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HP 3D High Reusability PA 12

Experience enhanced stiffness and dimensional stability with HP PA 12 Glass Beads—a 40% glass-filled nylon material for Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D printing, ideal for producing rigid, high-strength parts that require resistance to deformation under load and elevated temperatures.

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Material Name:

HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 Glass Beads (40% Glass Filled)

Description:

HP PA 12 Glass Beads is a thermoplastic material developed for HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers. It is a nylon (PA12) material reinforced with 40% glass beads by weight. This composite material offers increased stiffness, dimensional stability, and resistance to warping compared to unfilled PA12. It is ideal for producing functional prototypes and end-use parts that need to maintain their shape under mechanical stress and elevated temperatures.

Material Type:

40% Glass-Filled Polyamide 12 (Nylon 12)

Price:

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Available color:

Gray

Process compatibility:

  • MJF compatible

Special Properties:

  • High Stiffness and Strength
  • Enhanced Dimensional Stability
  • Good Thermal Resistance
  • Reduced Warping and Shrinkage
  • Good Surface Finish

Limitations:

  • Increased Brittleness Compared to Unfilled PA12
  • Limited Flexibility
  • Abrasive to Equipment
  • Not Suitable for Snap-Fit Designs

Material rating

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Key HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 properties rated to guide you in selecting the best fit for your 3D printing needs.

Strength5 of 5
Flexibility1 of 5
Detail Resolution4 of 5
Surface Smoothness4 of 5
Heat Resistance4 of 5
Chemical Resistance3 of 5
Ease of Printing4 of 5
Cost Efficiency3 of 5

Applications

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HP PA 12 Glass Beads is ideal for producing functional parts that require high stiffness, dimensional stability, and resistance to deformation under load. It is suitable for applications in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors where parts are subjected to mechanical stress and elevated temperatures.

Automotive and Aerospace Applications
  • Brackets and Mounts
    Housings and Enclosures
  • Structural Components
    Fixtures and Tooling
Industrial Machinery Applications
  • Machine Parts
    Jigs and Fixtures
  • Gears and Sprockets
Electronics Applications
  • Heat Sinks
    Casings
  • Connectors
Engineering and Manufacturing Applications
  • Functional Prototypes
    Load-Bearing Parts
  • Components Requiring Dimensional Accuracys
Additional Applications
  • Fluid and Air Flow Parts
    Components Exposed to Thermal Stress
  • Parts Requiring Reduced Warping

Mechanical Properties

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Provides high stiffness and strength with reduced flexibility, suitable for parts under mechanical stress and requiring dimensional stability.

Property Value, metric
Tensile StrengthApproximately 48 MPa
Tensile ModulusApproximately 3,200 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)3%
Flexural StrengthApproximately 70 MPa
Flexural ModulusApproximately 2,900 MPa
Notched Izod Impact StrengthApproximately 3 kJ/m^2
Shore HardnessShore D 80

Characteristics

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Printing with HP PA 12 Glass Beads involves using HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology, which uses a fusing agent and detailing agent to selectively melt and fuse powder layers. The presence of glass beads enhances the material's stiffness and dimensional stability. Post-processing may include bead blasting and machining to improve surface finish.

Type Value
Lead Time2-7 business days
Wall ThicknessMinimum 1.0 mm
Tolerance±0.3%, minimum ±0.3 mm
Max Part SizeUp to 284x 380 x 380 mm
Layer Height-

Thermal Properties

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Enhanced thermal resistance, suitable for high-temperature applications.

Property Value, metric
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT)Approximately 173°C at 0.45 MPa
Thermal Expansion CoefficientApproximately 80 x 10^-6 /°C
Thermal ConductivityApproximately 0.5 W/m·K
Max Service TemperatureUp to 125°C for continuous use

Electrical Properties

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Acts as an electrical insulator but may have reduced dielectric properties due to glass content.

Property Value, metric
Dielectric StrengthApproximately 20 kV/mm
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)Approximately 3.5
Volume ResistivityApproximately 10^11 Ω·cm
ESD SafetyNot ESD safe without treatment
info-iconNOTE: The provided values are approximate and can vary based on the specific HP 3D High Reusability PA 12 formulation and manufacturer. Always refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet for precise information.

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