Sustainable 3D printing with the ever-versatile Nylon-12, producing strong parts, complex assemblies, with a high-quality finish.
HP Jet Fusion 5200
Our is responsible for producing the majority of printed parts at ProtoSpace. Its versatility attracts users across disciplines, and has manufactured parts for product design, biomedical, robotic, rocketry, automotive, and many other applications.
Printed Nylon-12 parts are solid, strong, have balanced mechanical properties, is watertight, and can print complex assemblies when designed accordingly.
Due to its uniquely sustainable print process, only model areas are fused. After printing, the sizable build chamber contains many solid model parts within loose nylon powder. After excavation of parts, 80% of powder can be reclaimed for reuse.
For best print results, refer to the PA-12 design guide, contact the team about 3D printing with THE HP Jet Fusion 5200.
| HP JET FUSION 5200 | MATERIAL | DESCRIPTION | COLOUR |
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Nylon-12 (PA-12) | Strong; functional | Grey or Black (dyed) |
| JET FUSION 5200 PRINT PROCESS |
Binding agents are deposited onto model sections over plastic powder. Heat lamps fuse model areas, thereby creating solid parts within loose, raw powder. After printing, cooling is required before manual post-processing. Parts are then excavated from the build as a vacuum recovers loose powder for reuse. Then parts are bead blasted, washed, and dried. |
| LEAD TIME | ≈ 7 days after payment confirmation |
| MATERIAL TYPE | Powder |
| SUPPORT MATERIAL | Loose powder; no need for manual removal |
| MAX BUILD SIZE | 380 x 280 x 380 mm |
| LAYER HEIGHT | ≈ 0.08mm (80 μm) |
| PROS | Even finish, solid, full assemblies, mechanically isotropic |
| CONS | Large solid parts or enclosed hollow parts can be costly |
