Housings, ducts and protective covers
Define the required fit, finish and working environment. Include the intended test or acceptance criteria with your model.
AIHFABS MATERIAL GUIDE
Nylon PA 11 White 3D Printing
SLS 3D Printing
The printed part of Nylon PA 11 White has high ductility, eco-friendly composition and balanced mechanical strength and is ideal for automotive components, prosthetics, sports equipment, and mechanical parts like hinges and snap-fits.
START WITH THE APPLICATION
Where this material family fits
Use the application to shortlist a grade, then confirm the exact requirements against the part design and operating conditions.
Clips and assembly-fit prototypes
Define the required fit, finish and working environment. Include the intended test or acceptance criteria with your model.
Fixtures and low-volume functional components
Define the required fit, finish and working environment. Include the intended test or acceptance criteria with your model.
DESIGN & MANUFACTURING
What to review before selecting a grade
- Compare the exact PA grade and any filler rather than treating all nylon as interchangeable. Stiffer filled materials may behave differently in clips and thin features.
- Account for moisture and the intended service environment when evaluating dimensions and mechanical performance.
- Include powder-removal access for internal passages. Specify dye, smoothing and critical contact surfaces in the brief.
CATALOG MATERIAL DETAILS
Nylon PA 11 White: process and finishing
- Manufacturing process
- SLS
- Catalog dimensional reference
- ± 0.3%
- Grade / variant
- SLS 3D Printing
Catalog characteristics
- function
- impact-resistant
- durable
Finishing options to review
- Spray Painting
- Dyeing
- Screen Printing
- Smooth Sanding
- Vapor Smoothing
- Vibratory Smoothing
- Tapping
- Threading
- Brass Insert
These catalog details help you compare options. Confirm the exact material condition, feature tolerances and compatible finishing operations for your part before placing an order.
COMPARE THE AVAILABLE GRADES
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Nylon PA 12 Gray
MJF 3D printed PA 12 Gray has high mechanical strength, excellent flexibility, and heat resistance, and is ideal for functional prototypes, automotive components, medical devices, industrial tools, gears, hinges, and snap-fit enclosures.
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SLS
Nylon PA 12 White
SLS 3D printed Nylon PA 12 White has high mechanical strength and excellent thermal resistance, and is ideal for gears, hinges, snap-fits, seals, gaskets, connectors, housings, and functional prototypes.
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SLS
Nylon PA 12 Black
The printed part of Nylon PA 12 Black has high mechanical strength, thermal stability and precision and is ideal for functional prototypes and end-use components such as camera housings, drone parts, industrial jigs, and electronic enclosures.
View material details →MATERIAL QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What should I include when quoting Nylon PA 11 White?
Send the current CAD, quantity and intended use. Add a drawing for critical fits, the required material condition and any finish or inspection requirements. Confirm availability and the delivered specification in the quotation.
Can I use catalog properties as acceptance criteria?
Use the catalog to shortlist a material. Ask for the exact grade data and agreed test conditions before specifying acceptance limits. Geometry, processing and finishing may affect the delivered part.
How do I choose between SLS and MJF nylon?
Compare the offered grades, geometry, surface requirements and quantity. Use a sample in the intended test environment when fit or repeated flex is critical.
Can nylon parts be used for snap-fit trials?
They can be candidates, but clip geometry, grade, orientation and repeated loading need review. Test the actual engagement cycle and mating components.
FROM THE AIHFABS BLOG
Recommended reading for material selection
Nylon 3D Printing Service: SLS vs MJF for Production-Grade Functional Parts
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Compare SLA with DLP, LCD, FDM, SLS, MJF, SLM, and CNC machining. Shortlist processes by material, geometry, finish, cost, and your part's intended use.
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