PolyMide™ PA12-CF - Black

It is suitable for production tools, jigs and fixtures, machine components, housings, robotics, automotive parts and functional prototypes. It is particularly useful for parts that need dimensional accuracy, stiffness and consistent mechanical properties under changing humidity.

For the current version of the same formulation, Polymaker recommends a nozzle temperature of 280–300°C and a build plate temperature of 40–50°C. An all-metal hotend capable of reliably operating at at least 280°C is required. The current profile supports speeds of up to 300 mm/s when the printer can deliver sufficient volumetric flow.

No. PolyMide™ PA12-CF uses Warp-Free™ technology and can be printed at room temperature without an actively heated chamber. An excessively hot environment around the part is unnecessary, and Polymaker recommends keeping the build plate at 40–50°C.

Yes, if it has absorbed moisture. Polymaker's current recommendation is 100°C for 10 hours, or PolyDryer Level 3 for 18 hours. PA12 is less sensitive to moisture than PA6, but it remains hygroscopic. Feeding directly from a dry box is the most reliable option for long prints.

Yes. Carbon fibres are abrasive, so a hardened or otherwise wear-resistant nozzle is required. A standard brass nozzle wears significantly faster and gradually loses its precise diameter, affecting dimensional accuracy and extrusion quality.

No. The official part cooling fan setting is 0%. Strong cooling can impair layer adhesion and increase thermal stresses. For PA12-CF, consistent, even cooling of the whole part matters more than active airflow.

Yes, when maximum mechanical and thermal properties are needed. For the current formulation, Polymaker recommends annealing at 100°C for 16 hours. The part can then be moisture-conditioned, since nylon naturally reaches its working properties after absorbing a certain amount of moisture.