Carbon-fiber-reinforced PA12 (CF-PA12) trades a bit of toughness for a substantial gain in stiffness. Useful for structural prototypes, lightweight jigs, robotic end-of-arm tooling, and any part that needs less flex than standard nylon offers.
Mechanical and physical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 70 MPa |
| Elongation at break | 5% |
| Density | 1.07 g/cm³ |
| Modulus | 5.5 GPa |
| Max service temperature | 120 °C |
| Heat deflection (HDT) | 100 °C |
| Surface finish | Carbon black, slightly grainy |
Typical applications
- Robotic end-of-arm tooling and grippers.
- Lightweight jigs and fixtures.
- Aerospace prototypes for fit/form/function.
- Drone and UAV structural components.
Anisotropy and brittleness
Stiffer than PA12 but more brittle. Avoid sharp internal corners and impact-loaded sections. For structural primary loads, use metal or specialty CF prepreg.
Specifying it on Uretyco
- 1Pick CF-PA12 from the dropdown
Available on MJF and SLS.
- 2Design with relaxed corners
Increase internal radii to reduce stress concentration.
- 3Specify post-processing
Bead blast for uniform appearance.
- 4Confirm orientation
Print direction can affect anisotropy; allow supplier to optimize unless critical.
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