SLS – PA 3200 GF (PA-12 GF)

PA 3200 GF is a polyamide-based (nylon) powder used in industrial 3D printing, particularly in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology. This material is known for being filled with glass fibers (hence the “GF” in its name), which enhance its mechanical properties. PA 3200 GF is often chosen for applications that require high mechanical performance and thermal resistance, making it a popular choice in demanding industrial environments.

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SLS – PA 3200 GF (PA-12 GF): Technical specifications

Mechanical propertiesValue
Izod Impact notched, 23°C4.2 kJ/m²
Izod Impact unnotched, 23°C21 kJ/m²
Shore D hardness (15s)80
Ball indentation hardness98 MPa
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3D DataValue
Tensile Modulus (X Direction)1700 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Y Direction)1700 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Z Direction)1650 MPa
Tensile Strength (X Direction)48 MPa
Tensile Strength (Y Direction)48 MPa
Tensile Strength (Z Direction)47 MPa
Strain at Break (X Direction)9 %
Strain at Break (Y Direction)9 %
Strain at Break (Z Direction)5.5 %
Charpy impact strength (+23°C, X Direction)35 kJ/m²
Charpy notched impact strength (+23°C, X Direction)5.4 kJ/m²
Flexural Modulus (23C, X Direction)2900 MPa
Flexural Strength (X Direction) 73 MPA
Temp. of deflection under load (1.8 MPa, X Direction)96 C
Temp. of deflection under load (.45 MPa, X Direction)157 C
Thermal propertiesValue
Melting temperature (20°C/min)176 °C
Temp. of deflection under load (1.80 MPa, X Direction) 96 C
Temp. of deflection under load (0.45 MPa, X Direction) 157 C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 10N)179 °C
Vicat softening temperature (50°C/h 50N)155 °C

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