DuraForm PA polyamide (nylon) plastic, used for functional testing and DDM (Direct Digital Manufacturing).
The DuraForm PA rigid SLS material has fantastic mechanical stiffness and durability for parts that require actual testing. PA is a good general prototyping material and is chemically resistant to akalines, hydrocarbonates, fuels and solvents.
Nylon parts built using the SLS or LS process produce excellent tab strength, gears, impellers and work well in underhood automotive environments.
| TECHNICAL PROPERTIES | TEST | METRIC | IMPERIAL |
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APPEARANCE/COLORS: Natural White |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 43 MPa | 6,231 PSI | ||
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | 1,586 MPa | 230,000 PSI | ||
| Elongation at Break (%) | ASTM D638 | 14% | 14% | ||
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | 48 MPa | 6,962 PSI | ||
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 1,387 MPa | 201,000 PSI | ||
| Impact Strength | ASTM D256 | notched 32 J/m unnotched 336 J/m |
notched .6 ft-lb/in unnotched 6.3 ft-lb/in |
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| Heat Deflection Temp. | ASTM D648 | @.45 MPa: 180°C @1.82 MPa: 95°C |
@66 PSI: 356°F @264 PSI: 203°F |
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| Flammability | UL94 | HB | HB | ||
| Hardness | Shore D | D 73 | D 73 | ||
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| All values were taken from the documentation supplied by the manufacturer of this particular material. C.ideas inc. makes no claims to the accuracy of this data, as each individual application may vary. Please contact the manufacturer for any questions relating to specific MSDS information. | |||||
Perfect for gear teeth
Engine compartment applications
Ducts
Housings
Functional testing
Impellers
Better elongation than GF
Good impact resistance
Good chemical resistance
Actual plastic
Perfect for many DDM applications
