{"id":39912,"date":"2019-08-12T13:32:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T17:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/?p=39912"},"modified":"2023-03-01T12:15:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:15:06","slug":"faq-smooth-multi-jet-fusion-plastic-black-pa12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/blog\/faq-smooth-multi-jet-fusion-plastic-black-pa12","title":{"rendered":"FAQ: Smooth Multi Jet Fusion Plastic Black PA12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recently released a brand new smooth finish for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shapeways.com\/3d-print-material-technology\/hp-mjf\">Multi Jet Fusion<\/a> Black PA12. This latest addition to our material portfolio is perfect for a variety of applications that require a surface that is smooth to the touch. In order to show you more of what this new finish is capable of, we\u2019ve put together a handy FAQ to answer any lingering questions you might have about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does this post-processing cause dimensional variation?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smoothing process results in no more than a 0.4% dimensional change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is it skin safe?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Parts post processed using the PostPro3D\u00ae technology do not show a cytotoxic effect in accordance with ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-1 and ISO 10993-12.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is it UV stable?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smoothing process does not alter a product&#8217;s UV stability and since MJF PA12 is UV stable, so is Black Smooth PA12.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is it heatproof?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smoothing process does not alter a product&#8217;s thermal properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat deflection temperature:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XY: 95\u00b0C\/203\u00b0F\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Z: 95\u00b0C\/203\u00b0F<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(@ 1.82 MPa, 264 psi, ASTM D648 Test Method A)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What&#8217;s the difference between PA12 and Smooth PA12?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Color<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: PA12 is available in Gray and Black. Smooth PA12 is only available in Black.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Finish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: PA12 has a matte and grainy finish. Smooth PA12 has a smooth, slightly glossy finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Smooth is ~2x the price of Gray and Black PA12. Minimum price is $15\/part.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Size:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>Max Bounding Box:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>284 x 380 x 380 mm (Gray Natural and <b>Black Smooth<\/b>)<\/p>\n<p>210 x 210 x 360 mm (Black Natural)<\/p>\n<p><em>Min Bounding Box:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>7.0 x 7.0 x 7.0 mm &amp; X + Y + Z \u2265 9 mm (Natural)<\/p>\n<p>10 x 10 x 10 mm (<b>Smooth<\/b>)<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know a little more about Smooth Multi Jet Fusion Black PA12&#8217;s capabilities, how about seeing it in action? 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