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As part of our month-long feature on Multi Jet Fusion Plastic PA12<\/a>, we’ve asked you, our readers, to submit your questions about this material. Here are the top questions and answers to help you better understand the properties and applications of MJF PA12.<\/p>\n

Top Questions Asked<\/h3>\n

Q. Is PA12 certified non-allergenic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Yes, here is a certification for biocompatability<\/a> for skin-contact applications, such as jewelry.<\/p>\n

Q. Do you have any colored MFJ materials available?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Colors for MJF is not in our near-term roadmap, but we will consider this for the future.<\/p>\n

Q. I’m curious about the price of printing in this material.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. Please upload a model through our model upload page<\/a>, select\u00a0Multi Jet Fusion Plastic and your desired color and finishing to see the price for your model; or\u00a0reach out to our sales team<\/a>\u00a0and we would be happy to help!<\/p>\n

Q. What type of glue is recommended for use with this material?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. An off-the-shelf epoxy material will work well.<\/p>\n

Q. My product has a moveable part. Is PA12 a good material that can withstand constant bending of this moveable part without breakage?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A. PA12 is a good option. PA11<\/a> also has great elasticity and may have slightly better long-term wear properties.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

More from the Material of the Month Series: PA12<\/h4>\n

Part One:\u00a0Material Overview<\/a>
\nPart Two:\u00a0Material Comparison: Nylon Plastics<\/a>
\nPart Three:\u00a0Business Example: PA12 used in the virtual reality industry<\/a>
\nPart Four: Tutorial:\u00a0Post processing PA12<\/a><\/p>\n

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