Sinterit Sinterit PA12 Industrial Fresh SLS Powder (6kg)

SINTERIT PA12 INDUSTRIAL FRESH 

THE MATERIAL FOR DIMENSIONALLY ACCURATE, FUNCTIONAL PARTS

Sinterit's PA 12 Industrial is a high-resistance nylon 12 with very good dimensioning accuracy of prints making it perfect for functional prototyping, jigs and fixtures, and end-use parts.

Key Features of the Sinterit PA12 Industrial:

• Very good dimensioning accuracy
• Excellent mechanical properties
• High chemical resistance
• Biocompatible
• Ideal for functional prototyping, final parts, jigs and fixtures, and more

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Which Lisa Compact SLS 3D Printers are compatible with Sinterit PA12 Industrial?

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How do Sinterit's SLS Powders Compare to Each Other?

What are the Technical Specifications of Sinterit's PA12 Industrial Fresh?

GENERAL
Technology	Powder for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing
Material Type	Nylon 12
Dedicated for	Lisa X, NILS 480
Software	Sinterit Studio Basic
Material refreshing ratio¹	30%
Color	Grey Mat
Nitrogen Needed	No
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength	52.3 MPa
Tensile Modulus (Young)	1840 MPa
Flexural Strength	60.6 MPa
Impact Strength Charpy Method (unnotched)	29.5 kJ/m2
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point	184.4°C

¹ Refresh ratio is the amount of refreshing powder required to be mixed after a print with unsintered material.

Information provided within this document shows values for reference and comparison only. Parameters presented in this specification are subject to change without notice. Final part properties may vary based on a printed part design and orientation, material handling as well as printing environment (humidity and temperature). The manufacturer is responsible for validation whether the printout is accurate and fit for the intended purpose.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A REFRESH RATE?

• In the context of Sinterit products, refresh rate is the ratio of the minimum amount of fresh powder needed in a mixture of material used in an SLS 3D printer. The lower the refresh ratio, the better the cost-efficiency of the material.

HOW DO I REUSE USED PA12 INDUSTRIAL POWDER?

• Reuse leftover PA12 Industrial powder on your next print by adding 30% of PA12 Industrial Fresh Powder. By mixing 70% used PA12 Industrial with 30% PA12 Industrial Fresh, you will create a cost-effective, 100% print-ready PA12 Industrial powder.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “Fresh” POWDER AND “Starter” POWDER?

• Powder Type	Condition	Description
  Starter	Print-Ready	Powder that's ready to print. (i.e. no need to mix used and fresh powder, it's ready to be poured into the machine and start printing)
  Fresh	Fresh	Powder that's for refreshing the powder. Mixing this with Used Powder will turn it into Print-Ready.
  	Used	Powder leftover from printing, present in overflow bin or remaining after printout cleaning.

HOW DO I MIX "Used" and "Fresh" POWDER?

• Powder Handling Stations or a Powder Sieve can help mix used and fresh powders.
  • The amount of needed fresh powder is automatically calculated by the software and shown on the printer screen after the print job is finished. Just add shown amount of material into the mixing cycle of used material and you can start your next job with refreshed material.

HOW SHOULD I STORE THE PRINTING POWDER?

• Store the powder at room conditions ( ~23°C and 50% humidity – the lower humidity the better)
• Always store the material in a sealed dry box/container.
• Do not leave the container open.
• Clean the machine directly after printing and store the material immediately after removing the print cake.
• Do not let the powder stay in the printer for more than a couple hours.
• Put a few silicone absorbers in the container (but don’t add them to the printer)

DO I NEED AN ATEX VACUUM CLEANER TO CLEAN POWDER?

• Yes. SLS polyamide powder used for 3D printing is considered particulate matter because of its size. Polyamide powder particles are generally 40 micrometers or smaller. If vacuumed in an ordinary vacuum cleaner, the powder could cause an explosion.

  Such materials are subject to labor regulations on air quality and occupational safety. The procedures call for appropriate maintenance of powder at work. Only certified industrial vacuum cleaners should be used to clean such materials.