PA12 Industrial

What is the refresh rate?

It is the ratio of a minimum amount of fresh powder needed in a mixture of material used in an SLS 3D printer. A lower refresh ratio means better cost-efficiency of the material.

How it works

The amount of needed fresh powder is automatically calculated by our software and shown on the printer screen after the print job is finished. Just add shown amount of material into the mixing cycle of used material and you can start your next job with refreshed material

To start SLS 3D printing you need the powder starter pack. After that, you’ll only need to refresh the powder you own with fresh powder.

POWDER HANDLING STATION

General information

Method

Material type

Nylon 12

Dedicated for

Lisa X, NILS 480

Software

Sinterit Studio Basic

Material refreshing ratio¹

30%

Color

Grey mat

Nitrogen needed

Mechanical properties

Tensile Strength

52.3 MPa

PN- EN ISO 527- 2:2012

Tensile modulus (Young)

1840 MPa

PN- EN ISO 527- 2:2012

Flexural Strength

60.6 MPa

PN-EN ISO 178:2019

Impact strength Charpy method (unnotched)

29.5 kJ/m²

PN- EN ISO 179- 1/1eU:2010

Thermal properties

Melting point

184.4°C

PN-EN ISO 11357-3:2018

1. Refresh ratio is the amount of refreshing powder required to be mixed after a print with unsintered material.rnrnInformation provided within this document shows values for reference and comparison only. Parameters presented in this specification are subject to change without notice. Final part properties may vary based on a printed part design and orientation, material handling as well as printing environment (humidity and temperature). The manufacturer is responsible for validation whether the printout is accurate and fit for the intended purpose.rn

FULL SPECIFICATION SAFETY DATA SHEET

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FAQ

How should I store the printing powder?

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How are the powders different?

The differences between the powders are described in the table below.

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Why do I need an ATEX vacuum cleaner to clean powder?

SLS polyamide powder used for 3D printing is considered particulate matter because of its size. Polyamide powder particles are generally 40 micrometers or smaller. If vacuumed in an ordinary vacuum cleaner, the powder could cause an explosion.rnrnSuch materials are subject to labor regulations on air quality and occupational safety. The procedures call for appropriate maintenance of powder at work. Only certified industrial vacuum cleaners should be used to clean such materials. More information about the ATEX Vacuum cleaner can be found here.rnrnContact Sinterit support with your questions.

Maurice Briggs

Director at Lazerthrust

Sinterit LISA is the most accessible means to produce precise constraint-free solutions to modern problems. The technology does what it says on the tin and the team at Sinterit is dedicated to working with their customers to achieve their objectives.

Joshua Rosen

ECA Medical

One of the main benefits of SLS is the ability to print complex geometry in quick succession to do rapid prototyping.

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Peter Benthues

H. Gautzsch Firmengruppe

For a company at the beginning of an investigation, support from, and discussion with the technology experts is extremely beneficial. The LISA is one of the few economically feasible solutions in the first stages of any AM Strategy. At lower volumes, it is a perfect solution.

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Lluís Llenas

Regner

The FFF and SLA parts are a good choice to get a physical impression of the designs and to assemble rough prototypes. But when it comes to producing reliable prototypes to be verified in our fatigue tests or to send functional samples to our customers for validation, SLS is the only acceptable choice.

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Comparison table

Rigid
Elastic

PA12 Smooth

PA11 Onyx

PA 11 ESD

PA 11 CF

PA12 Industrial

Cost-efficent rigid polyamide. Best surface quality

Great mechanical and impact resistance. High elongation at break

ESD material for cases. Bio-sourced material

One of the strongest and most versatile materials available on the powder market dedicated to SLS printing technology

A high resistance nylon 12 with very good dimensioning accuracy of prints

KEY FEATURES

Material base

Polyamide 12

Polyamide 11

Polyamide 12

Intended for

Lisa, Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480

Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480

Lisa X, NILS 480

Software

Sinterit Studio Basic

Sinterit Studio Advanced

Sinterit Studio Basic

FUNCTIONS

Stiff/rigid

Non-rigid / durable-tough

High-temperature resistance

High elongation

High-impact strength

Surface Finish

Color

Navy Grey

Black

Grey

Black

Grey mat

APPLICATIONS

Production parts

Snap-fits / Living Hinges

Automotive design

Aerospace parts and ducting

Medical applications

Jigs / fixtures / tools

Visual aid

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Refresh Ratio¹

22%

33%

60%

40%

30%

Nitrogen needed

Yes

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile Strength

32 MPa

48 MPa

46 MPa

81 [MPa]

