PA12 Black Powder

General-purpose powder for high-strength, low warping, functional parts and small-batch end-use parts

Raise3D PA12 Black Powder is a versatile, general-purpose SLS 3D printing material that delivers excellent dimensional accuracy, outstanding mechanical properties, and superior environmental stability. With low moisture absorption and high reusability, it is ideal for producing small-volume functional prototypes, end-use parts, and complex geometries. Combining stiffness, toughness, and cost-effectiveness, it is the perfect choice for efficient and high-quality manufacturing.

*For optimal print performance and enhanced part quality, we recommend considering PA NEXT Black Powder as an alternative material option.

Raise3D PA12 Black Powder 10kg

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Benefits

Exceptional dimensional accuracy and stability
Excellent print surface quality
High strength with strong impact resistance
High reuse rate
Balanced mechanical properties
Easy to print

Applications

Small-batch end-use parts
Lightweight, structurally strong functional parts
Functional prototypes
Industrial-grade connectors and housings
Jigs and fixtures
Customized prosthetics, orthotics and other medical components

Material Properties

See more details in Technical Data Sheet.

Property	Testing Method	Typical Values (X-Direction)	Typical Values (Y-Direction)	Typical Values (Z-Direction)
Tensile Strength	ISO 527-2	50 MPa	48 MPa	49 MPa
Elongation at Break	ISO 527-2	9%	7%	6%
Tensile Modulus	ISO 527-2	1791 MPa	1783 MPa	1952 MPa
Flexural Strength	ISO 178	70 MPa	/	/
Flexural Modulus	ISO 178	1483 MPa	/	/
Impact Strength / notched A	ISO 179-2	10 kJ/㎡	/	/
Unnotched Charpy Impact Strength	ISO 179-2	4 kJ/㎡	4 kJ/㎡	4 kJ/㎡
Shore Hardness D	ISO 868-2003	24 D	26 D	25 D
Heat Deflection Temp.@1.8 MPa	ISO 75-2	51°C	/	/

Compare SLS Powder Properties

Compare the powder’s properties, and find the one that best meets your requirement.

PA NEXT vs PA12 Differentiation Comparison

Comparison Dimension	PA NEXT	PA12
Core Positioning	High toughness, high density, ultimate isotropy	General purpose, high strength, low warping
Elongation at Break	30-36% (4-5x higher than PA12)	6-9%
Isotropic Performance	XYZ deviation within 1 MPa	XYZ deviation 2-3 MPa
Powder Flowability	Bulk density 0.66 g/cm³ (superior)	Bulk density 0.521 g/cm³
Part Density	1.13 g/cm³ (higher)	1.024 g/cm³
Key Applications	Dynamic load-bearing, bend-resistant, multi-directional stress	General functional parts, small-batch end-use parts

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