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Nylon PA12 is one of the most common plastics used in industrial 3D printing because of its balance of excellent material properties, fine detail, and low cost. Upload your CAD file for instant online quote and ordering. Nylon PA12 HP Multi Jet Fusion Nylon PA12 is a robust all-purpose 3D print material. It is popular for a wide range of applications because of it's balance of excellent material properties, fine detail and low cost. Minimum lead time 5 business days 3D printing technology HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 Dimensional accuracy +/- 0.3% with a lower limit of +/- 0.3 mm Maximum build size 380 x 285 x 380 mm (14.9" x 11.2" x 14.9") Get a quote HP Nylon PA12 Nylon PA12 is one of the most common plastics used in industrial 3D printing because of it's balance of excellent material properties, fine detail and low cost. This versatile plastic is flexible, has high impact resistance, is UV and water resistant, and is certified biocompatible. These qualities make it ideal for a wide range of uses in various industries including automotive, healthcare, consumer goods, and aerospace. This material is ideal for rapid prototyping and low-to-mid-range manufacturing. Key Benefits Produces strong, high-density parts with near-isometric properties on x-y and z axes. Designed to produce functional parts with fine detail and dimensional accuracy. Excellent chemical resistance to oils, greases, alphalitic hydrocarbons, and alkalies. Water- and air-tight without further treatment. UV resistant. Meets biocompatibility certifications including USP Class I-VI and US FDA guidance for Intact Skin Surface Devices. Applications Rapid prototyping and small- to medium-run manufacturing. Complex assemblies, housings, enclosures. Water- and air-tight applications. Snap fits and hinges. Industrial tooling and modeling. Bio-compatible parts. Plastic gears, screws, nuts, and bolts. Medical and dental devices, such as orthotics and dental molds. Design guidelines Max build volume 380 x 284 x 380 mm (15 x 11.2 x 15") Min wall thickness 0.6 mm (flexible), 2 mm (rigid) Connecting parts min 0.5 mm between part interface areas Moving parts min 0.7 mm between faces of printed assemblies Emboss / deboss min 0.5 mm Design considerations Thin and long parts, as well as large flat surfaces, may be prone to warping. Consider Nylon12 Glass Bead as an alternative material for these parts. Consider h ollowing or adding internal lattice structure to large solid pieces to improve accuracy and minimize cost. Hinges, sockets, and linked parts can be integrated into the design. View design guidelines Technical Specifications Accuracy +/- 0.3% (minimum of +/- 0.3 mm) Layer thickness 0.08 mm Density of part 1.01 g/cm3 Tensile modulus 1700 MPa (XY), 1800 MPa (Z) Tensile strength 48 MPa (XY), 48 MPa (Z) Elongation at break 20% (XY), 15% (Z) Heat deflection 175 C (@ 0.45 MPa), 95 C (@1.82 MPa) View full technical specifications Certificates & Data Sheets Multi Jet Fusion Nylon PA12 data sheet Biocompatibility Certificate Statement of Composition for Toy Applications UL 94 and UL 746A Certification PAHs Certificate RoHS/REACH Certificate Surface Finishes Raw (gray) After the part has been printed it has a powdery gray look and feel. This finish is best suited for functional prototypes and non-visible parts. Black Dye Parts are submerged in a hot dye bath containing dye pigment. This gives a smooth, consistent finish with no loss of dimensional accuracy. Cerakote Cerakote is a thin-film ceramic coating applied to 3D printed parts to improve looks and functionality. A variety of colors are available. Vapor Smoothing A chemical vapor is used to smooth the surface of the part. Vapor smoothing can also enhance material properties and water resistance. Explore Surface Finishes Photo Gallery Case Studies Spark Laser reduces time to market and development costs with Tempus 3D Read Case Study CGX uses Multi Jet Fusion technology to create innovative designs and reduce time to market Read Case Study Related Materials Nylon PA11 Ductile, quality parts. Nylon PA12 Glass Bead Stiff, dimensionally stable parts. TPU Flexible Polymer Flexible, functional parts. Polypropylene Water and chemical resistant parts. Nylon PA12 white Engineering-grade white parts. Nylon PA12 Color Full color, functional parts. View all materials Material Selection Guide Not sure which material is the best fit for your project? Use our materials selection guide to compare the material properties and recommended uses for each. Learn More Get your parts into production today Request a quote

