PA12 is the most used material for the SLS process. It is not as ductile as PP but is harder and stiffer and can also be dyed in a range of different colours. The PA12 is perfect for small-scale manufacturing, functional and visual prototypes, architectural models and package studies.
Material properties
| Process data | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard tolerance | ± 0.2% (minimum limit ±0.2 mm) |
| Layer thickness | 0.03 – 0.1 mm |
| Minimum wall thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Minimal detail | 0.8 mm |
| Surface finish (blasted) | 60 ± 30 Rz |
| Largest component size | 500 x 280 x 315 mm |
