Glass-filled nylon — cost and pricing guide
Glass beads add stiffness and heat resistance; the higher density means more grams - and cost - per identical part.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material price | $60-80/kg |
| Density | 1.22 g/cm³ |
| Process | SLS |
| Typical uses | brackets, housings under load or heat |
What drives the real part cost
Material price is only one input. The full per-part cost adds machine time at your all-in hourly rate, hands-on labor, a failure or scrap allowance, and your margin. On most Glass-filled nylon parts, machine time and labor outweigh the material itself — which is why per-kg price comparisons alone mislead.
Pro tip
Same geometry weighs ~20% more than PA12 - your per-part material cost rises even at similar powder prices.
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