PA11 Formlabs Nylon 11 vs PA11 HP PA 11
Polymer · PA11 grade comparison
Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder and HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 are two grades of the same polymer grade, PA11: Formlabs Nylon 11 versus HP PA 11. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) against 49 MPa (7.11 ksi) for Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder, about 6% more. HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is the more ductile: elongation 50% versus 40% for Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder. HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 is stiffer (1.8 GPa vs 1.6 GPa).
HP 3D High Reusability PA 11Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder vs HP 3D High Reusability PA 11: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all polymer grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Formlabs Nylon 11 PowderHP 3D High Reusability PA 11
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Elongation at Break
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Izod Impact, Notched
Charpy Impact, Notched (ISO 179)
Hardness, Shore D
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Water absorption (manufacturer test)
Density
Melting Temperature (Tm)
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 1.8 MPa
Heat Deflection Temp. @ 0.45 MPa
Vicat Softening Point (B50)
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Powder Moisture Content
Powder Particle Size (D50)
Powder Bulk Density
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder vs HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 — frequently asked
Is HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 stronger than Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder?
Yes. HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 has a typical tensile strength of 52 MPa (7.54 ksi) against 49 MPa (7.11 ksi) for Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder — about 6% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, Formlabs Nylon 11 or HP PA 11?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
When should I choose Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder over HP 3D High Reusability PA 11?
Pick HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Formlabs Nylon 11 Powder and HP 3D High Reusability PA 11 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.