CF-Nylon

Owned by Bobc
Last updated: Nov 14, 2024
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Overview

CF-Nylon uses nylon 12 as a base and is our stiffest material; it's used for high strength and high temp applications.

Our CF-Nylon has replaced aluminum and zinc die casting in several applications for our customers; below are some of its highlights:

We use the CF-Nylon on all the printed parts on the HS3 printhead due to the high-temperature exposure.

 

We used the CF-Nylon in a variety of high load mechanical applications that traditionally would have been metal.

 

Safety Data Sheet

Data

Test samples are printed with CF-Nylon on Pantheon HS3.

 

Metric

Method

 

Metric

Method

Mechanical Properties

 

 

Ultimate Tensile Stregth [x-y]

119 MPa

ISO 527

Ultimate Tensile Stregth [z]

77 MPa

ISO 527

Tensile Modulus (Young’s Modulus)

8150 MPa

ISO 527

Izod Impact Strength

7.5 KJ/m2

ASTM D256

Thermal Properties

 

 

Heat Deflection @ 0.45MPa

186 °C

ISO 75: Method B

Heat Deflection @ 1.80MPa

112 °C

ISO 75: Method A

Moisture absorption

<1%

Nylon Moisture Absorption Properties

FAQ

is annealing needed or recommended:

No Annealing is recommended; it adds 3-4% in tensile strength and risks warping the part; you need to pack it in with sand/salt, and it's a massive pain for the benefits.

Is the base nylon 12

yes

Use Cases

Case studys to come!

Common Limitations

The most significant faults of CF-Nylon are:

  • Parts printed in CF-Nylon will scratch objects it rubbed against

  • Nylon 12 has low surface energy, making painting more challenging

  • it has a lower print speed than our CF-PETG by about 35%

  • does not like thin walls, minimum 2.5 mm

 

 

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