New FDM Nylon showcased at EuroMold 2013

FDM Nylon 12 , a new nylon material with the specs to be the toughest in additive manufacturing was released by Stratasys yesterday at EuroMold 2013.

FDM Nylon 12 is suited to Fortus Production systems and Objective 3D were fortunate to be at EuroMold to get the scoop on this revolutionary new FDM material.

Designed to optimize strength and toughness while reducing the residual stresses and warp that have prevented semi-crystalline material use in the past, FDM Nylon 12 offers several key improvements over any other 3D printed nylon. It out performs on toughness and mechanical properties, exhibiting 100% improvement in elongation at break and also offers superior fatigue and chemical resistance. FDM Nylon 12 is also the first FDM material that can be annealed, improving the temperature and mechanical properties of 3D printed parts.

Black rotary
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All this presents compelling opportunities for jigs, fixtures and tooling with enhanced durability, dimensional stability and impact strength. It also opens up new possibilities for geometries and applications that can easily withstand repetitive stress, flex and vibrations such as snap fits and press fit inserts.

FDM Nylon 12 will be available from Objective 3D in January 2014 and is suitable for use on Fortus 900mc, Fortus 400mc & Fortus 360mc 3D Production Systems. RedEye Australasia, Objective 3D's 3D Parts bureau service, will supply FDM Nylon Parts from early in the new year.

With the added advantages of Stratasys FDM Nylon 12 and with nylon being the third most common engineering thermoplastic for traditional manufacturing, it’s clear that the potential for this material is outstanding in a wide variety of industries – from automotive to aerospace and even home appliances.

To find out the specifications of FDM Nylon 12, click here.

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