Ledcor was facing a 6-month delay when sourcing a ball valve needed to apply calcium chloride to road surfaces, and approached Tempus 3D for a solution. Their requirements included an upgrade to improve the performance of the part and a quick delivery time. Tempus 3D collaborated with their design and development network and delivered a functioning solution, on-time and on-spec. Ledcor Ball Valve Project Ledcor teams up with Tempus 3D printing to alleviate supply chain issues, improve part design and minimize manufacturing time. Ledcor is an integrated construction company with operations across North America. As part of their regular operations they treat roads with calcium chloride for dust control and various other purposes. This process involves the use of ball valves to control the flow of the solution. A number of their valves were damaged beyond repair and needed to be replaced. After making exhaustive attempts to source new valves through their traditional suppliers they were faced with a six month or greater lead-time for delivery. This put their operations in an untenable situation of potentially being shut down for a significant period of time due to a relatively inexpensive part. Ledcor approached Tempus 3D for a local manufacturing solution. Their requirements included upgrades to the performance of the part and a tight timeline for delivery. Key benefits Rapid manufacturing of end-use parts Improve part functionality in relation to the original injection-molded part Bypass supply chain restrictions with local manufacturing Minimize down time with local manufacturing Organization Ledcor Group Industry Diversified Construction and Industrial Services Hardware HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D Printer Technology Creaform Handyscan Material HP Nylon PA12 Software Solidworks, Fusion 360 Post Processing Bead blasted, dyed black, AMT Post Pro Vapor Smoothing Challenge Ledcor had two main deliverables for this project; to improve the design of the original ball valve to address historical weak points, and to deliver the final product as soon as possible. Ledcor wanted to have the part re-designed because of flaws that were causing damage to, and critical failure of, the original part. The main weak point in the original valve was the seam where the two injection molded parts were joined together. This seam was prone to holding water and then freezing during the cold Canadian winters, which resulted in the parts cracking and no longer holding a seal. The second major concern was to have the final part manufactured as quickly as possible, in order to minimize downtime of the affected vehicles. 3D printing was the manufacturing method of choice because of it's speed of manufactuing and low cost compared to injection molding or machining from metal. an added advantage is the ability to produce low-cost replacement parts within days of ordering. Solution The first step in re-designing the valve was to use the original valve as a template to upgrade the design to the Ledcor’s specifications. Tempus 3D collaborated with the Selkirk Innovates team at the Selkirk Technology Access Centre to reverse-engineer the internal mechanical parts and to design the exterior casing. A Creaform HandySCAN 3D scanner was used to image the original parts to ensure a proper fit was obtained. Parts were rendered in a 3D digital file using Fusion 360 design software, which was used to re-design the part to Ledcor's specifications. An initial prototype proof-of-concept was then 3D printed to ensure the design was complete and confirm fit and function. After the initial prototype was tested some minor enhancements were made to reduce complexity and strengthen the part. The final design was 3D printed by Tempus 3D using the HP Multi Jet Fusion 5200 3D printer for it’s dimensional accuracy and quality. Nylon PA12 was selected as the material for its overall durability and resistance to water, chemicals and UV rays. The final part was sent to Cody Laursen and his team at Streamline for vapor smoothing using AMT Post Pro vapour smoothing technology. This process improves the overall material qualities of the part, including water- and chemical-resistance. The critical surfaces of the valve casings were machined to ensure an exact fit of the functional pieces, then the ball valve was assembled. The valves were tested both at room temperature as well as at freezing to ensure proper functionality. Once testing was complete the parts were shipped to Ledcor to be put through their paces in the real world. Result This whole process was completed in less than four weeks, and future parts can be delivered in less than two weeks. The overall cost to Ledcor was very affordable in relation to the cost of downtime, and was even comparable to purchasing from their original supplier. Conclusion Ledcor and Tempus continue to look for ways to integrate 3D printing into their operations to reduce their supply chain risk and improve part functionality and quality. With Tempus’ location in central British Columbia it is uniquely capable of serving markets across Canada with cost-effective overnight shipping and the ability to turn around rush orders in as little as 36 hours. We at Tempus feel this is just the beginning of what manufacturing will look like in the future; it will be more responsive, more custom and more local, allowing innovators across sectors to bring products to market quicker and in a more environmentally friendly way. Learn more about designing for 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology Learn more about prototyping and manufacturing solutions with Tempus 3D Explore industrial plastics available through Tempus 3D Learn more about the advantages of industrial 3D printing with HP Multi Jet Fusion technology Explore more case studies and articles

