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FDM Material: Nylon 12CF

FDM Material: Nylon 12CF

FDM Material: Nylon 12CF

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Overview: FDM Nylon 12CF is a carbon-filled thermoplastic known for its excellent structural characteristics. It consists of Nylon 12 resin and 35% by weight chopped carbon fiber, making it one of the strongest thermoplastics in the FDM material portfolio. It is ideal for lightweight tooling applications and functional prototypes in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
Material Specifications: The material offers the highest flexural strength among FDM thermoplastics, resulting in a superior stiffness-to-weight ratio. It is available on the Fortus 450mc 3D Production System and is compatible with SR-110 support material.
Mechanical Properties: Key mechanical properties include tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance. For example, the tensile strength at yield is 9,190 psi in the XZ axis and 4,170 psi in the ZX axis. The flexural strength is 20,660 psi in the XZ axis.
Thermal Properties: The material has a heat deflection temperature of 289°F (143°C) at 264 psi and a melting temperature of 433°F (223°C).
Electrical Properties: Volume resistivity ranges from 5.4E+03 to 3.9E+04 kOhms, and surface resistivity ranges from 3.3E+03 to 6.9E+04 kOhms.
System Compatibility: The material is available for use with the Fortus 450mc system, offering a layer thickness capability of 0.010 inches and is available in black.
Additional Information: The document emphasizes that no special facilities or skills are needed to operate Fortus 3D Production Systems. The systems do not produce noxious fumes or waste, making them easy to install and maintain.
Disclaimer: The data provided are typical values for reference and comparison purposes only and should not be used for design specifications or quality control. Performance may vary based on application and conditions.
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FDM Material: Nylon 12CF-1

FDM Nylon 12CF™ is a carbon-filled thermoplastic with excellent structural characteristics. The material is comprised of a blend of Nylon 12 resin and chopped carbon fiber, at a loading of 35% by weight. This combination produces one of the strongest thermoplastics in the FDM® material portfolio. It has the highest flexural strength of any FDM thermoplastic, resulting in the highest stiffness-to-weight ratio. Appropriate uses include strong but lightweight tooling applications and functional prototypes in the aerospace, automotive, industrial and recreational manufacturing industries. FDM Nylon 12CF is available on the Fortus 450mc™ 3D Production System and is compatible with SR-110™ support material. At the core: Advanced FDM Technology Fortus 3D Production Systems are powered by FDM (fused deposition modeling) technology. FDM is the industry’s leading additive manufacturing technology, and the only one that uses production-grade thermoplastics, enabling the most durable parts. Fortus® systems use a wide range of thermoplastics with advanced mechanical properties so your parts can endure high heat, caustic chemicals, sterilization and high-impact applications. No special facilities needed You can install a Fortus 3D Production System just about anywhere. No special venting is required because Fortus systems don’t produce noxious fumes, chemicals or waste. LEARN MORE ABOUT FDM NYLON 12CF AT STRATASYS No special skills needed Fortus 3D Production Systems are easy to operate and maintain compared to other additive fabrication systems because there are no messy powders to handle and contain. They’re so simple, an operator can be trained to operate a Fortus system in less than 30 minutes. Get your benchmark on the future of manufacturing Fine details. Smooth surface finishes. Accuracy. Strength. The best way to see the advantages of a Fortus 3D Production System is to have your own part built on a Fortus system. Get your free part at stratasys.com. DON’T FORGET YOUR SERVICE PACKAGE! THE 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS COMPANY™

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FDM Material: Nylon 12CF-2

^ FDM Nylon 12CFDATA SHEET MECHANICAL PROPERTIES1 The information presented are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should not be used for design specifications or quality control purposes. End-use material performance can be impacted (+/-) by, but not limited to, part design, end-use conditions, test conditions, etc. Actual values will vary with build conditions. Tested parts were built on Fortus 450mc @ 0.010" (0.254 mm) slice. Product specifications are subject to change wifiiout notice. The performance characteristics of these materials may vary according...

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