White, Strong & Flexible

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White, Strong & Flexible

PA 2200, Selective-Laser-Sintered (SLS)

This is the strongest nylon material that we have and it has a good heat resistance. The most interesting thing is that you can use the material for living hinges and springs. There is also a volume discount on models with a volume greater than 20cm3 and density higher than 10%. After the first 20cm3, the remaining volume is calculated with a 50% discount.

Be aware that this is a porous material, so it will absorb miniscule pollution particles in the air. Please keep in mind that your object will turn yellowish over time if you expose it to direct sunlight. SLS is not suitable for molding, using the model in White, Strong and Flexible as a lost pattern will leave rests after burning

The design and thickness of your model
will affect the flexibility of this material.

Colors not available in large size (non-white colors are limited to 23x18x31 cm bounding box)

Material samples

Material: White, Strong & Flexible
Did you know? White, Strong & Flexible is part of our sample kit.

White Glaze
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White Glaze
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White Glaze
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White Glaze
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Delivery time

Within 10 working days after your order you will receive your product in this material. For more information on our shipping procedures, please go to our shipping page.

Available colors


The price per our color, strong & flexible is $1.75 handling fee and $1.75 per cubic centimeter. Lead time is 10 business days.

The properties found in the properties panel on your right apply to all colors in the Strong & Flexible range. Want to know more? Read more info about dyeing White Strong & Flexible.

Polished finish



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Chain Maille by stop4stuff

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  Click to see SLS (left) vs. Polished SLS (right)

iPhone Cases by C Westbrook Designs


Polished WSF will start at $1.50 handling fee + $1.75/cm3. Lead time will be 14 business days. 

What does polished WSF feel like? Listen to what our beta testers are saying...


"With the new smooth finish, White Strong & Flexible material has the same feel as a molded plastic part.  It doesn't feel like a 'prototype' anymore and the smooth surface stands up much better to daily use." -Jessica Rosenkrantz, Nervous System

"The quality exceeds my expectation! It feels the same as injection moulded nylon, like for example the plastic part of a car key...With this quality level it makes the product perfect for selling in a store... I am really enthusiastic about this new SLS treatment!"-- Gijs de Zwart, studiogijs
"The finish is silky smooth, and even gives glints of reflections! The surface feels almost as if the model has been injection molded...My wife has just has a feel of the polished SLS, she says, Ooo... they feel like Mentos!" -- Paul King, Stop4stuff

For more information, please visit the WSF Polished Materials Page

Want to know more?

Want to know more on the flexibility of White, Strong and FLEXIBLE? Watch these movies:

 

Disclaimer

"Please note that the materials we use for manufacturing the products make the products suitable for decorative purposes and they are not suited for any other purpose. The products are not suitable as toys to be given to children. The products should not come in contact with electricity or food & drinks and should be kept away from heat."

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Material Properties

Properties Panel

Technical Name:
Nylon 12

Technology Used:
Select Laser Sintering (SLS)

Flat Handling Fee:
$1.50

Price per cm3:
$1.40

 
delicate strength very tough
 
bendy flexibility rigid
 
low detail high
 
rough surface smooth
 
matte texture glossy
 
clear transparency opaque

no yes
watertight?
 
dishwater proof?
 
recyclable?
 
heatproof to? (C/F)
80/176
min wall thickness (mm)
0.7
min detail level (mm)
0.2
max size (cm)
66x35x55

For more info, read the design rules