FDM Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber: Highest Flexural Strength of Any FDM Material | Stratasys

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FDM Nylon 12 Carbon Fiber (Nylon 12CF) combines nylon 12 and chopped carbon fiber to achieve the highest flexural strength and stiffness-to-weight ratio of any FDM material. Nylon 12CF provides a cleaner carbon fiber additive process than SLA with equivalent strength properties.

Lightweight Strength

FDM Nylon 12CF offers the strength and rigidity to replace metal in certain applications. Replace heavy metal tools with lighter, ergonomic carbon fiber FDM tools. Validate designs faster with carbon fiber functional prototypes instead of costly and time-consuming metal prototypes.

Typical Applications

Prototyping

Functional prototypes in high-demand applications.

Tooling

Jigs, fixtures, end-of-arm tools.

Production Parts

Low-volume production and highly customized parts.

Performance properties

*XZ axis orientation.

Printer compatibility

Fortus 450

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Fortus 450mc

Leverage the versatility of being able to print using multiple FDM materials with the Fortus 450mc printer.

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F900

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F900

For big parts, large print jobs or a combination of both, rely on the F900, capable of printing most Stratasys FDM thermoplastics.

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Material Gallery

12CF — FDM Nylon 12CF offers the right material properties to create strong but lightweight robot end effectors.

12CF — Nylon 12CF provides a strong and lightweight alternative to metal parts and tools, like this drill jig.

12CF — A high stiffness-to-weight ratio makes FDM Nylon 12CF an ideal choice for this motorcycle stand.

12CF — This car pedal prototype, designed for functional testing, was 3D printed with Nylon 12CF.

12CF — This brake pedal prototype was 3D printed with Nylon 12CF, which allows for a lightweight yet durable part.

12CF — Nylon 12CF provides a strong and lightweight alternative to metal parts and tools, like this automotive component.

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FDM Nylon 12CF Product data sheet

FDM Nylon 12CF Safety data sheet

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