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DuraForm GF

GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE (NYLON)

DuraForm GF is a glass filled polyamide (nylon) plastic, used for functional testing and DDM (Direct Digital Manufacturing).

The DuraForm GF rigid Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) material has fantastic mechanical stiffness and durability for parts that require actual testing. DuraForm GF is a good general prototyping material and is chemically resistant to akalines, hydrocarbonates, fuels and solvents.

Glass filled nylon built using the SLS or LS process produce excellent tab strength, gears, impellers and work well in underhood automotive environments.

TECHNICAL PROPERTIESTESTMETRICIMPERIAL
DensityASTM D7921.49 g/cm31.49 g/cm3
Moisture Absorption-24 hoursASTM D5700.22%0.22%
Tensile Strength, YieldASTM D63827 MPa3916 psi
Tensile Strength, UltimateASTM D63826 MPa3771 psi
Tensile ModulusASTM D6384068 MPa590 ksi
Elongation at YieldASTM D6381.4%1.4%
Elongation at BreakASTM D6381.4%1.4%
Flexural Strength, YieldASTM D790N/AN/A
Flexural Strength, UltimateASTM D79037 MPa5366 psi
Flexural ModulusASTM D7903106 MPa450 ksi
Hardness, Shore DASTM D2240D77D77
Impact Strength (notched)ASTM D25641 J/m0.8 ft - lb/in
Impact Strength (unnotched)ASTM D256123 J/m2.3 ft - lb/in
Gardner ImpactASTM D54204.5 J3.3 ft-lb
Heat Deflection TemperatureASTM D648@ 0.45 MPa: 179 °C?: 354 °F
Heat Deflection TemperatureASTM D648@ 1.82 MPa: 134 °C?: 273 °F
CTEASTM E831@ 0 - 50 °C: 82.6 μm/m - °C@ 32 - 122 °F: 45.9 μin/in - °F
CTEASTM E831@ 85 - 145 °C: 179.2 μm/m - °C@185 - 252 °F :99.6 μin/in - °F
Specific Heat CapacityASTM E12691.09 J/g - °C0.261 BTU/lb - °F
Thermal ConductivityASTM E12250.47 W/m-K3.26 BTU - in/hr-ft2 - °F
FlammabilityUL 94HBHB
Volume ResistivityASTM D2573.2 x 10¹¹ohm - cm3.2 x 10¹¹ ohm - cm
Surface ResistivityASTM D2573.2 x 10¹¹ ohm3.2 x 10¹¹ ohm
Dissipation Factor, 1KHzASTM D1500.1770.177
Dielectric constant, 1KHzASTM D1506.276.27
Dielectric StrengthASTM D1498.7 kV/mm221 kV/in

All values were taken from the documentation supplied by the manufacturer of this particular material. C.ideas inc. makes no claims to the accuracy of this data, as each individual application may vary. Please contact the manufacturer for any questions relating to specific MSDS information.

Appearance/Colors

  • Natural White
  • Perfect for gear teeth
  • Engine compartment applications
  • Ducts
  • Housings
  • Functional testing
  • Impellers
  • Durable
  • Good impact resistance
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Actual plastic
  • Perfect for many DDM applications

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