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PA8088

Material type: Plastic, thermoplastic, nylon (PA)

PA8088 is a nylon (PA) 3D printing material. Based on its specifications, it offers good toughness and balanced overall performance, making it suitable for functional parts and mechanical components.

Process compatibility

SLS

Material Color

White

Black(dyeing)

Material advantages

Balanced strength and ductility: 40 MPa tensile strength, 1300 MPa tensile modulus, 30% elongation at break.
Good toughness: 5.2 kJ/m² notched impact strength.
Moderate heat resistance: HDT 147°C at 0.45 MPa.
White color suitable for dyeing or aesthetic parts.
Nylon chemistry generally offers good resistance to oils, greases, and many solvents.
Suitable for functional prototypes, mechanical parts, and low-to-medium load applications.

Material shortcomings

Hygroscopic: must be dried before use and stored in dry conditions.
Lower heat resistance under high load: HDT only 46°C at 1.82 MPa.
Moderate stiffness: 1300 MPa tensile modulus; less rigid than glass-filled nylons.
Flexural properties, melting point, and unnotched impact are not specified (N/A).
Food-contact status not specified; do not assume food-safe without certification.
May require post-processing to achieve desired surface finish.

Recommended description

PA8088 is a white nylon (PA) material developed for 3D printing. It offers a practical balance of strength, ductility, and heat resistance, with 40 MPa tensile strength, 30% elongation at break, and 5.2 kJ/m² notched impact strength. Its heat deflection temperature reaches 147°C at 0.45 MPa, making it suitable for functional parts exposed to moderate heat. Because nylon absorbs moisture, drying before use is recommended. PA8088 is ideal for functional prototypes, mechanical components, jigs, fixtures, housings, and general industrial parts.

Properties

Name
Volume Density	0.98 g/cm³
Heat Deflection Temperature @ 1.82 MPa (ISO 75-1:2020)	46°C
Heat Deflection Temperature @ 0.45 MPa (ISO 75-1:2020)	147°C
Tensile Strength (ISO 527-1:2019)	40 MPa
Tensile Modulus (ISO 527-1:2019)	1300 MPa
Elongation at Break (ISO 527-1:2018)	30%
Notched Impact Strength (ISO 180:2019)	5.2 kJ/m²