PA 603-CF Carbon-Fiber-Filled Nylon 12 SLS 3D Printing
PA 603-CF Nylon 12
Our Carbon-Fiber-Filled SLS Material
If your 3D printer could dream, it would probably ask for Nylon 12 PA 603-CF, a high-performance 33% carbon-fiber-filled thermoplastic powder engineered to replace heavy metal components without the dramatic weight penalty. Designed specifically for selective laser sintering platforms, this robust composite combines extreme tensile strength, high stiffness, and a high heat deflection temperature of 173°C to reliably withstand aggressive mechanical stress and elevated thermal environments. Beyond sheer muscle, it features built-in electrostatic dissipative properties, exceptional warping resistance, and superior dimensional stability even along the Z-axis, ensuring complex geometries maintain exact tolerances. Unlike finicky industrial materials that look rough fresh out of the machine, PA 603-CF yields crisp fine-feature details and an alluring, deep dark-gray surface finish that makes functional racing components, wind-tunnel testing models, and aerospace prototypes look fast even while sitting completely still.
PA 603-CF Features
- Dark Gray
- High tensile strength
- Suited for applications where a high heat tolerance, strength, and resistance to wear are of paramount importance
- Superior stiffness factor compared to High Performance Nylon 12
- Extreme smoothness when processed with our secondary finishing operations
Mechanical Properties
| Imperial | Metric | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Tensile Strength XY Orientation |
12,328 psi |
85 MPa |
ASTM D638 |
| Tensil Modulus XY Orientation |
1,145,797 psi |
7,900 MPa |
ASTM D638 |
| Flexural Modulus XY Orientation |
1,329,995 psi |
9,170 MPa |
ASTM D790 |
| Elongation at Break XY Orientation |
4% |
4% |
ASTM D638 |
| Izod Impact Strength - Notched XY Orientation |
1.58 ft-lb/in |
84 J/m |
ASTM D256 |
| Izod Impact Strength - Unnotched XY Orientation |
3.03 ft-lb/in |
161 J/m |
ASTM D256 |
Thermal Properties
| Imperial | Metric | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 343°F at 264 psi | 173°C at 1.82 MPa | ASTM D648 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | 354°F at 66 psi | 179°C at 0.45 MPa | ASTM D648 |
Other Properties
| Imperial | Metric | Test Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density | 0.237 oz/in3 | 0.41 g/cm3 | ASTM D1895 |
| Sintered Part Density | 0.634 oz/in3 | 1.10 g/cm3 | ASTM D792 |
| Particle Size (D50) | 0.002 inches | 50 microns | Laser Diffraction |
| Particle Size Range (D510-D90) |
0.001 - 0.004 inches |
35 - 100 microns |
Laser Diffraction |
Industrial SLS 3D Printing Materials & Additive Manufacturing
Discover high-performance Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) materials engineered for industrial prototyping and production. From stock Nylon 12 (PA 2201) to specialized glass-filled and fire-retardant polyamides, our materials deliver the dimensional stability, structural durability, and precision your engineering projects demand.
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