High-Quality PA 12 Glass Beads

3D PRINTING MATERIALS

PA 12 Glass Beads

At a glance

Process	Lead Time	Colors	Resolution	Price	Applications
FDM 3D printing	24 hours	Black, Blue, Neutral, Red, White	0.25 mm	$$	Strength & complex geometries

About the Material

PA 12 Glass Beads refer to a type of polymer material made from polyamide-12 and reinforced with glass beads. These beads add stiffness, dimensional stability, and improved strength to the material, making it suitable for various industrial applications such as automotive parts, electrical components, and sports equipment. This material is also known for its low moisture absorption rates and excellent resistance to wear and tear.

Overall, PA 12 Glass Beads are a reliable option for producing high-performance products that require durability and strength.

Material Properties

Tensile Strength	Elongation at Break	Modulus of Elasticity	Flexural Strength
31 MPa (XZ Axis), 26 MPa (ZX Axis)	6%	2200 MPa (320000 PSI)	58 MPa (8450 PSI)

Material Finish

ABS has a matte finish with distinguished extrusion lines as the result of low-resolution (0.1 mm) layering. ABS comes in three colors, which each vary slightly in terms of finish: Black, White, and Neutral.

Black ABS is somewhat more shiny than its Neutral and White counterparts and is comparable to the finish of black PLA.

ABS in color Neutral has a more milky finish, while White ABS has the least shiny finish of the three.

Design Recommendations

Max Part Size [x, y, z]	Min Clearance + Gaps for Fit	Min Wall Thickness
500 x 500 x 500 mm	0.5 mm	1 mm min

Internal Cavities: All internal cavities will have support material inside.
Threads and Inserts: For ABS, we recommend you use heat stake inserts. For more information, check out our article on The Best Fasteners for 3D Printed Parts.
Text Guidelines: Engraved text (indented) is recommended over embossed, since ABS is not able to capture fine details very well.

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