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NYLON 12 CF

  • A carbon-filled thermoplastic with structural characteristics that make it one of the strongest thermoplastics in the FDM material range
  • An ideal substitute for metal components where light weight and strength is paramount 
  • Chopped carbon fibre comprises 35% of the weight, blended with Nylon 12 polymer, which results in the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio and flexural strength. 
  • Particularly useful for strong but lightweight tooling applications and functional prototypes in the aerospace, automotive, industrial and recreational manufacturing industries.
  • Automotive application: motorbike stand
  • Automotive application: vehicle pedal
  • Photocopier anti-tamper device
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Layer thickness

  • 0.2540mm

Colour

  • Black

Support material

  • Soluble – complex components with deep internal cavities are possible

Minimum reproducible dimensions

  • 1.0 mm

Texture / feel

  • Due to the extrusion process of FDM printing the layers are easily visible resulting in a stepped surface finish. A wood grain pattern can appear on curved surfaces

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  • Educational model used by Alzheimer’s Research UK

    ASA

    Outstanding UV stability and mechanical properties
  • Full-scale vehicle grill – spare part

    NYLON 12

    Primarily used in 3D aerospace, automotive and consumer goods industries

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