types like PA6. FDM nylon suits gears, bearings, bushings, hinges, and functional parts that need to withstand friction, motion, and repeated stress.

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Mechanical Properties
Tensile strength37–66.2 MPa
Tensile modulus1282–2223 MPa
Elongation8–25 %
Flexural strength67–97 MPa
Flexural modulus1276–2206 MPa
Density1.09 g/cm³
Thermal
Heat deflection at 66 PSI84–97 °C
Print Constraints

Maximum build volume

1120 × 720 × 620 mm

Min wall thickness1 mm
Min detail size0.8 mm
Default layer height0.2 mm
Default infill20%
Min embossing1 mm
Min engraving1 mm
Accuracy± 0.3 mm
Warping riskLow
Interlocking partsSupported

Available finishes

Each finish can be combined with the available colors at checkout.

Standard

Standard

12 colors

The standard (as-printed) finish on FDM parts shows the natural texture of layer-by-layer printing. The visibility of the layer lines depends on part geometry and orientation, plus light marks where support material was removed.

Sanded

Sanded

12 colors

The sanded finish on FDM parts reduces the visibility of layer lines compared to the standard finish, though some surface texture generally remains. How much smoothness is achieved can vary depending on the material.

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