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Formlabs Nylon 12 Tough Powder 10 kg
High-strength, impact-resistant 3D powder Durable and impact-resistant, Nylon 12 Tough Powder (10 kg) is optimal for creating robust, industrial-grade 3D printed parts.
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Formlabs Nylon 12 Tough Powder – 10 kg Pack
High Impact Resistance for Advanced 3D Printing
Formlabs Nylon 12 Tough Powder is engineered for strength and impact resistance, making it ideal for robust 3D printed parts in demanding applications. Compatible with various 3D printers.
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Nylon 12 Tough Powder offers the best-in-class refresh rate among Nylon powders, high ductility, and great dimensional accuracy across the build chamber. Print more durable parts for prototyping and small batch production that have reduced warpage without sacrificing strength.
Nylon 12 Tough Powder should not be printed with virgin powder. Learn more about Powder Aging.
Printer compatibility: Fuse 1+
Is certified biocompatible.
Why Choose Nylon 12 Tough Powder
Produce highly ductile and dimensionally accurate parts with Nylon 12 Tough Powder on the Fuse 1+ 30W.
Best-in-Class Refresh Rate
Up to 80% reused powder per build offering the best sustainability and affordability among Nylon powders.
High Ductility
Over 50% more ductile than Nylon 12 Powder for parts that are less brittle.
Dimensional Accuracy
Produce parts with reduced warpage across the build chamber.
Accessibility
Nylon 12 Tough Powder is the same price as Nylon 12 Powder, making it a great option for prototyping and proof of concept.
Applications
Choose Nylon 12 Tough Powder for dimensionally accurate and highly ductile functional prototypes with reduced warpage.
High performance, impact-resistant prototypes
Parts requiring ductility; snaps, ratchets, hinges
Long parts, susceptible to warping
Prototyping, proof of concept, minimum viable products (MVPs)
Compare Printability of SLS Powders
| Material | Nylon 12 (Recommended) | Nylon 12 Tough | Nylon 12 White | Nylon 11 | Nylon 12 GF | Nylon 11 CF | TPU 90A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air/Inert Recommendation | Air | Air | Nitrogen* | Nitrogen** | Air | Nitrogen | Air |
| Refresh Rate | 30% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 50% | 30% | 20% |
| Printer Compatibility | Fuse 1, Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1, Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1, Fuse 1+ 30W |
| Dimensional Accuracy | Best | Best | Good | Good | Best | Good | Fair |
| Surface Finish | Best | Good | Good | Good | Best | Good | Fair |
| Print Speed | Best | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| Fine Feature Resolution | Best | Best | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good |
| High Aspect Ratio Parts | Best | Best | Best | Fair | Good | Good | Fair |
| Large Cross Section Parts | Good | Best | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Fair |
