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Material

PA 3200 GF – Polyamide 12

Description

Polyamide 12 is filled with glass beads that have high rigidity, good elongation at break, and are resistant to wear and tear. 

Key Characteristics

White

Chemical Resistant  •  Heat Resistant  •  High Strength

Impact Resistant  •  Rigid  •  UV Stability

Applications

  • stiff housings
  • parts with requirements on wear and abrasion
  • parts used under elevated thermal conditions 
  • deep-drawing dies
  • any other application that requires particular stiffness, high-heat distortion temperature, and low-abrasive wear
  • automotive
  • industrial

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Modulus

464,121 psi (X Direction)

Tensile Strength

7,397 psi (X Direction)

Stain at Break

9% (X Direction)

Flexural Modulus

420,609 psi (X Direction)

Flexural Strength

10,588 psi (X Direction)

Heat Deflection at 264 psi

205° F

Resources

Material Manufacturer: EOS

Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet

Technology

Laser Sintering

Max Build Area

26 x 13.5 x 21.8 in

Lead Time

3 – 5 Days

Tolerances

First inch ±.005 in 

Additional inches ± .002 in

Layer Thickness
  • EOS:  .005 in
  • 3D Systems:  .004 in
  • XYZ: .004 in

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Laser Sintering Design Considerations

Feature

Measurement 

Supported Walls

.028 in

Unsupported Walls

Supports not required

Supports & Overhangs

Supports not required 

Embossing & Engraving

Width: .04 in, Height/Depth: .04 in

Horizontal Spans

Supports not required

Holes & Openings

.02 in

Connecting & Moving Parts

Moving: .012 in, Connecting: .006 in

Escape Holes

.04 in

Minimum Features

.03 in

Pin Diameter

.02 in

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