PA 640 GSL Data Sheet 2021.pdf
LASER SINTERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
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PA 640-GSL NYLON 12
Hollow Glass-Sphere-Filled Nylon 12 optimized for stability, recyclability, and increased stiffness.
HIGHLIGHTS
- High-Detail Dark Grey Surface Finish
~10% Reduction of Material-Per-Build Compared to Similar Nylon 12s
APPLICATIONS
- Aerospace/UAV components
- Athletic equipment
- Motor sports and racing
PA 640-GSL NYLON 12
Good Z-direction properties for reduced weight and higher temperatures.
| TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PROPERTY | TEST METHOD | IMPERIAL | METRIC |
| Color/Appearance | Visual | Dark Gray | Dark Gray |
| Bulk Density | ASTM D1895 | 0.214 oz/in3 | 0.37 g/cm3 |
| Average Particle Size(D50) | Laser Diffraction | 0.002 inches | 55 microns |
| Particle Size Range(D10-D90) | Laser Diffraction | 0.001-0.004 inches | 35-100 microns |
| Sintered Part Density | ASTM D792 | 0.474 oz/in3 | 0.82 g/cm3 |
| Heat Detection Temperature | ASTM D648 | 338°F at 264psi | 170°C at 1.82MPa |
| Heat Detection Temperature | ASTM D648 | 356°F at 66psi | 180°C at 0.45MPa |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength(XY) | ASTM D638 | 7,170psi | 49MPa |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength(Z) | ASTM D638 | 4,835psi | 33MPa |
| Tensile Modulus(XY) | ASTM D638 | 554,000psi | 3,816MPa |
| Tensile Modulus(Z) | ASTM D638 | 282,000psi | 1,945MPa |
| Elongation at Break(XY) | ASTM D638 | 3% | 3% |
| Elongation at Break(Z) | ASTM D638 | 3% | 3% |
| Flexural Modulus(XY) | ASTM D790 | 731,000psi | 5,040MPa |
| Flexural Modulus(Z) | ASTM D790 | 626,000psi | 4,313MPa |
The material properties provided herein are for reference purposes only. Actual values may vary significantly as they are dramatically affected by part geometry and process parameters. Material specifications are subject to change without notice.