PA 12 is a strong thermoplastic for functional prototyping and final parts. HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing material, PA 12 produces high-density parts, with fine detail and high dimensional accuracy.
No matter how complex your designs, polyamide is a great and versatile choice. The self-supporting powder needs no support structure and works equally well for fully functional prototypes or end-use parts. The PA 12 material used by Multi Jet Fusion technology has a very fine grain, resulting in parts with higher density and lower porosity than parts produced with Laser Sintering. That feature also makes PA 12 for MJF the ideal choice when you need more detailed surface resolution or thinner walls than are possible with Laser Sintering. Think crisp textures, embossing, and engraving, or labels.
Top User Applications
1. Custom tools for metal, plastic or composite parts fabrication
2. Medical tools like surgical guides that can withstand steam autoclaving
3. Temperature-resistant dies, patterns and fixtures for food production
4. Out-of-cabin aerospace components and under-the-hood automotive components including housings, ducts and semi-structural components
Technical Specifications
Standard lead time
5 working days (online & offline orders)
Standard accuracy
±0.3% (with a lower limit on ±0.3 mm)
Layer thickness
0.08 mm
Minimum wall thickness
1 mm, but living hinges are possible at 0.5 mm
Minimum detail
0.25 mm
Minimum clearance
0.4 mm between parts that need to be assembled
0.5 mm between shells of an interlocking part
Maximum part dimensions
256 x 340 x 360 mm
Interlocking or enclosed parts?
Yes
Surface structure
Unfinished parts typically have a smooth surface, without visible layers, and a stone-grey color. Multi Jet Fusion parts can be sandblasted and colored/impregnated.