52.3 MPa

Tensile modulus (Young)

1470 MPa

1680 MPa

1850 MPa

2950 [MPa]

1840 MPa

Flexural Strength

47 MPa

62 MPa

56 MPa

100 [MPa]

60.6 MPa

Flexural Modulus

1160 MPa

1420 MPa

1240 MPa

3050 [MPa]

1380 MPa

Elongation at Break

10%

55%

27%

24.5%

7.8%

Impact strength Charpy method – unnotched

179+

114

Shore Hardness in scale

D74

D76

D81

D75

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Melting point

185 °C

200 °C

204 °C

197 °C

184.4°C

Heat deflection temperature (HDT A/B)

68 °C

47 °C

103 °C / 171 °C

170 °C / 191 °C

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Flexa Grey

Flexa Soft

Flexa Bright

TPE

Rubber material for prototypes. Standard material for TPU parts.

Softest material for SLS. Pleasant-to-touch rubber

Visual prototypes can be dyed. Best elongation rubber

Can be made water/air tight. Final products that can be skin-touch certified

KEY FEATURES

Material base

TPU

Block Poliester

Intended for

Lisa, Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480

Lisa Pro, Lisa X, NILS 480

Software

Sinterit Studio Basic

Sinterit Studio Advanced

FUNCTIONS

Elastomeric / rubber-like

High elongation

Surface Finish

Color

Grey

Light Grey

Oyster White

Grey

APPLICATIONS

Production parts

Automotive design

Aerospace parts and ducting

Medical applications

Gaskets, seals and hoses

Footwear

Visual aid

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Refresh Ratio¹

0%²

10%⁴

Nitrogen needed

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Tensile Strength

3.7 MPa⁴

1.8 MPa

10 MPa

6 MPa

Elongation at Break

136%

137%

318%

196%

Shore Hardness in scale

A70/A90³

A45/A58³

A79

A90

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Softening point (Vicat method type A50, 10N)

67.6 °C

60.0 °C

75.1 °C

Melting point

160 °C

150 °C

160 °C

190 °C

SEE POWDER

1 Refresh ratio is the amount of refreshing powder that is required to be mixed after the printing with unsintered material.rn2 Flexa materials has 100 [%] of usability. Although to keep the parameters of printouts as high as possible, we recommend adding 10% of fresh powder each timern3 Depending on printing settings and the designrn4 It might need additional refresh with 50% in case of drop of surface quality (every few to over a dozen printouts).rnrnInformation provided within this document are average values for reference and comparison only. Parameters presented in this specification are subject to change without notice. Final part properties may vary based on printed part design, print orientation and material handling.

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Pricing

Below there are approximate costs for some example models.

Be aware that the quotation assumes that there is only one piece printed. In SLS technology, the cost per part will be much lower with a higher number of elements printed at once.

Flexible
Standard

Model

Dimensions

PA12
Smooth

PA11
Onyx

Flexa
Grey

Flexa
Bright

Flexa
Soft

TPE

Below

Model volume:

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

49,90 €

Derailleur

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

71,80 €

Driller housing

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Total print height:

6.82 cm

Dimensions:

65 x 65 x 63 mm

157 €

Model

Dimensions

PA12
Smooth

PA11
Onyx

Flexa
Grey

Flexa
Bright

Flexa
Soft

TPE

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

Crank

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

Model volume:

28.12 cm^3

51,30 €

PA12 Industrial

PA12 Industrial

Functions:

Applications:

Reusing the powder in a simple and cost-efficient way

Sample print prices

Specification

General information

Method

Mechanical properties

Thermal properties

FAQ

How should I store the printing powder?

How are the powders different?

Why do I need an ATEX vacuum cleaner to clean powder?

Maurice Briggs

Director at Lazerthrust

Joshua Rosen

ECA Medical

Peter Benthues

H. Gautzsch Firmengruppe

Lluís Llenas

Regner

Comparison table

PA12 Smooth

PA11 Onyx

PA 11 ESD

PA 11 CF

PA12 Industrial

KEY FEATURES

FUNCTIONS

APPLICATIONS

GENERAL PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Flexa Grey

Flexa Soft

Flexa Bright

TPE

KEY FEATURES

FUNCTIONS

APPLICATIONS

GENERAL PROPERTIES

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

THERMAL PROPERTIES

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