Tempus 3D printing service bureau expands its Additive Manufacturing service offering with Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) collaboration agreement. PRESS RELEASE Tempus 3D expands its Additive Manufacturing service offering with Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC) collaboration agreement. November 2020 Tempus 3D, a Canadian additive manufacturing company based in Southern BC, and the Selkirk Technology Access Centre (STAC), are pleased to announce their recently signed collaboration agreement. This agreement will expand the current Tempus 3D service offering by making a number of additional printing technologies and materials available to its customers. This is an exciting step for both companies and represents the natural evolution in the execution of their mandate to establish and grow an additive manufacturing industry in the Kootenays. Tempus 3D is an Additive Manufacturing Service Bureau focused on using the industry’s most advanced 3D printing technology to bring the unique benefits of 3D printing to the Canadian market to help companies meet their product development and manufacturing goals. Tempus brings value to its customers by employing best-in-class production technology along with industry-leading repeatability and production volume capabilities. “We are excited to be partnering with the Selkirk Technology Access Centre. The technology and deep industry experience at STAC will expand our ability to meet our customers’ unique needs, and bring us a competitive advantage in Canada’s Additive Manufacturing market” says Robert Bleier, CEO of Tempus 3D. “Our unique production capabilities combined with STAC’s design and prototyping capabilities are perfectly matched”. STAC, one of only three federally funded technology access centres in British Columbia, is focused on advanced manufacturing research and services including offering a Digital Fabrication and Design program through Selkirk College. STAC offers a suite of services designed to build competitiveness for research and development companies in British Columbia’s interior region. Their mission is to enable the development and commercialization of products and services and optimization of business processes resulting in decreased costs, increased efficiencies, and enhanced productivity for industry clients. Their capabilities include 3D printing, 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, materials research and development, and design services. “The unique partnership we have established with Tempus 3D dramatically expands the opportunities and capabilities of STAC.” says Jason Taylor, Chair of the Selkirk Technology Access Centre. “We are now able to produce thousands of parts with incredible accuracy, durability and strength in days rather than weeks or months.” Tempus 3D is a company to watch as it continues to expand and diversify it’s product and service offering to bring the exciting benefits of advanced manufacturing technologies to businesses in Canada and beyond. Learn more about the Selkirk Technology Access Center selkirk.ca/STAC

The Benefits of Keeping Manufacturing Local: A Client Spotlight on Rainman   In product development, being able to work closely with a manufacturer can make a huge difference. Charlie O-Shea, founder of Rainman, has seen this firsthand. By partnering with Tempus 3D, a Canadian additive manufacturing company, he’s been able to take a more hands-on approach, ensuring his products are made efficiently and with minimal error.  "The benefits and purpose of working with Tempus 3D, a local manufacturing company, is the ability that you can work closely, with a hands-on approach.... and make changes if needed. No second guessing through emails and less time wasted with mailing and deliveries. This can end up being a substantial savings." – Charlie O-Shea, Rainman  Why Work with a Canadian Manufacturer?  Faster Turnaround & Cost Savings  Working with an overseas manufacturer often means long lead times, unexpected shipping costs, and delays. Keeping production local eliminates a lot of that hassle. As Charlie points out, fewer emails, reduced shipping time, and the ability to make changes in person add up to serious time and cost savings.  Hands-On Collaboration & Quality Control   Having direct access to a manufacturing partner allows for quicker decision-making and fewer mistakes. Rather than going back and forth over emails, businesses can meet in person, see the production process firsthand, and make necessary adjustments right away. That kind of direct involvement ensures a higher level of quality and precision.  Supporting Local Innovation & Sustainability   Choosing a Canadian manufacturer doesn’t just benefit individual businesses—it supports the local economy and helps drive innovation at home. It also reduces the environmental impact of international shipping, making the entire process more sustainable.  How Rainman Benefits from Local Manufacturing   By working with Tempus 3D, Charlie has been able to streamline production, minimize errors, and get products to market faster. It’s a great example of how local partnerships can make manufacturing more efficient and reliable, and much less stressful!  For companies looking to improve their production process, working with a Canadian digital manufacturer like Tempus 3D (link) offers real advantages—clear communication, lower costs, and a stronger connection between design and production. Be sure to check Charlie's Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/rainman_raincovers/?hl=en

