Nylon 12
Nylon 12 is a high performance polymer — tough, fatigue-resistant nylon.
What is Nylon 12?
Nylon 12 is a high performance polymer — tough, fatigue-resistant nylon. Typical values: 40 MPa yield, 1.01 g/cm³, rated to 100 °C. Available for 3D printing at FabDigit.
Strength versus weight in the polymer family
Yield strength against density for every polymer grade FabDigit runs. Nylon 12 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Manufacturability
The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to Nylon 12. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.
3D printing
| Technologies | FDM |
|---|---|
| Layer height | 50 – 300 µmdefault 100 µm |
| Minimum wall / feature | 1 / 0.5 mm |
| Build envelope | 300 × 300 × 380 mm |
| Supports | Yes |
| Anisotropy | Moderate |
What surface finishes work on Nylon 12?
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on polymer parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Coating
Coloring
Metallization / Functional
How much does Nylon 12 cost?
Nylon 12 is a premium-cost polymer ($$$), cheaper than about 60% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Nylon 12 — frequently asked
How much does Nylon 12 cost?
Nylon 12 is a premium-cost polymer ($$$), cheaper than about 60% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Can FabDigit make parts in Nylon 12?
Yes — Nylon 12 is available for 3D printing with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.