Nylon (PA) CNC Machining
Custom nylon (pa) parts made by RapidDirect for functional prototypes and production.
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Start Creating →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.
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.
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.
Custom nylon (pa) parts made by RapidDirect for functional prototypes and production.
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Custom nylon (pa) parts made by RapidDirect for functional prototypes and production.
Explore Nylon (PA) SLS 3D Printing →Compare PA12, PA12-GF, and PA11 by yield strength, tensile modulus, elongation, and Shore D hardness.
| Material & condition | Applicable processes | Tensile strength, yieldMPa | Tensile modulusMPa | Elongation at break% | HardnessShore D | Material data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA12 Nylon | 45–48 | 1600–1700 | 15–20 | 75 | View data → | |
| PA12-GF Nylon | 55–62 | 2700–2900 | 5–8 | 82 | View data → | |
| PA11 Nylon | 42–46 | 1450–1550 | 30–50 | 72 | View data → |












Explore nylon grades, CNC machining, SLS 3D printing, and common applications.
RapidDirect uses SLS to produce PA12, PA12-GF, and PA11 parts.
PA12 provides balanced performance and dimensional accuracy. Glass-filled PA12 offers higher stiffness and wear resistance, while PA11 provides higher toughness and fatigue resistance.
RapidDirect CNC machines PA (Nylon) Blue, PA6 + GF15 Black, PA6 + GF30 Black, PA66 Beige (Natural), and PA66 Black.
Nylon parts are used for automotive and aerospace components, electrical housings, gears, guides, functional prototypes, and industrial products.