At Tempus 3D, we love working with Canadian businesses to turn ideas into reality. Every day, we see the impact that high-quality 3D printing in Canada has on companies of all sizes—helping them cut costs, speed up production, and bring innovative products to market. From small startups to established industries, we’re here to make digital manufacturing in Canada more accessible, and we take pride in being part of their success stories.  Making the Leap from Prototyping to Production  We’ve talked to countless businesses that struggle with the jump from prototype to full production. Traditional manufacturing methods can be expensive, slow, and rigid. That’s where we come in. Tempus 3D provides industrial 3D printing services in Canada that help businesses move smoothly from concept to final product. Using HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing, we create durable, high-performance parts that are ready for real-world use—whether in aerospace, medical, consumer goods, or beyond.  Helping Canadian Companies Push the Boundaries  One of our favourite things is seeing how diverse Canadian businesses use 3D printing technology in their own unique ways. We’ve worked with startups designing wearable medical devices, agricultural businesses creating custom equipment parts, and drone manufacturers refining lightweight, high-strength components.  Take, for example, the orthotics industry. By working with Tempus 3D, Canadian orthotics providers can produce custom, patient-specific 3D-printed foot orthotics with unmatched precision and speed. Instead of waiting weeks for traditionally manufactured orthotics, patients get the perfect fit in a fraction of the time. It’s partnerships like these that make a real difference in people’s lives, and we’re honoured to be part of that process.  Helping Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Grow  We understand that Canadian small businesses often face challenges when it comes to manufacturing. High setup costs, minimum order requirements, and long production cycles can make it tough to compete. Tempus 3D helps by offering low-to-mid volume production runs without the need for expensive molds. This allows entrepreneurs and product developers to iterate quickly, manufacture on demand, and avoid the risks of overproduction.  Making Sustainability a Priority  We know that more and more Canadian companies are looking for ways to reduce waste and build sustainability into their operations. That’s why we love the efficiency of 3D printing for sustainable manufacturing—it uses only the material needed, cuts down on transportation emissions by keeping production local, and allows for lightweight part designs that improve overall efficiency. It’s a win for both businesses and the planet.  More Than a Service Provider—A Manufacturing Partner  At Tempus 3D, we don’t just print parts; we guide our clients through the 3D printing process to ensure they get the best possible results. We help businesses navigate material selection, part optimization, and production planning so they can make the most of industrial 3D printing. Whether it’s an aerospace company refining high-performance components or a product developer bringing their latest creation to life, we’re here to support Canadian businesses with reliable, high-volume additive manufacturing.  Let’s Build Something Great Togethe r  If you have an idea or a 3D printing manufacturing challenge, we’d love to hear about it! Whether you’re a small business, a startup, or a large enterprise, Tempus 3D is here to help bring your vision to life. Get in touch with us today to learn more about industrial 3D printing in Canada and let’s create something amazing together.

At Tempus 3D, we’re not just about cutting-edge 3D printing—we’re all about that genuine Canadian spirit. Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, our roots run deep in the heart of beautiful British Columbia, where the great outdoors meets modern manufacturing.  We’re a team that’s passionate about transforming ideas into reality. Whether it’s for aerospace, automotive, healthcare, or any innovative industry, we blend top-notch precision with a friendly, outstanding service. We love being able to work with other great Canadian companies, government organizations, as well as students embarking on their first forays into digital manufacturing. Staying local means fast turnarounds, exceptional quality, and that unmistakable Canadian charm that makes our projects uniquely awesome. So, if you’re ready to turn your ideas into 3D printed reality with a partner who values creativity, reliability, and maybe a large double-double, Tempus 3D is here for you.  Let’s partner on a journey and get your products Made In Canada — where innovation meets the True North!

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