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PA12-CF

PA12-CF is an engineering polymer — carbon-filled sls nylon. Typical values: 60 MPa yield, 1.06 g/cm³, rated to 110 °C. Available for 3D printing at FabDigit.

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Properties

Typical room-temperature values for the default supply condition. Metric first, imperial in gray. The bars show where PA12-CF sits against the other 74 polymer grades in the catalog.

Datasheet

Yield strength60 MPa9 ksi
Tensile strength72 MPa10 ksi
Hardness115 HRR
Density1.06 g/cm³0.038 lb/in³
Specific strength (yield ÷ density)57
Min service temp-30 °C-22 °F
Max service temp110 °C230 °F
Electrical conductivity< 0.001 % IACSinsulator
MachinabilityVery good75 / 100
WeldabilityFair45 / 100
FormabilityPoor25 / 100

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.

Against other polymer grades

Yield strength60 MPa 9 ksi
5 MPafamily median 50 MPa89 MPa
Tensile strength72 MPa 10 ksi
11 MPafamily median 55 MPa95 MPa
Density1.06 g/cm³ 0.038 lb/in³
0.97 g/cm³family median 1.2 g/cm³1.59 g/cm³
Hardness (HB equiv.)—
Max service temp110 °C 230 °F
72 °Cfamily median 100 °C257 °C
Electrical conductivity< 0.001 % IACS insulator
< 0.001 % IACSfamily median < 0.001 % IACS< 0.001 % IACS
Machinability75 / 100
20 / 100family median 70 / 10085 / 100
Relative cost35
14family median 2899

Strength versus weight in the polymer family

Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. PA12-CF is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.

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Manufacturability

The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to PA12-CF. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.

3D printing

TechnologiesSLS
Layer height60 – 150 µmdefault 100 µm
Minimum wall / feature1 / 0.6 mm
Build envelope300 × 300 × 380 mm
SupportsYes
AnisotropyModerate

Surface finishes for PA12-CF

Coatings and treatments compatible with polymer on the processes PA12-CF runs on. Pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing.

Coating

  • Clear Coating
  • Conductive Coating
  • EMI Shielding Coating
  • Primer Coating
  • Soft Touch Coating
  • Tinted Coating
  • UV Coating
  • Waterproof Coating

Coloring

  • Dyeing (Nylon)
  • Painting

Metallization / Functional

  • Vacuum Metallization

Equivalent designations

Standards and trade names that resolve to PA12-CF in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.

Also called
Carbon Fibre NylonCarbon-Filled NylonCarbonMideCF NylonCarbon Fiber Nylon
Other
PA12 CF

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.