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Nylon (PA) for Custom Parts

Order custom nylon parts from RapidDirect. Choose CNC machining for PA nylon, PA6-GF, and PA66, or SLS 3D printing in PA12, PA12-GF, and PA11.

  • CNC machining and SLS 3D printing
  • PA12, PA12-GF, and PA11 for SLS
  • Custom parts for functional prototypes and production
CNC machined Nylon part 1
3D printing PA nylon part 1

Nylon (PA) Material Overview

Nylon combines strength, wear resistance, toughness, and low friction for durable components. RapidDirect CNC machines PA nylon, PA6-GF, and PA66, and uses SLS 3D printing to produce PA12, PA12-GF, and PA11 parts with complex geometry.

  • Strength and wear resistance: Nylon supports durable gears, guides, housings, and functional components.
  • Low-friction performance: Nylon is a practical choice for moving parts and wear surfaces.
  • Complex SLS geometry: SLS creates internal features, lattices, and consolidated parts without support structures.
  • Flexible process selection: Choose CNC machining or SLS 3D printing for your design and production needs.

Selection note: Choose a nylon grade and manufacturing process based on the strength, wear resistance, toughness, and geometry your part needs. SLS supports complex internal features; CNC machining produces precise custom features from plastic stock.

Manufacturing Processes for Nylon (PA)

Compare SLS Nylon Grades

Compare PA12, PA12-GF, and PA11 by yield strength, tensile modulus, elongation, and Shore D hardness.

Material & condition Applicable processes Tensile strength, yieldMPaTensile modulusMPaElongation at break%HardnessShore D Material data
PA12 Nylon 45–48 1600–1700 15–20 75
PA12-GF Nylon 55–62 2700–2900 5–8 82
PA11 Nylon 42–46 1450–1550 30–50 72

Nylon (PA) Manufacturing Facilities

Nylon (PA) Material FAQs

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