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.

PA12 Black-Package and Model-1

Raise3D PA12 Black Powder 10kg

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 / /

 

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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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