FDM Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber
Production-grade Thermoplastic
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.
FDM Nylon 12CF is available on the Fortus 450mc™ and Stratasys F900™ 3D Printers and is compatible with SR-110™ support material.
FDM Nylon 12CF Material Properties
Behaviour and use
Main Uses
3D printing with carbon fiber material lets you build strong, stiff, lightweight tools and parts. FDM Nylon 12CF combine nylon 12 and carbon fibers to achieve the highest flexural strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio of any of the Stratasys FDM materials.
Top Applications
- Manufacturing aids and tooling
- Production parts
- Functional prototypes
- Lightweight tooling
FDM Material Applications
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FDM Nylon 12CF Specification & Features
| Mechanical Properties | Test Method | XZ Axis | ZX Axis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 63 Mpa (9,190 psi) | 28 Mpa (4,170 psi) |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 76 Mpa (10,960 psi) | 34 Mpa (4,990 psi) |
| Tensile Modulus (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 7.6 Gpa (1,100 ksi) | 2.3 Gpa (330 ksi) |
| Tensile Elongation at Break (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 1.90% | 1.20% |
| Tensile Elongation at Yield (Type 1, 0.125”, 0.2”/min) | ASTM D638 | 0.90% | 1.10% |
| Flexural Strength (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 142 Mpa (20,660 psi) | 58 Mpa (8,430 psi) |
| Flexural Modulus (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 10.3 Gpa (1,500 ksi) | 2.07 Gpa (300 ksi) |
| Flexural Strain at Break (Method 1, 0.05”/min) | ASTM D790 | 3% | 3% |
| IZOD Impact, notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 85 J/m (1.6 ft-lb/in) | 21 J/m (0.4 ft-lb/in) |
| IZOD Impact, un-notched (Method A, 23 °C) | ASTM D256 | 307 J/m (5.8 ft-lb/in) | 85 J/m (1.6 ft-lb/in) |
| Compression Strength, Ultimate (Method 1, 0.050 in./min) | ASTM D695-15 | 67 Mpa (9,670 psi) | 92 Mpa (13,310 psi) |
| Compression Modulus (Method 1, 0.050 in./min) | ASTM D695-15 | 2.7 Gpa (387 ksi) | 2.2 Mpa (314 ksi) |
| Thermal Properties | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection (HDT) @ 264 psi | ASTM D648 | 143 °C (289 °F) |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | ASTM D7426-08 | 41 °C (105 °F) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (flow) at 104 °F (40 °C) | ASTM E831 | 25 μm/(m·°C) (14 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (flow) at 212 °F (100 °C) | ASTM E831 | 27 μm/(m·°C) (15 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (xflow) at 104 °F (40 °C) | ASTM E831 | 150 μm/(m·°C) (83 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (xflow) at 212 °F (100 °C) | ASTM E831 | 300 μm/(m·°C) (167 μin/(in·°F)) |
| Electrical Properties | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 1.4*105 - 1.01*106 Ω-cm |
| Surface Resistivity | ASTM D257 | 3.3*104 - 6.9*105 Ω/sq |
| Other | Test Method | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.15 |
| System Availability | Layer Thickness Capability | Support Structure | Available Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortus 450mc | 0.010” | Soluble | Black |
| Stratasys F900 | 0.010” | Soluble | Black |
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