NYLON PA12: Advanced 3D Printing Material // A NOMADYN GUIDE TO MATERIALS

At Nomadyn, we are committed to using the best materials in our products, ensuring reliability and durability in every component. Nylon PA12, a versatile and high-performance thermoplastic, plays a crucial role in our prototyping process and the production of select end-use parts.

Why We Choose Nylon PA12

  • Strength and Flexibility: Nylon PA12 offers an excellent balance of strength and flexibility, making it an ideal material for both prototyping and end-use applications. Its superior mechanical properties ensure that our prototypes can withstand rigorous testing, allowing us to refine designs with precision and confidence.

  • Chemical Resistance: The chemical resistance of Nylon PA12 makes it a valuable choice for parts exposed to harsh environments. Whether facing off-road conditions or daily wear and tear, components made from this material maintain their integrity and performance.

  • Dimensional Stability: Nylon PA12's low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability ensure that our parts maintain their shape and function over time, even under varying environmental conditions. This reliability is crucial for ensuring the longevity and consistency of our products.

Applications at Nomadyn

  • Prototyping: In our development process, Nylon PA12 is instrumental in creating functional prototypes. These prototypes allow us to test and validate our designs, ensuring they meet our high standards before moving to full-scale production. The material's durability means that our prototypes can endure extensive testing, providing us with valuable insights to refine and perfect our designs.

  • End-Use Manufactured Parts: Beyond prototyping, Nylon PA12 is used for select end-use parts in our products. Its robust properties make it suitable for components that must withstand the demanding conditions of overlanding and off-road adventures. Additionally, the on-demand production capability of Nylon PA12 parts allows us to manufacture exactly what is needed when it is needed, reducing unnecessary inventory and ensuring that products do not sit idle in warehouses. This approach not only meets the immediate needs of our customers but also promotes efficiency and sustainability by minimizing waste.

Nylon PA12 Glass Bead: Enhanced Strength and Stability

We also utilize Nylon PA12 Glass Bead, which incorporates 40% glass beads into the polymer matrix. This variant provides:

  • Increased Stiffness and Dimensional Stability: The addition of glass beads enhances the material's stiffness, making it ideal for applications requiring high rigidity, such as enclosures, housings, and tooling. It also reduces the risk of warping during the printing process, which is particularly beneficial for producing large or flat parts.

  • Enhanced Detail and Accuracy: Parts made with Nylon PA12 GB offer fine grain, high density, and low porosity, allowing for the production of functional parts with precise details and dimensional accuracy. These properties make it suitable for applications where high detail and repeatability are crucial.

  • Chemical and UV Resistance: Like Nylon PA12, the Glass Bead variant boasts excellent chemical resistance, including to oils, greases, and hydrocarbons, and is UV resistant. This ensures that the parts remain robust and functional even in challenging environments.

Environmental Considerations

At Nomadyn, we are mindful of our environmental impact. While Nylon PA12 and its Glass Bead variant are not biodegradable, their durability means that parts made from these materials have a long lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing waste. Moreover, the capability to produce parts on demand allows us to avoid overproduction, thereby reducing excess inventory and resource use.

On-Demand Manufacturing

The ability to manufacture parts on demand is a significant advantage of using Nylon PA12 and Nylon PA12 Glass Bead. This flexibility allows us to produce high quality parts precisely when they are needed, eliminating the need for large inventories and reducing the environmental and financial costs associated with warehousing and overproduction. By producing only what is necessary, we ensure that resources are used efficiently, and waste is minimized.